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It’s World Homeless Day on Saturday 10 October. It’s a time to reflect on what’s being done to prevent and tackle homelessness, and recognise that more solutions will be needed to help as many people as possible.

We’ve received a housing industry accreditation and been commended for the way we support victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

The social value of Greater Manchester’s housing providers over the last financial year (April 2019 to March 2020) has been published to show the collective value of housing associations to local communities around Greater Manchester.

Our latest annual report is ready to read if you’d like to know about how our range of services performed this last financial year (April 2019 to March 2020) and some ways we’re looking to improve.

It’s full of facts and figures that you can scan through, and it’s split into 16 sections so you can easily explore areas of interest in more detail.

Today (1 October) is the 30th International Day of Older Persons. It's led by the United Nations, is a day for awareness of wellbeing and contributions, and highlights the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. We say thanks to tenants and residents who've been part of the humanitarian response and we explain what we're doing to help. 

Charities in Bolton can now bid for funding to help improve their digital skills and make their valuable services even more accessible.

This week (commencing 28 September) the National Housing Federation led #HomesAtTheHeart campaign highlights the role of social landlords in ‘levelling up’ through employment schemes, championing diversity and helping communities to thrive.

This week (commencing 21 September) the National Housing Federation led #HomesAtTheHeart campaign highlights the role of social landlords in helping people have brighter and more settled futures, with a focus on preventing homelessness and providing accommodation.

Shared ownership is a way of getting onto the housing ladder without taking out an overbearing mortgage or needing a huge deposit. As part of Shared Ownership Week (Thursday 17 to Wednesday 23 September), we’re explaining how the scheme could help you to own part of your home.

This week (commencing 14 September) is Gas Safety Week. Gas safety is important all year round of course. Gas Safety Week is led by Gas Safe Register, which is the official gas registration body for the UK. It provides a gentle reminder, if needed, of what steps we should all be taking to protect ourselves and keep our loved ones safe.

This week (commencing 7 September) the National Housing Federation led #HomesAtTheHeart campaign focuses on the role of social landlords in lowering carbon emissions and working to provide greener homes, which are increasingly important for people’s health and finances.

The partners behind Bolton’s Fund have announced the upcoming rounds of funding that will help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the community. Bolton’s Fund is a voluntary sector grants programme delivered by Bolton Council, NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group, Bolton at Home and Bolton CVS.

Motiv8, a Greater Manchester programme to help people overcome barriers and move towards training and work, is celebrating the award of extra funding from The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund so that they continue to deliver their award winning work.

This week (commencing 24 August) the National Housing Federation led #HomesAtTheHeart campaign focuses on housing-based care and support, and the benefits of good housing for health.

A new feature length documentary film starring the people and communities in Bolton who grow their own plants, flowers and vegetables will premiere at this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

This week (commencing 10 August) the National Housing Federation led #HomesAtTheHeart campaign focuses on housing organisations being able to provide more homes that are affordable and supporting tenants to become financially secure where needed.

Help showcase the work of Bolton’s voluntary and community sector through a new State of the Sector Survey.

With the school summer holidays now underway, we’re launching a campaign to help Bolton’s tenants and residents make the most of summer without breaking the bank – and we’re asking for your help to do it!

Social housing providers up and down the country are calling for a once-in-a-generation national investment to put quality affordable housing at the heart of plans for social and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Bolton-based credit union that started out as a way of helping local people become more financially independent is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. Hoot, which now has over 6,000 members across Bolton and Bury, started 30 years ago as Johnson Fold Credit Union.

An urgent appeal for food donations has been launched in Bolton to support families and individuals struggling because of the coronavirus crisis. The appeal is being led by local charity Urban Outreach with support from the public sector, voluntary and private organisations that make up The Bolton Family.

Bolton at Home will be the official shirt sponsor of Bolton Ladies Football Club for the 2020/21 season. The partnership will see Bolton at Home, a community benefit society, featured on the front of the club’s shirts whereas the club and players will support community activities to help grow the women’s game in Bolton and promote health and wellbeing.

A message from Lubna Taj Malik, our Director of HR and People Development

A message from Ibrahim Ismail, Deputy Chair of our Board

Greater Manchester’s largest affordable housing providers have joined forces with the Mayor of Greater Manchester to improve opportunities for young people who have previously lived in care.

We are delighted to share that Hayley Hulme, Managing Director of Starts with you, our social enterprise, has been selected as one of sixteen representatives of a new advisory group that will support the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) leaders to include the social enterprise agenda in the delivery of the Greater Manchester Strategy and Local Industrial Strategy.