Evolution making an impact on housing and jobs
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Evolution, based in the town, will soon have carried out 5,000 jobs over the past decade as part of its work delivering private housing, social housing, and sheltered housing.
The company, set up by JJ Fitzgerald in the bedroom of his mum’s council house in Fleetwood, supports a range of training and employment initiatives, including giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds opportunities to build a career in the construction industry.
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Hide AdIt employs a team of 20 tradespeople across Blackpool bringing empty properties back to life with complete refurbishments and maintains 650 properties managed by My Blackpool Home – which manages the council’s housing waiting list.
Evolution managing director JJ said: “We renovate houses to give people quality homes and we provide jobs which help people build a better life.
“We believe business is a force for good. We put people, places and the planet at the centre of everything we do, offering a brighter, sustainable future to those living in our communities.”
He added: “At Evolution we are a family and we care about our people and our communities.
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Hide Ad“Providing opportunities to young people is really important to us. It’s about changing people’s lives.”
Evolution’s refurbishment projects, which often include installing new kitchens, new bathrooms, full rewiring, plastering, damp work and decoration, take from six to 12 weeks to complete.
Ben Reader, Evolution contract manager, said: “It is very satisfying to walk into a property when we first start a job and then a few weeks later walk back in and see how it has been completely transformed and is ready for new tenants to make it their home.”
Dave Spalding, Evolution’s helpdesk, fleet and HR manager, manages the maintenance of 650 My Blackpool Home properties.
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Hide AdDave said: “We enjoy working with My Blackpool Home which is raising the standard of the rented accommodation market to provide better quality homes – the work we do improves the living conditions of people across Blackpool.”
Evolution employs up to 80 people renovating private housing, social housing and sheltered housing across the North-West.