News and events

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

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you said, we did June 2025

Customers told us they want to be more involved in shaping how we improve homes and deliver services. In response, we’ve held workshops, focus groups, and surveys to gather your views.

CGI images show how 22 new affordable homes proposed by believe housing for Farnham Road, Durham, would look.

plans submitted for 22 new affordable homes in durham

believe housing has submitted a planning application for 22 new affordable homes on the outskirts of Durham.

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believe housing backs durham dash kids festival

believe housing has awarded a £500 community grant towards the Durham Dash, an athletics festival for primary school children.  

New uniforms strike the right tune

A County Durham brass band is decked out in new uniforms, thanks to funding from housing association believe housing.

young apprentice standing with older man, both in PPE standing in building site.

new build site is boosting training opportunities

A new build development that will provide much-needed affordable homes is also supporting jobs and creating training opportunities during construction. 

believe housing grant helps church to support more people

A County Durham church has been able to extend its support to more people in need, thanks to grant funding from believe housing.

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Join our customer voices group

Are you a believe housing customer and want to make a difference to services in your home and community?
We’re on the lookout for four people to join our Customer Voices group.

from trainee to boardroom

Entrepreneur who grew up in social housing joins believe housing’s board.

north east england mayor unveils 14bn investment prospectus

Today (Tuesday 20th May 2025) North East England’s Mayor Kim McGuinness has unveiled £14 billion of investment opportunities with the launch of the first North East Investment Prospectus.

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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 in County Durham.

Supporting men’s mental health

Funding from believe housing is helping men to get support with their mental health and physical health.

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.