CHIC Annual Report 2022/23
We invite you to read our annual report for 2022/23. This past year has marked a period of remarkable growth and progress for CHIC and we extend our appreciation to our members and stakeholders for their support.
At CHIC, our vision is to excel as asset management experts, providing focussed procurement services that enhance our members' homes and communities. Highlights from the year include the successful launch of our CHIC Solutions data management system, the introduction of an improved website with advanced search capabilities, substantial cost reductions benefiting our members and the forthcoming launch of our new 'Gold Standard' Framework for Newbuild Housing and Regeneration.
In addition to these achievements, we've continued to build and maintain valuable partnerships, uphold our commitment to delivering social value and expand our membership base to include over 200 organisations.
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Social Value Annual Report
We invite you to also read our first Social Value Annual Report, a testament to the positive progress we've made in partnership with our aligned charity, CHIP. As we reflect on the past year, you'll see the achievements and initiatives that have delivered social value outcomes for our members and supply chain communities.
In 2022/23, CHIC's Board revisited and enhanced our Social Value Strategy, reinforcing our commitment and allocating 10% of budgeted fee income towards social value outcomes moving forward. This commitment included extended contractual obligations in all CHIC procured contracts.
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Staffing Changes
CHIC’s team continues to grow and respond to increasing demand for member support in delivering their asset management and development programmes.
Growth includes the strengthening of our a dedicated Strategic Services Team, responsible for overseeing, administering and efficiently delivering contract requirements. Mike Harris has been promoted to Head of Partnerships, now supported by Manjit Sanghera as Partnerships Executive, both tasked with cultivating and supporting relationships with our supply chain partners.
As part of our commitment to further enhance our procurement functions and sustain our growth, we are recruiting for a new Head of Procurement and the replacement of our Senior Procurement Manager, who is leaving to work in another sector.
Other new roles have been created in the Procurement, Member Services and Strategic Services Teams. Recruitment of these is currently underway and we will announce all appointments in future editions of CHIC CHAT.
CHIC Out and About
Giles Newman, Head of Merchant Services, exhibiting at Constructionline’s “Meet the Buyer” event in Glasgow in late September, which brings together leading contractors and public sector authorities to discuss forthcoming work contracts. It was a great opportunity to meet suppliers and discuss the benefits of joining CHIC’s supply chain.
Stephen Sharman, Director of Member Services, was delighted to attend and sponsor the annual charity golf day hosted by Bell Group. All proceeds were donated to the George and Annette Bell Foundation, helping to create and sustain communities where people are inspired to live healthier and happier lifestyles.
CHIC has reached its target of walking 10 million steps between August and October with 2 weeks to spare. We are raising money for our charity, CHIP, which ensures that social value dividends are delivered as a direct result of CHIC’s asset management and procurement activities. A big thank you to our corporate sponsors, Robert Price and KOK Surveyors, as well as everyone that donated money to our cause. There is still time to donate to our just giving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chicvirtualwalk
