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10 local summer holiday activities to keep everyone entertained

Now that the school summer holidays are in full swing, you may be starting to run out of ideas for things to see and do. To help you out, we’ve researched some free/budget-friendly activities that are taking place in and around Bromsgrove, including our two Community Fun Days this month (August)! Check out these activities [...]

Residents flock to Catshill Community Fun Day

There was plenty of sunshine, and even more fun, to be had at the first of our Community Fun Days in Catshill. We headed to Lingfield Park for an afternoon of games, crafts and entertainment, including a special guest appearance from Bluey. It was brilliant to see so many people of all ages getting involved [...]

Community Fun Days 2026: Bring on the free summer fun!

Summer is here and so are our popular Community Fun Days, which we’ll be holding across Bromsgrove over the coming weeks. Why come along? Our annual Community Fun Days are a chance for residents of all ages get out and about in the local community, have fun, and connect with the people around them. Whether [...]

bdht News Spring/Summer 2026 edition

The latest issue of bdht News is here!  The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of our local newsletter, bdht News, has landed, and copies for all our neighbourhoods are now available. Whether you're in Bromsgrove, Alvechurch, Burcot, Catshill, Charford, Frankley, Pershore, Redditch, Sidemoor, Stoke Prior or Stourport, keep an eye out for your area's edition dropping through [...]

Repairs appointments: Help us to help you this summer

As we head into the summer holiday season, we’re asking customers to let us know as soon as possible if you’re unable to make your appointment. This means we can offer the time slot to someone else and keep things running efficiently. In May, we recorded 117 missed appointments, which equates to around 12½ days [...]

Grounds maintenance update

We are aware of the poor service that customers have received on the Grounds Maintenance programme since March. We are truly sorry for this and we are working closely with our maintenance partner, Tivoli, to improve things. This service is not what we expect for customers. We have regular updates with Tivoli, which has additional [...]

Putting our ‘Platinum’ support behind StourJam 2026

We believe that strong, vibrant communities make for better places to live, which is why we’re proud to be a Platinum sponsor for this year’s StourJam charity music festival in Stourport. Every year, the community-focused event gets bigger and better, and this year’s line-up and activities promise to be even more impressive. More than 300 [...]

bdht receives national recognition for domestic abuse support

Our domestic abuse support has been officially recognised – with a bronze award from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). DAHA accreditation is widely recognised as being the UK benchmark for how the housing sector should prevent, identify and respond to domestic abuse. Every year, awards are given to housing providers, local authority housing teams [...]

Vacancy: Asset Delivery Manager

bdht are looking for an Asset Delivery Manager to join us to lead and develop a modern strategic asset management service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who values collaboration, trust, and doing the right thing for customers, colleagues, and communities. The role  In this role, you will create a supportive and empowering environment, taking responsibility for the […]

New Bleed Kit “could save lives” as bdht supports police safety campaign

Local housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has teamed up with West Mercia Police to install a lifesaving bleed kit at a new development in Stourport as part of a community-wide safety initiative. The kit was donated by bdht in direct response to a campaign spearheaded by PC Mark Bennett of the Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team.  […]

Holiday opening hours

Opening hours for the holiday period: Wednesday 24/12/2025 – Closed Thursday 25/12/2025 -Closed Friday 26/12/2025 – Closed Sat / Sun – Closed Monday 29/12/2025 08:30 – 17:00 Tuesday 30/12/2025 – 08:30 – 17:00 Wednesday 31/12/2025 08:30 – 17:00 Thursday 01/01/2026 – Closed Friday 02/01/2026 – 08:30 – 17:00

White Ribbon Day campaign

Your browser does not support the video tag. Lisa Sutton, Head of Sustainable Communities at Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), said: "The launch of the government’s landmark Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy and the commitment of over £1 billion to support survivors of domestic abuse is a critical move in the crackdown on violence [...]

Graeme Anderson, bdht CEO, responds to Autumn Budget

On Wednesday 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her much-anticipated Autumn Budget. Here is how our CEO, Graeme Anderson responded to the announcements: "The continued commitment to the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme, despite the recent reshuffles, provides more positive outcomes for low-income families, of which we see many in Bromsgrove, by increasing the availability of affordable homes. The [...]

