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County Durham community café is creating opportunities

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News | November 2024

new home helps family give disabled son better quality of life

New homes designed with residents’ needs and energy efficiency in mind have more than hit the brief, including for the parents of a disabled boy who were among the first people to move in.  

News | November 2024

royal gun salute marks believe housing’s award-winning support for military community

Colleagues from believe housing attended a flagship military ceremony in recognition of its unwavering support to the forces community.  

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don’t risk your life or home when charging scooters and EVs

Lives and homes are being put at risk by people failing to charge their electric vehicles and scooters safely.
During Electrical Safety Week we are sharing potentially lifesaving tips with customers.

News | November 2024

volunteers make “massive difference” to school

believe housing colleagues and contractors have upgraded a school fence to help make the grounds feel safer and look smarter. 

News | November 2024

community groups in south west durham could secure vital funding

Community groups struggling with rising costs can apply for a £10,000 grant to help run new or existing services and activities.

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believe housing ranks highly as a place to work

believe housing has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK.
It was named a ‘3 Star, world-class to work for’ employer by Best Companies and has risen up three league tables.

News | October 2024

You Said, We Listened

As a result of customer feedback we’ve made many changes.

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News | October 2024

children launch book after literacy project

The Wise and Wondrous Wishing Tree was created by year three and four pupils at Oakley Cross Primary School, in West Auckland, during a year-long literacy project thanks to believe housing grant.

News | October 2024

new chair of believe housing announced

A board member since 2019, John Marshall takes over the post from Hazel Dale, who came to the end of her term in September after serving nine years as a board member and one as chair. 

News | October 2024

Emma gets a ‘New Start’ at believe housing

A stay-at-home mother’s career received a ‘new start’ at believe housing through an employment scheme.

News | October 2024

believe housing backs festive fundraiser for Durham hospice

Thousands of children are expected to take part in a hospice’s festive fundraising event, which is being sponsored by housing association believe housing. 

News | October 2024

believe housing raises awareness of neurodiversity

believe housing teamed up with the charity ADHD Aware to run a workshop for colleagues and contractors, to help them to better understand and support people who are neurodiverse.