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Raven Housing Trust









Raven’s
Sustainable
Our relationship with Raven Housing Trust 
Activities

Update
has been going strong since 2003. 

2008-2010

Throughout we have worked to evolve their 
Achieving efficiency
Delivering excellent services
Providing better standards 
identity without forgetting the requirements for new & existing homes 
Delivering value for money 
Achieving best practice 
of Ravens’ tenants. Every step of the way Creating better communities


Waste and recycling 
we have tried to make the brand friendly 
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flexible, good value for money and 

An interactive pdf document with 

a pleasure to work with”
photo-gallery; to explain Ravens ...together with banner stands 


Sue Lea, Raven Housing Trustcommitment to Sustainability...for the launch.









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