News | May 2025
Easington Colliery – Welcome Centre one year on
A community group has thanked the supporters who helped save a rundown church and transform it into a bustling community venue.
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News and events
Keep up to date with all the latest news and events from believe housing.
Rear view of one of attendants of mental support group for those with post traumatic syndrome sitting in front of psychologist
Community, News | May 2025
Supporting men’s mental health
Funding from believe housing is helping men to get support with their mental health and physical health.
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News | May 2025
believe housing makes grants more accessible to community projects
Groups across County Durham are being invited to apply for up to £1,000 towards new community activities or projects.
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News | April 2025
plans for 22 new affordable homes in Durham
believe housing hopes to build 22 new affordable homes on the outskirts of Durham, redeveloping the site of outdated houses that are set to be demolished.
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older man standing next to military medals.
News | April 2025
veteran overcomes homelessness with new believe housing home
An army veteran who faced homelessness when his house was repossessed says he was “barely managing” his situation until he secured a new home with believe housing.
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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness walking in housing estate with believe housing staff
News | April 2025
Kim McGuinness praises believe housing’s energy upgrades and vows to expand retrofit in region
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has praised believe housing for its ongoing programme of home energy upgrades.
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News | April 2025
clubhouse revamped thanks to believe housing and decorating contractor
A County Durham football club’s venue has been enhanced for fans and the wider community after its clubhouse was revamped.
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believe housing branded documents and mug
News | April 2025
New Corporate Plan launched
Today we launch our new Corporate Plan, which will run from 2025 until 2028.
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Community, Environmental, News | April 2025
Celebrating gardens in our communities
This week is Community Garden Week, which celebrates the amazing community and school gardens across the UK.
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Northern housing consortium graphic with "The Northern Housing Monitor is Now Live" wording on
News | March 2025
Urgent action needed to address housing crisis in the North
A new state of the region report from the Northern Housing Consortium has been launched in parliament today.
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News | March 2025
£9.8m affordable housing scheme breathes new life into brownfield land
New homes built in Peterlee, County Durham, have completely transformed a once-derelict site and are helping to improve the lives of residents.
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believe housing sign, office, board room, blue wall
News | March 2025
North-east housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud.
Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need.
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