Creating greener spaces for our communities 🌱 As part of our commitment to ensure that 30% of our outdoor spaces enable nature’s recovery by 2030, our colleagues recently volunteered to plant 5,000m2 of wildflower meadow – helping to create a positive impact on local wildlife and more green spaces for our customers and communities to enjoy. With the support of our contractor partners, colleagues also planted 35 UK native trees, 19 fruit trees, 330m2 of hedge plants, 1,200 bulbs and even a permanent Christmas tree. These planting days were our latest in support of our biodiversity goals, developed in line with The Wildlife Trusts' ‘30by30’ campaign and the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity. This biodiversity initiative is just one of many delivered through Orbit Earth – our sustainability programme focused on climate action, enhancing outdoor spaces, and sustainable resource use.
Orbit Homes 🤝 Aylesford FC At Orbit, we don’t just build homes – we’re committed to building stronger communities and creating a lasting positive impact. That’s why we’re proud to announce Orbit Homes’ latest sponsorship of Aylesford FC in Kent, located near Hermitage Park and Orchard Mill, where we’re delivering a total of over 150 new affordable homes. 🏡 With 50+ teams and over 400 players, the club embraces football as a way for those of all ages to meet new people and have fun whilst staying active. We’re absolutely delighted to support the positive difference they make on the physical and mental wellbeing of local people through this sponsorship.⚽
Our Winter Wellbeing campaign is back and this year we’re launching Cosy Corners.☕ As winter approaches, Cosy Corners based in some of our Community Hubs, will provide welcoming spaces for customers to warm up, have a hot drink, connect with neighbours and access wellbeing support as part of our Better Days programme. Better Days offers customers support with wellbeing, mental health, managing finances, employment and more. Through the programme, customers can also receive money management and energy advice from expert partners at Citizens Advice Mid Mercia (CAMM) and emergency fuel vouchers via Family Fund Business Services (FFBS). As part of our wider Winter Wellbeing campaign, we’re also working with social enterprise Ethstat Ethical CIC to provide support packs to customers containing essentials such as a blanket, hooded jumper and lantern. To learn more about our Winter Wellbeing campaign, click on the image below
We’re proud to share that we’ve achieved our £100m social value target ahead of schedule. Originally set for the end of the 2025/26 financial year, this milestone was confirmed following an independent audit by HACT, which reviewed our approach to measuring and reporting the social impact of our activities. The audit also recognised the quality of our data and our effective use of the UK Social Value Bank metrics. Looking ahead, we’re working with HACT to develop a new, expanded framework that captures an even broader range of social and economic impacts, including value from new affordable homes, repairs, and other key services. This will help us set more ambitious targets that reflect the positive impact we strive to make for our customers and wider society. Read more about this achievement and our approach to social value here by clicking the image below.
Bringing Zen Vibes to Our Later Living Scheme🧘♂️ Residents at one of our later living schemes, recently had a chance to enjoy relaxing yoga and sound bath sessions. In partnership with Thanet District Council and NHS ONE YOU, and funded by Active Kent & Medway, we brought these wellbeing sessions to Victoria Villas in Margate. Residents took part in gentle yoga to boost flexibility, balance, and breath awareness, followed by an immersive sound bath experience using singing bowls and gongs designed to calm the mind and soothe the nervous system. The aim was to help reduce stress for anyone who smokes, vapes, or has done so in the past, whilst also supporting overall wellbeing for those aged 55 and over. Residents said the sessions left them feeling relaxed and restored. They enjoyed not only the physical benefits, but also the chance to socialise and connect with others. Find out more by clicking on the image!
🏆 Orbit Homes are winners at the Housebuilder Awards 2025 🎉 We’re delighted to share that we’ve won ‘Best Customer Satisfaction Initiative’ at the Housebuilder Awards 2025, recognising our commitment to putting customers at the heart of everything that we do and providing them with homes that they are proud to live in. We’re incredibly proud of our Orbit Homes team, who support customers at every step from the very first enquiry to moving into their new home and beyond. 👏 Congratulations to all this year’s winners and finalists – it was a fantastic evening celebrating excellence in housebuilding!
Orbit Homes is a Finalist in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2025!🎉 We’re excited to share that our Liberty Park development in Rackheath has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Shared Ownership Development - Rural/Suburban’ category. With 50 modern and energy-efficient homes for affordable rent and shared ownership, Liberty Park was designed to both promote customer wellbeing and help nature thrive with biodiversity initiatives across the site. Each home features Air Source Heat Pumps, solar PV panels, EV charging, and high design and safety standards, ensuring shared owners enjoy excellent value from day one. We’re especially proud that 100% of shared owners surveyed at Liberty Park said they would recommend Orbit Homes to a friend, and we’re looking forward to the end of November when the winners will be announced!
We're proud to announce two internal promotions to Orbit’s Executive Team, strengthening our focus on People and Reputation. 🎉 🔵Lisa Astle has been appointed Chief Reputation Officer 🔵Catrinel Stanila steps into the role of Chief People Officer Both will report directly to our Group Chief Executive, Phil Andrew, and play pivotal roles in ensuring Orbit remains a great place for colleagues to work and grow and continues to be a trusted and respected voice both in the sector and with customers. Lisa, previously our Director of Communications and Brand, will lead Orbit’s overarching communications and reputation strategy, spanning internal and external comms, public affairs, digital, design, brand and more. Cat, formerly our HR Director, will lead our People Strategy, focusing on HR Operations, Business Partnering, and enhancing the overall Colleague Experience.
We’ve published our latest Sustainability Report 🌱 We’re proud to share the progress we've made in the last 12 months towards creating lasting social and environmental impact, which has included: 🔵 £26.3m in social value generated 🔵 36% cut in our carbon footprint 🔵 Nearly 1 in 5 outdoor spaces now support nature recovery 🔵 87.84% of homes now EPC C or above Want to know more? Find out how we’re building a better future for our customers, communities, and the planet by reading the full report.
We’re delighted to announce Brian Nearney as our new Chief Development Officer. 🎉 Previously Regional Managing Director for Orbit Homes Midlands and South, Brian has been promoted into this newly created role to lead the delivery of our 2030 New Homes Strategy, with a strong focus on regeneration and social value. With decades of experience in residential development and a passion for high-quality, sustainable homes, Brian is perfectly placed to help drive our build ambitions forward. On his appointment, Brian said: “I’m incredibly proud to lead Orbit’s Development business through this exciting next stage of growth. I look forward to working with Homes England, local authorities, landowners, and housebuilders as we deliver affordable homes and regeneration programmes at pace.”
