The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has spoken of his hopes for 2026 as the BME organisation gets ready in September to celebrate 40 years of delivering homes and services to communities in Bradford and Keighley.   In a New Year message, Lee Bloomfield reflected on another 12 months of achievement for MHA in 2025.   He said:   “We found out just before Christmas that we have retained the highest possible grades of G1, V1 from the Regulator of Social Ho

Manningham Housing Association, a proud member of BME National, recently brought residents and partners together for its Halloween Mela, an event designed to celebrate culture and strengthen community connections. Families enjoyed a safe and welcoming environment where children took part in seasonal activities and adults had the chance to meet staff in an informal setting. The event highlighted the role BME housing associations play in creating inclusive spaces that respect c

As the UK population grows older, the gap between need and supply in later life housing is becoming harder to ignore. Household growth over the coming decades is expected to be led largely by people aged 65 and over, yet the number of suitable homes being built each year remains relatively small. Abdul, part of the executive team at BME National, highlights that this shortfall is felt even more sharply within ethnic minority communities, where older residents often face addit

ABAJ team with Susan Kay, CEO, Vivensa Foundation, and Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor, at the City Hall – 16 May 2025. Bangla Housing Association (BHA), in partnership with The Open University and the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN), has recently completed a pioneering three-year research project examining the persistent housing and health inequalities experienced by Bangladeshi elders, aged 50 years and over in East London. Funded by the Vivensa Foundation,

Black History Month is both remembrance and resolve: a moment to honour the generations who built, organised, and led movements for change and to recommit to the unfinished work before us. In housing, that work is clear: close the gaps in safety, quality, access, and opportunity that still disproportionately affect Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Standing firm in power and pride  means pairing history’s lessons with today’s urgency and tomorrow’s ambition. Our pa

Pine Court Housing Association  successfully hosted its annual Pine Court Community Cup , bringing together local communities for a day...

Manningham Housing Team On 29 July 2025, Manningham Housing Association (MHA), a proud member of BME National, hosted the BD5 MELA 2025...

Innisfree Housing Association, a member of BME National, is co-sponsoring an important new initiative with Irish in Britain to improve...

Following a comprehensive and independent assessment, Arawak Walton Housing Association has once again demonstrated its commitment to...

As a valued member of BME National, Manningham Housing Association (MHA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to community, culture...

Manningham Housing Association (MHA), a proud member of BME National, has recently acquired five new-build detached homes in Eccleshill,...

John Perry of the Chartered Institute of Housing runs its housing rights website. Here he brings BME National members up to date on some...

1. Deep Irish Roots in London - Innisfree Housing Association was founded in 1985 with a specific mission: to serve the Irish community...

50 years is a long time in anyone’s book, especially for a Housing Association. But this year sees Arches Housing, based in Sheffield,...

At BME National, we know that a safe, secure home is the foundation for a good quality of life. That is why we are pleased to see...

Pine Court Housing Association hosted their Lunar New Year celebration at Pagoda Arts Community Centre, marking the beginning of the Year...

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Saqib Saleem as its new Director of Operations . With...

The chief executive of BME National member, Manningham Housing Association (MHA),  has said 2025 must be the year for the government to...

Last week, BME National hosted its annual conference, centering this year on the potential of a new Labour government and the housing...

The Older People’s Housing Taskforce report,  "Our Future Homes: Housing that Promotes Wellbeing and Community for an Ageing Population,"...