Celebrating Our Housing Champion, Anne Hill

We’re thrilled to share that our Housing Officer, Anne Hill, has been named as a Housing Champion in industry magazine, Housing Today. The Top 30 Housing Champions 2025 list shines a national spotlight on people working in housing who go the extra mile in their day-to-day roles to support residents, improve communities and truly make [...]

Bellway hands over affordable homes at new development in Bromsgrove

Affordable homes at Bellway’s new development in Bromsgrove have been handed over to bdht, the housing association that will manage them. The developer is building 370 new homes at Whitford Heights, off Whitford Road in the town, under its Bellway and Ashberry Homes brands. Across the two developments, 148 of the homes will be available […]

New brownfield affordable home development completed in Stourport

A partnership between Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) and J. Harper & Sons (Leominster) Ltd has seen the completion of a 33-home affordable housing development in Stourport. The Vale Road scheme will bring much-needed affordable homes to the area by providing one- and two-bedroom apartments. Five homes have been built to comply with wheelchair adaptable […]

bdht welcomes new Director of Resources

Local housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), has appointed Lisa Martin as its new Director of Resources. An ACCA-qualified accountant, Lisa boasts more than 30 years’ finance experience and more than 20 years’ social housing experience. She has joined bdht from Elim Housing Association where she was Group Finance Director for four years and […]

bdht welcomes new Head of Asset Management

Local housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), has recently appointed a new key member of staff, reinforcing its commitment to looking after its customers and maintaining compliance. Steve Phillips, who has been working in social housing since 2001, has joined bdht as Head of Asset Management and Development. He is committed to making sure […]

bdht secures £100m funding deal with NatWest

West Midlands housing association bdht has agreed a £100m funding deal with NatWest that will support the delivery of its investment plans in existing and new homes across its communities. As well as helping bdht build additional affordable homes in and around Bromsgrove, the funding supports bdht’s programme of energy improvements to existing homes, so […]

bdht celebrates Disability Confident Employer Accreditation

bdht has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer accreditation, recognising the organisation’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity in the workplace. Having previously held the Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) accreditation, this achievement marks a significant step forward as bdht progresses to Level 2 of the Disability Confident scheme. The Disability Confident Employer status highlights the organisation’s […]

IT systems disruption

We are currently experiencing an issue with our IT systems, we are sorry for the disruption to services this may cause. We are working hard to get this fixed as soon as possible. Please keep looking on our socials and website for updates. If you have a repair job booked for today it may also […]

How to update your customer details

Having up to date information about our customers, helps us ensure we are offering the best service that is tailored to you. We would appreciate it if you could take the time to complete this form so that we have all the right information about you and the people you live with. Update your details

Grounds maintenance programme

We are aware of the poor service that customers have received on the Grounds Maintenance programme since March. We are truly sorry for this, and we are working closely with Tivoli on a weekly basis to improve things. This service is not what we expect for our customers.  Tivoli have additional teams working Mon-Fri and […]

Meet Paul: Our Movember Champion

November brings more than just autumn leaves and cooler weather; it heralds the arrival of Movember, a global movement focused on men’s health. This year, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on a member of our own team, Paul from the income department, who has embarked on a commendable mission. Paul’s Hairy Journey for […]

bdht Announces Exciting Family Fun Days This Summer

Get ready for a summer of unforgettable family fun as bdht (Bromsgrove District Housing Trust) proudly presents its highly anticipated Family Fun Days! Back by popular demand, these events promise an incredible day of laughter, entertainment, and togetherness for families throughout the Bromsgrove district. bdht has partnered with local volunteers to organise a wide range […]

bdht strikes Gold with Investor in People Award

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is delighted to announce its receipt of the prestigious Gold Investor in People Award, recognising the organisation’s dedication to nurturing its employees. This marks the second time bdht has received this esteemed accolade, elevating its status from a silver award three years ago to the highly sought-after gold standard this […]

