News - Page 16

Keep up to date with all the latest news and events in your community.

woman sitting at table painting and colouring in

County Durham community café is creating opportunities

believe housing is helping a remarkable venue to improve the health and mental wellbeing of adults in County Durham. 

young woman and man interviewing a young lady at careers event

mock interviews help students prepare for world of work

Hundreds of students from across the north east of England got to hone their job interview skills at a careers event supported by 25 regional businesses, including believe housing. 

free summer event in Bishop Auckland

A free event will bring people together for a day of fun and the chance to get to know some of the organisations supporting their community. 

young family standing outside on green park area, trees, baby boy

family gets “piece of countryside” on affordable homes development

A young dad feels lucky to have secured a “little piece of the countryside” for his family after they moved into one of 20 new affordable homes built in a stunning rural County Durham village. 

A message from our Chief Executive, Alan Smith:

baby bank supports county durham families

New parents in a County Durham community now have access to baby supplies they might not be able to afford, thanks to funding from believe housing.

valued volunteers help centre to improve people’s mental health

A charity in County Durham has been able to recruit new volunteers so it can continue helping people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, with the support of believe housing. 

young couple sitting on chair in new home, flowers

couple’s first home marks 1,000th new build milestone for believe housing

A young couple who moved into our 1,000th new build home say it is everything they wanted and more. 

new homes being developed in County Durham

Work is now underway on a new housing development in Spennymoor, County Durham, where believe housing will provide more than a hundred homes.

gold win recognises believe housing’s support of forces community

believe housing has received a Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its unwavering support to the military community. 

Helping Seaham get closer to nature

Grant funding from believe housing is helping a County Durham community get in touch with their local wildlife.

construction partners create state-of-the-art workshops for students

A housing association-led partnership has transformed two college classrooms into cutting-edge workshops, designed to inspire students to join the construction sector.