News and events - Page 13

Keep up to date with all the latest news and events from believe housing.

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keep warm, keep well community grants still available

There’s still time for County Durham organisations to apply for a believe housing grant to help their communities this winter.

believe housing’s ‘inspiring’ stand against domestic abuse

A housing provider has been recognised as a ‘beacon of good practice’ for its work to improve and save the lives of domestic abuse victims.

believe housing desk flag, computer, laptop

jobs and employability fair

Whether you are looking for your first job, thinking of returning to work after a break, or are looking to create a pathway towards training, come along and chat to us.

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ward off the winter blues

Ward off the winter blues this January with warms space across County Durham.

Cooking on a budget

Are you worried about rising energy and food costs?
Join the team at Wellbeing for Life for their free Cooking on a Budget weekly event.

consultation launched on future of houses 

Tenants living in 1960s houses, built as temporary accommodation for workers in Durham city, are being consulted about the future of their homes. 

Mary Shaw, believe housing customer celebrates 100th birthday

customer gets 100th birthday card from the king

“There’s no secret, just hard work.”
That’s what believe housing customer Mary Shaw, of Seaham, County Durham, had to say when asked for the key to longevity, after celebrating her 100th birthday.

believe housing supports toy and food appeals

Generous employees at County Durham-based believe housing have donated two vanloads of food and gifts to help people who are struggling this Christmas. 

Joanne Iceton at LCBC Community Hub with Kieran Storey, from believe housing with produce from allotment

allotment produce donated to four groups

Fresh food harvested from believe housing's allotment has been donated to four community groups in the Seaham and Bishop Auckland areas.

£20k grant to improve parish centre

A parish hall near Bishop Auckland has been awarded a £20,000 grant from believe housing to improve the building and play facilities, which all members of the community can benefit from.

believe housing helps tackle antisocial off-road bikes

People in Haswell, near Peterlee, were sick of the mess, disturbance and potential danger of people using off-road bikes irresponsibly. believe housing worked with councillors to protect one hotspot.

cost of living – helping to ease the stress for customers

Cost of living worries can affect your mental health and general wellbeing.
But we're here to offer customers free, confidential, and impartial help from money management to employment support.