Aster Group are a leading provider and ethical developer of affordable homes across the South West of England. They also provide care and support services to enable their clients to live independently in the home.

Foundations is the national body for home improvement agency and handyperson services. They provide support to more than 200 home improvement and handyperson service providers in England, covering over 80% of local authorities. One of their objectives is to develop the capacity of the home improvement agency sector, which is where their partnership with IIZUKA originated.

The Sheltered Housing Team at Stroud Council support individuals living in sheltered housing schemes across the area. Each caseworker covers four schemes, dealing with around 50 clients a week. Their roles include travelling across the region to meet with clients at different schemes.