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

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landlord and council help single mother to become chimney sweep

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News | January 2025

free job club and digital skills sessions

Pop along to our free job club and digital skills sessions, starting in January. Taking place every Monday for six weeks in County Durham.

Untidy allotment
News | January 2025

Transformation at County Durham Allotments

Volunteers have tidied up an allotment site in Crook, County Durham, so it is ready for a new lease of life in the spring.

spanner and screwdriver on table
News | December 2024

Customer feedback guides recharge policy update

Feedback from customers led to believe housing updating its approach on how much is paid when someone deliberately or carelessly causes damage to their home or leaves it in an unfit state. 

Staff from believe housing taking part in a charity run and walk around offices in Seaham.
News | December 2024

we believe in Christmas giving

Colleagues at believe housing, County Durham, have shown plenty of festive spirit to support two good causes. 

News | December 2024

church becomes vibrant community venue

Volunteers who saved a village church from closure have completely transformed it into a cherished community venue. 

People in room, living space, talking
News | December 2024

find a warm welcome this winter at groups supported by believe housing grants

Grants from believe housing are supporting not-for-profit groups across County Durham to run activities aimed at boosting people’s overall wellbeing.

News | December 2024

home energy upgrades making a “big difference” to tenants’ lives

A grandmother of four is happy that work on her home has made it easier to keep warm and reduced its impact on the planet.   

ParkPlay feather banner with a group of people holding it up, outside of community venue
News | December 2024

Funding secures future of Easington play group

A £5,000 grant from County Durham-based housing association believe housing will be used to train three new leaders for ParkPlay sessions in Easington Colliery.

believe housing news | November 2024

removing broadband barriers for residents in flats

Hundreds of residents living in flats across County Durham will be able to get fast, more reliable broadband at home after a new deal was agreed by believe housing with Netomnia and Places for People.

News | November 2024

600,000 people in the North East in housing poverty: call for government to take action

600,000 people in the north east of England are pushed into poverty after paying their housing costs, according to new research from the Northern Housing Consortium

little boy with dummy in his mouth
News | November 2024

new home helps family give disabled son better quality of life

New homes designed with residents’ needs and energy efficiency in mind have more than hit the brief, including for the parents of a disabled boy who were among the first people to move in.  

News | November 2024

royal gun salute marks believe housing’s award-winning support for military community

Colleagues from believe housing attended a flagship military ceremony in recognition of its unwavering support to the forces community.