b'Michael McDonnellGroup Chief ExecutiveHazel BellChairWhilst the Choice Group more often getsChoice has evolved and grown for the lastpublicity around our new build activity or40+ years and we intend to be around for many planned maintenance investment, tenantsmore years to come. Continued investment rely day and daily on the range of Greatin Digital Transformation will enable the Services, which we strive to provide. Tenancyachievement of the VFM agenda, and will sustainability is absolutely fundamental tounderpin each of our strategic aspirations developing stable and thriving communities.encompassing the provision of both homes and Hence our focus is on building relationshipsservices. Smart use of emerging technologies with tenants, their families and their publicwill make it easier for tenants to engage with representatives. Effective tenant engagementChoice, and for our staff to engage with you.and a preoccupation with tenant participation remain central to our evolving patch-basedOn behalf of the Group Board and Senior housing and property service teams. We areManagement Team, we would like to thank delighted with progress against our Tenantcolleagues across Choice for their hard work Involvement Strategy, although there and dedication over the past year. We are is a lot more to do. Our commitment to T:Buc immensely proud of the talent and commitment and Peace IV programmes are also crucial. routinely displayed by our staff and of their passion for making a positive difference.The focus on Value for Money is essential,This Annual Report is ultimately a record of particularly when public monies are committedthe inspiration and perspiration of the people to the social housing development programme.that represent Choice and our values. Working But notwithstanding the latter, it is essential together both within the Choice Group andfor Choice to make the very best use of thewith our partners across the housing sector,limited resources at our disposal as we arewe remain focused on enriching the lives of ultimately accountable to our tenants and people across the island.their communities. Choice Annual Report | 2018/195'