Important Information about Grounds Maintenance

bdht’s current grounds maintenance contractor Greenfingers have been acquired by Tivoili Group Ltd. Tivoli Group Ltd is an independent grounds maintenance specialist, with around 1,200 staff and a national presence across the UK. They are committed to ensuring there is an improvement on the current performance of the contract and improving the time and quality of […]

bdht staff to raise money for Papyrus in memory of colleague who took their own life

bdht staff have announced they will be taking part in the Papyrus run to raise funds for the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. The team will participate in memory of a former colleague who tragically took their life last year. Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide is a UK charity dedicated to […]

bdht’s Community Coaches empowering customers

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is pleased to announce the launch of their new Community Coaching program, designed to help customers feel empowered within the community and informed financially. The Community Coach role was launched in November 2021 as a pilot with Kate Harvey for the Burcot Lane estate and with proven success bdht have […]

bdht bolsters with new sustainability role for the business

Social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust’s (bdht) is once again bolstering an ever growing workforce with an appointment to their newly created Sustainability Officer role. Kath Manning, the latest new starter, has joined the bdht team, with an already enriched experience in the role, and an impressive 10 years’ experience in this area.  This […]

bdht’s 1,000 hour commitment to the community concludes

Throughout 2022, bdht employees have given one day, or 7.5 hours, on the job to pledge their time and support good causes as part of our 1,000 hours charity campaign. Employees from Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) continued their drive to give back to the community as they supported local good causes with the gift […]

Charford First School welcomes new rainbow garden thanks to bdht

Employees from Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) are continuing their campaign to give back to the community as they support local good causes with the gift of time as part of their 1,000 hours campaign, an ongoing scheme where employees trade a day to give something back to the local community. The 1,000 hour campaign […]

bdht increases its growing team with a brand new appointment

Social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust’s (bdht) is once again bolstering an ever growing workforce with a new appointment to their growing Housing Options team.   Samantha, the latest new starter, has joined the bdht team as a domestic abuse housing officer. With an already enriched experience in the role, she will be assisting […]

Gas safety awareness week 2022

Bromsgrove’s largest provider of social housing, bdht (Bromsgrove District Housing Trust) is promoting Gas Safety Week (12th – 18th September 2022) to raise awareness about the importance of gas safety.   Gas Safety Week, now in its 12th year, is a national safety campaign to highlight the importance of maintaining your gas boiler and appliances. […]

bdht bolsters independent living team with two new appointments

Social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is continuing to go from strength-to-strength with a duo of appointments to its growing independent living team.   Chelsey Kaye, formally part of the customer first team at bdht has joined the independent living department which supports bdht customers in sheltered living accommodation. The role entails supporting […]

bdht pledges 1,000 hours to local charities

Employees from Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) are continuing their drive to give back to the community as they support local good causes with the gift of time as part of a new 1,000 hours initiative, an ongoing scheme which sees employees trading a day to give something back to the local community. More than […]

bdht collaborates with Safer Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove Police for ASB awareness week

As part of ASB awareness week, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) joined forces with Safer Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove Police to raise awareness of anti-social behaviour, and how the people of Bromsgrove can help to combat it, The three teams came together on the 19th July, asking the public in Bromsgrove High Street to gauge safety […]

bdht strengthens its growing team with duo of appointments

Social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is continuing to go from strength-to-strength with two new appointments to its housing and communities team. Matt Stus, who has been with bdht for the past 10 years in various roles, most recently as the manager for 360 support, is now Head of Sustainable Homes. This exciting […]

What’s On at the Pod from April 2022

IT Classes: We are gathering interest for the return of our IT classes, If you want to brush up on your digital skills then please contact Darran to add your name to the enrolment list. Provider: HOW College / Date & time: TBC You, Me and a Brew: This informal drop-in aims to provide users […]

AS A BDHT TENANT YOU COULD GET INVOLVED AT GOVERNMENT LEVEL

On 29th March 2022 the government introduced new measures to improve social housing quality. One of those measures is to launch a Resident Panel which will bring together social housing residents from across the country so they can directly share their views with the government on planned reforms and the measures – including the Decent […]

BDHT GREEN LIGHTS SMARTWATER TO CRACK DOWN ON CRIME

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has linked together with West Mercia Police on the SmartWater scheme, after a spate of burglaries that specifically targeted sheltered schemes in Bromsgrove during 2021. The SmartWater Partnership aims to diminish burglary and theft locally, as this can have a long-lasting impact on victims. SmartWater is a traceable liquid and […]

New Team Member – Resident Engagement Officer

Hello, my name is Amanda Banks.  I am the new Resident Engagement Officer for bdht. My position is a new and exciting opportunity for bdht, which started on the 14th February 22. Bdht want our customers to be the driving force behind how we deliver our services at a community and neighbourhood level.  We can only […]

