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Keep up to date with all the latest news and events in your community.

New round of grants giveaway open for applications

Community groups in County Durham can apply for thousands of pounds to help sustain community projects or get new activities off the ground.

believe housing grant supports club’s open evening

A club which brings together people from some of the most remote parts of County Durham will open its doors to new members, thanks to a grant from believe housing.

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believe housing delivering affordable housing and supporting communities in rural County Durham

A housing association is not only providing much-needed affordable homes in rural communities, but also helping to enrich the lives of people living there.

new creative arts club in Bishop Auckland

Free creative workshops which aim to give people who feel lonely or low a boost have been launched in Bishop Auckland.

Homes being made warmer, greener and cheaper to run

A multimillion pound project is underway to make homes across County Durham warmer, greener and cheaper to run.

believe housing team winning award

believe housing wins prestigious green business award

believe housing is flying a green flag for the north-east after landing a prestigious regional award for its commitment to the environment.

Youngsters become role models to prevent deliberate fires

Children are helping to raise awareness of the potentially devastating impact of deliberate fires, in a bid to reduce incidents in their communities.

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healthy dinners on the menu thanks to family cooking classes

Families in two County Durham communities are learning how to cook healthy meals on a budget, thanks to believe housing.

Kate Abson, Director of developments standing in front of new build homes

Building homes to meet customers’ needs and aspirations

Hundreds of affordable homes are under construction as a north-east housing association continues to realise its ambitious new build programme.

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believe housing customer gets home energy upgrade

Homes across County Durham are being made warmer, greener, and cheaper to run – and the work on each property can take less than 48 hours to complete.

two women holding charity packs

charity gives away packs of essentials thanks to believe housing grant

Nearly 150 packs of home and personal hygiene items have been given away by a County Durham charity, with support from believe housing.

benefits and a bed … support for family at crucial time

A grandad was able to give his teenage granddaughter the space and stability she needed at an important stage in her studies, with support from believe housing.