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

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.

the arts club that makes you feel better – and you don’t even have to take part

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

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.

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.

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 helps Aycliffe Angel Ann celebrate her century

Housing association colleagues met a real-life angel when they helped a customer to celebrate her 100th birthday.

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How we’ve been engaging with customers

Here are some of the ways we engaged with customers, from March through to May.

Church gets kitchen makeover with funding from believe housing

A Church at the heart of a County Durham town has had a new kitchen fitted so it can serve a range of community groups and activities.

funding helps young people of seaham find their wings

A Royal Air Force Cadets squadron in Seaham is helping the town’s young people get a flying start to their careers, thanks to funding from believe housing.

meet armed forces outreach support worker steve winter

believe housing is proud to work with the Armed Forces Outreach Service (AFOS) to support members of the Forces community.

support helps veteran find new home

When Royal Artillery veteran Mark left the Army, after 14 years of service, he returned to his native Newcastle.

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believe housing invites staff and community to be part of new allotment

It’s good for the environment, produces free fresh food and is a great way to get fit and make friends – what’s not to love about gardening?