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landlord and council help single mother to become chimney sweep

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News | January 2024

learn about bowburn’s history at new improved heritage room

Generations of residents can learn about their County Durham community’s history after a heritage archive opened to the public.

News | January 2024

church getting a new lease of life to serve whole community

A church saved from the brink of closure is being transformed so it can welcome people from throughout the community to use a range of services. 

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Community, News | January 2024

the gift of giving continues beyond christmas for believe housing staff

Colleagues from believe housing have been helping a charity with its annual Christmas tree recycling scheme.

Community, News | January 2024

believe housing offers grants of £30k to life-changing community projects 

believe housing has up to £90,000 in grant funding available to support projects that help its customers to improve their lives. 

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News | January 2024

job seeking believe housing tenants can apply for new admin role

A new paid work placement has been created exclusively for a customer of believe housing who is looking to start or change career.

News | December 2023

customer “very satisfied” with new kitchen, bathroom and rewire in ongoing home improvements scheme

New kitchens and bathrooms are being installed in hundreds of believe housing homes, and many of the same properties are getting full rewires to make sure their electrics are up to date and compliant.

News | December 2023

children’s healthy start to the day thanks to believe housing and the greggs foundation

Pupils at three County Durham schools are getting a healthier start to their day thanks to new breakfast clubs.

New builds, News | December 2023

new affordable bungalows in Bishop Auckland are helping meet demand

New affordable bungalows from believe housing are helping to address the needs of people on the social housing waiting list in County Durham. 

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News | December 2023

Proud sponsors of The Northern Housing Monitor 2023

We're proud to sponsor the 2023 Northern Housing Monitor. The Northern Housing Monitor is an analysis of Northern housing data creating a ‘State of the Region’ report.

Community, News | November 2023

football academy changing children’s lives and a community

Horden Community Welfare Football Club, in County Durham, launched its academy in summer 2022 to provide opportunities for local children to train and play football. 

News | November 2023

the garden with a heart – £19k grant to help Bishop Auckland project grow

A community garden which has become a place of sanctuary for volunteers has secured thousands of pounds to help it grow. 

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News | November 2023

end of rent free weeks

In April 2023 believe housing removed rent free weeks.
You still pay the same amount yearly as before but less per month because payments are now calculated across 52 weeks.