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Click to on the title to read more about our customer, Audrey, who has who has lived with us for an impressive 42 years.

“I’ve never wanted to live anywhere else. I’m lucky to have this house and I’m happy here.” - Audrey

Click on the title to read more about Oakley's experience of an apprenticeship with Leeds Federated's in-house contractors, APS.

“I'm looking forward to passing my college coursework and moving into the heating section...Customer service is a big part of the job – being polite, well-mannered and respecting customers’ homes is really important and makes the job easier.” – Oakley

Click on the title to read about Patricia's experience buying a Shared Ownership home.

“I wish I’d known about Shared Ownership years ago…it’s changed my life! I’m a huge advocate for Shared Ownership and Leeds Federated now. I didn’t think it would be possible to buy my own home but it is possible…I’ve got a permanent home now that I can do what I want with. It’s my home and there’s nothing more secure than having a home.” – Patricia

Click on the title to read more about how gardening has helped John and how he's now helping others to get started.

“I never thought I’d get into gardening, but it’s kept me going. When my wife was ill with cancer, it was a way to cope. It’s helped me physically and mentally. Once you’re outside, you’re using every muscle in your body to keep active.” – John

Click on the title to read Lynda and Golriz's experience as they swapped homes with each other between London and Leeds.

"Once we’d agreed to swap, everything happened quickly. There were a few checks to go through and when we got the go ahead we worked out a moving date between us." – Golriz

"Overall, it’s been a brilliant experience and I feel like I’ve got a friend out of the process with Golriz too!" – Lynda

Click on the title to read more about how residents at our Memorial Drive older person’s scheme organised a Christmas party to bring together neighbours from across the community.

“What a lovely, festive afternoon it was. Events like these are so important, especially around the holidays because they bring people together.” – Barbara, one of the residents who organised the party

Click on the title to read James' experience of an Equans' apprenticeship, working on our repairs, maintenance and energy improvement contracts.

“I’m loving my apprenticeship so far – I’ve already learned so much...One of my favourite parts of the job though is seeing how appreciative residents are when they see the completed work" – James

Click on the title to see how Mr and Mrs Beecroft have improved their local gardens.

“Gardening gives me something to do and it makes the place look nice for our neighbours. The garden’s a nice place to be and I like helping out other people where I can.” – Mr Beecroft

We'll add your stories to this collection throughout the year.