Message from our Chief Executive, Alan Smith

Housing associations receive ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing based on how well they meet regulatory standards.

These ratings are set following inspections – our most recent one was in 2023 – and are reviewed each year through stability checks that look at our data and performance.

I’m pleased to share that the Regulator has confirmed our ratings remain the same at G1 for Governance and V2 for Viability.

This is a great way to end the year and thank you to all our colleagues involved in this work.

Community, News | March 2026

Community grant supports second year of youth project in Shotton

A popular youth project in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, will continue for another year thanks to new funding from believe housing.

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News | February 2026

believe housing recognised nationally for protecting customers from loan sharks

Housing association believe housing has been recognised nationally for its work to protect customers from illegal money lenders, often known as loan sharks.

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cost of living, Environmental, News | February 2026

Hundreds of homes to get energy‑saving upgrades after new funding secured

Hundreds of social homes across the North East will get energy efficiency upgrades thanks to £2.6 million in additional government funding - with believe housing securing £2.1m to improve 339 homes.

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Environmental, News | February 2026

4,000 homes made warmer and more energy efficient for customers

More than 4,000 believe housing homes have now received energy efficiency improvements, helping customers stay warm while reducing energy use.

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