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August 25, 2016 09:54
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Barry Toberman,

Barry Toberman

3 min read

Financial problems have not deterred charities from embarking on ambitious projects.

Jewish Care is undertaking major schemes in Redbridge, Hendon and Stanmore, which will incorporate substantial independent living elements, a reflection of the success of the independent living facility, Selig Court, on its Golders Green campus. It is a bonus that independent living is cheaper than care home provision.

Chief executive Simon Morris points out that the charity has broken with cautious tradition by working on three projects simultaneously. It is a question of meeting demand. "We have still got quite a bit of money to raise. We haven't had any conversations with funders since Brexit and one doesn't know what is going to happen. The outlook at the moment is really challenging."

For the Redbridge project - a £22 million redevelopment of its Sinclair House site - it is borrowing £14 million.