Red Sea House

Cardiff

Voluntary Sector

Summary of aims & objectives:

Red Sea House aims to provide good quality affordable housing for community elders. This scheme is designed for the needs of older people from the Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Red Sea House is a scheme of 15 self- contained flats, located on Maria Street, Butetown, which benefits from the provision of a 24-hour emergency alarm service, as well as a scheme manager on site each day from 9am to 5pm. It is owned and managed by Taff Housing Association.

Services:

There are 13 x 1 bedroom flats and 2 x 2 bedroom flats in the scheme, all have walk-in showers. The flats have fully fitted kitchens, complete with cookers, washing machines, and fridges.

Red Sea House also provides:

• A resident’s lounge with internet access
• Weekday option to purchase a freshly prepared meal
• A large community space available for hire

The Scheme Manager and our other support workers are able to assist with the following:

• Applying for benefits and grants
• Managing money and paying bills
• Translation
• Complying with your tenancy obligations, including paying rent
• Emotional support

Referrals:

This service is available to people over 50 years of age from a black and minority ethnic background. For more information, please contact Abdi Sugulle or Taff Housing Association (see below).

Contact:

Contact Abdi Sugulle on 029 2048 0078.

Alternatively, contact Taff Housing Association.

Taff Housing Association, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1JD.

Tel: 02920 259100

Email: [email protected]