This summer, Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has brought residents, colleagues, partners and community organisations together through a programme of events across Bradford and Keighley. From its annual Summer Mela to neighbourhood cohesion days, the events have created opportunities for residents to meet neighbours, enjoy activities and connect with local organisations. At the Summer Mela at Manningham Sports Centre, families enjoyed music, food, games, face painting, he

In July, Tuntum brought colleagues together for its Annual Staff Conference at Nottingham Contemporary. The theme, “Our Story, Our Strength, Our Future”, reflected Tuntum’s history, its people and its plans for the years ahead. Chief Executive Charmaine Simei opened and closed the conference, sharing reflections on Tuntum’s journey, values and work with customers and communities. Barrington Billings, Tuntum’s Director of Operations and Chair of BME National, led a session exp

Chief Executive of Arawak Housing, Ulfat Hussain, along with Anna Bishop, CEO of South Liverpool Homes and Kate Thompson, Ocean Media who Chaired the session, took part in Housing 2026 in Manchester to speak about, what he believes is one of the most pressing issues facing our sector: the rise of misinformation about immigration and housing and the urgent role of leadership in fighting back. Here is what he had to say. Lies travels faster than the truth The summer 2024 riots

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) is proud to have been Highly Commended in the Excellence in Company Culture and Employee Development category at the Northern Housing Awards 2026 this May. This recognition reflects the strong, people-first culture that sits at the heart of the organisation — one where colleagues are supported, valued and empowered to deliver the very best for tenants and communities. At MHA, culture is not treated as a standalone initiative, but as a fund

Pine Court Housing Association, part of The Sovini Group, is proudly celebrating 40 years of providing quality homes and inclusive services to diverse communities across the Liverpool City Region. Since its inception in 1986, Pine Court Housing Association has championed diversity and cultural cohesion across the Liverpool City Region. Today, it remains a cornerstone of multicultural housing, with 58% of its diverse community representing Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic bac

Blog written by: Aminur Rahman, BRAG (Bangla Research Advisory member), Amar Bari, Amar Jibon [my home, my life] research project (2022-2025) Four years ago, I was invited to join the Bangla Research Advisory Group (BRAG) on the three year Amar bari, amar jibon (My home, my life) research project funded by the Vivensa Foundation and conducted in partnership between The Open University, Bangla Housing Association and the Housing LIN. It has been an honour and a privilege. Ent

Written by Chloe Tilford, Head of Training & Consultancy at Housing Diversity Network I recently had the opportunity to attend the launch of "Amar Bari, Amar Jibon" (My Home, My Life) at the House of Lords, kindly hosted by Lord Best. This three-year research project explores the housing needs and experiences of older Bangladeshi adults in East London, and it's a piece of work that really deserves wider attention across the housing sector. The research was co-produced by Bang

Between October 2025 and January 2026, Manningham Housing Association piloted a six-week Soul Sisters Wellbeing Project in Keighley – and discovered how much can be achieved for women’s mental health with a modest budget, culturally rooted practice and a safe space to simply be . Led by Community Development Officer, Eyarun Nessa , with support from practitioner Cath Bacon , Soul Sisters brought together a group of 8–12 women each week at Keighley Civic Centre and Keighley C

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...