Families with children eager to play and explore the park made the most of the brilliant weather at the free event for tenants.

The biannual Gathering events are a cornerstone of the Association’s tenant participation strategy and give customers the opportunity to speak to a broad range of staff from across the Kingdom Group in a relaxed and informal setting.

Over 150 guests from across Fife, Alloa and Perth heard about the extensive range of free support and advice services available including energy and money advice and Kingdom’s own in-house employability project, Kingdom Works. Information was also available on Kingdom’s participatory budgeting scheme ‘Choices’ which gives customers the choice of how to spend money from a dedicated fund to support ideas that can improve their own lives and their communities.

Susan McDonald, Kingdom’s executive director of operations, attended the event and said: “We were delighted to see so many customers at the Summer Gathering once again this year. Events like this are key to developing strong and meaningful relationships and give us the opportunity to listen to feedback, answer questions, and share information about the range of support services Kingdom offers including money and energy advice. The cost of living crisis is an issue facing all of us and I’m proud that Kingdom is able to offer ongoing help and advice as we pursue our mission of providing more than a home.”

Susan added: “I know that family days out are often one of the first things to go when belts are tightened, so being able to offer free events like the Summer Gathering for our communities is something that really make a huge difference.”

Mr McGrath, a Kingdom tenant from Cardenden, said: “It was very kind and considerate of Kingdom Housing Association to organise this free event in such a nice venue, a big open park with great activities for kids and we got lots of extra gifts too. Everybody made us feel welcome from the start. Kingdom staff were friendly and attentive, the park was clean and their staff was welcoming. It really was a lovely family day out! Thank you very much Kingdom.”