Anniversary book celebrates 30 years of Oaklee

The launch of the book also coincides with the launch of Oaklee Homes Group, the new name for Oaklee Housing Association.

The book depicts the journey of Oaklee over the last 30 years through social and political developments in our society, the changing design of sheltered and family housing and the creative ways of funding these initiatives.

Speaking at the launch, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said: “Oaklee is one of our leading housing providers, delivering homes for rent and sale across the island of Ireland.

“I have seen at first hand the marvellous work carried out by this award winning organisation and am delighted to have been given the opportunity to acknowledge Oaklee’s contribution to social housing over the past 30 years.

“This publication deservedly highlights the triumphs of Oaklee and although it necessarily focuses on one particular housing association, it also stands as tribute to all our housing associations.”

After 30 years providing social housing, Oaklee have developed a group structure, which will be known as Oaklee Homes Group the new name for Oaklee Housing Association. This new group structure will support Oaklee to be the leading provider of quality customer focused housing and support services in Ireland.

Sylvia Doran, Chair of Oaklee Homes, said: ‘I am delighted that Oaklee Homes Group is being launched at the same time as we celebrate 30 years of social housing provision.”

Oaklee The First 30 Years was designed and printed by Johnston Publishing NI