BDHT GETS SENIOR COMMUNITY MOVING WITH EXERCISE BAND CLASSES

Bdht has launched a new programme to keep those in their Independent Living facilities active and healthy following the Pandemic. ‘A Stronger Me’ campaign aims to get members of the community moving again, encouraging over 65s in Worcestershire to stay active and well later in life. The resistance band exercise classes help to maintain and […]

Local schools partner with bdht to spread festive cheer

Creative pupils across Bromsgrove have helped sprinkle a little Christmas magic this festive season, as part of a community Christmas initiative with social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht). Pupils and children from Meadows First School, Charford First School, Hagley First School, Fairfield First School, Stoke Prior First School and Coppice Primary School have […]

bdht backs national White Ribbon Campaign

Local social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has announced its pledge to support the White Ribbon campaign which says ‘no’ to violence against women. On 25 November and the 16 days that follow, bdht will be supporting this campaign by asking employees to wear a white ribbon. A ‘pledge board’ has also been […]

bdht strengthens its growing team with duo of appointments

Social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is continuing to go from strength-to-strength with two new appointments to its Independent Living team. Both Sam Harris and Sunny Cheema joined us a couple of months ago as independent living advisors; responsible for providing customers with the advice, tools and guidance required to enable them to […]

New chief executive appointed at bdht

Mark Robertson, chief executive at Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), has retired from his position at Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing, after three successful years in the role. Director of housing and communities, Graeme Anderson who has worked alongside Mark since 2004 when bdht was first established, has been appointed as the new chief […]

bdht family fun days prove a hit with the local community

Four Family Fun Days held throughout August by Bromsgrove’s largest social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), saw a record 1,000 safely attend the outdoor events. The annual gatherings, which were postponed last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, saw local families and children enjoying a wide range of entertainment including bouncy […]

bdht family fun days encourage community spirit post-lockdown

Bromsgrove’s largest social housing provider, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), has announced it will be hosting four Family Fun Days across August, encouraging community spirit post lockdown. The annual events, which were postponed last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, provide an opportunity for people to safely come together in their local community. […]

bdht confirms duo of new sites in Wyre Forest

Social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has announced it will be delivering brand new homes to the region, with works on two new developments already underway in Wyre Forest. Construction has commenced to deliver 13 one-bedroom apartments for affordable rent, which will transform the site of the former Musketeer Arms pub on Avon […]

bdht residents swing into summer with the sounds of the sixties

Following a challenging lockdown and with Covid-19 restrictions gradually lifting across the UK, social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has been keeping resident spirits up with outdoor musical performances across its Independent Living Schemes. Residents at bdht’s Lowes Court development were treated to the sounds of the 1950’s and 60’s, with first class […]

bdht launches community appeal to drive forward equality, diversity and inclusion strategy

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is appealing to local residents and the community to help inform the organisation’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies. With over 150 staff, the housing association is a leading employer within Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas and is well known for its high levels of employee satisfaction, having ranked as […]

bdht outlines next steps in scheduled Burcot estate regeneration

Social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has announced its latest plans in the scheduled £1 million improvement works at the Burcot estate. The works will include new windows and flat entrance door replacements, roofline, render and canopy replacements and communal area enhancement, as well as new lighting, fire alarm upgrades and bin stores. […]

bdht supports local causes in need with £3,000 donation

Social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has generously donated £3,000 to four local organisations to provide vital support to its key services in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Primrose Hospice, which supports patients with life-limiting illnesses, Dodford Children’s Farm charity which provides local children with a countryside experience, and the Basement Project […]

bdht delivers new playground for Charford residents

Social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has given a new lease of life to a local playground in Charford. After engaging with local residents, bdht has commissioned a specialist to deliver a safe and inviting playground for children in the community to enjoy. The refreshed play area now boasts new equipment, as well […]

bdht completes construction works at its Roman Court development

Bromsgrove’s largest provider of social housing, bdht (Bromsgrove District Housing Trust), has recently completed works at its latest affordable housing scheme, Roman Court. The development, which is supported by Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and local Bromsgrove MP, Sajid Javid, who visited the site late in 2020, includes 19 one-bedroom rent and shared ownership properties. […]

bdht joins forces with local schools to spread festive cheer

Creative pupils across Bromsgrove have helped sprinkle some Christmas magic this festive season, as part of a community Christmas initiative with social housing provider Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht). Pupils and children from Meadows First School, Charford First School, Chadsgrove School, Crown Meadow School, Kirstie’s Little Helpers Nursery and Stoke Prior After School Club have […]

Refurbishments bring new lease of life to bdht’s Willow Court scheme

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has completed the first phase of refurbishments at its Willow Court scheme, as part of its ongoing commitment towards improving facilities and services for residents and the wider community. Willow Court is a sheltered housing scheme providing a range of one-bedroom apartments and bungalows for residents aged 60 years old […]

Local MP visits latest bdht affordable housing development

Bromsgrove’s largest provider of social housing, bdht (Bromsgrove District Housing Trust), has welcomed Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and local Bromsgrove MP, Sajid Javid to its latest development, Roman Court. With construction work now well underway at the former All Saints Garage site, Mr Javid was given a tour of the development, which will make […]

Tenants are Gas Safe with bdht

Bromsgrove’s largest provider of social housing, bdht (Bromsgrove District Housing Trust), wants to make sure its tenants feel comfortable with house visits during the winter months, as annual gas checks become a necessity. As a landlord, bdht is legally responsible for the safety of its customers and is committed to carrying out annual safety checks […]

bdht’s tremendous tenant is nominated for a lifetime contribution award

One of Bromsgrove District Housing Trust’s (bdht) most respected and admired tenants, Edwina Evans, has been nominated for the Tenant Lifetime Contribution Award at the 2020 Housing Heroes Awards. Edwina, who first became a tenant in 1991 and has been a resident in her current property for the last 27 years, has held a number […]

Final residents set up home at Norton Farm development

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has handed over the keys to the final property at its Norton Farm development on the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove. First time buyers, Claire, 32 and Matt, 29 have now moved into their brand new home alongside their dog, Jasper, after purchasing the property through the affordable housing provider’s shared […]

bdht delighted by Parkside pupils’ artistic efforts

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has called on creative pupils at Parkside Middle School to design artwork for its hoardings at the new Roman Court development on Birmingham Road, and is absolutely delighted with the inspiring work the children have created. Construction work is underway to transform the former All Saints Garage site into 19 […]

Construction starts on former All Saints garage site

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has pledged its support to the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) #FixTheHousingCrisisCampaign, with construction works now underway to transform the former All Saints Garage site on Birmingham Road, into 19 much-needed affordable homes for the local area. Bromsgrove’s social housing provider received the green light for the development, which will be […]

Makeover marks the finale of bdht’s 1000 hour pledge

Throughout 2019, more than 130 bdht employees have swapped one day, or 7.5 hours, on the job to pledge their time to support good causes as part of our 1,000 Hours charity campaign. The bdht team has enjoyed a busy couple of months helping the local community on a wide range of projects including garden […]

Final makeover marks 1000 hours of bdht’s commitment to the community

The final project of the year has been completed by Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) staff as part of the housing association’s pledge to dedicate 1000 hours of its time to support local causes. A team of staff from bdht grabbed their paintbrushes and rollers and set about brightening up the meeting room, kitchen and […]

bdht community centre re-opens in Charford following makeover

bdht is delighted to have re-opened its Charford-based café and community centre after a full refurbishment and make over of the newly named, The Pod. Formerly known as Starlight Café, The Pod, on Humphrey Avenue, now boasts a professional standard kitchen and café area with a fully-equipped computer zone with free internet access, a large […]

Final call for family fun day with bdht

As the school holidays draw to a close, why not grab the opportunity to entertain the kids and enjoy some family time before they go back to school. Head over to bdht’s community day as they host the last family fun day of 2019 on Thursday 29th August. Come along and bask in an afternoon […]

Scouts team up with bdht as part of 1000 hours initiative

Employees from Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) are continuing their drive to give back to the community as they completed their third project for the 1000 hours initiative, an ongoing scheme which sees employees trading a day in the office to give something back to the local community. The green-fingered bdht volunteers got stuck in […]

Summer fun to be had for all the family at bdht’s community days

If you’re looking for somewhere fun to entertain the family this summer holiday, then why not come along to bdht’s family fun days on 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August. The events, hosted by bdht each summer, provide the opportunity for people to come together in their local community and enjoy an afternoon of bouncy […]

bdht staff continue community pledge with Crabtree Court renovation

bdht’s 1000 hours initiative, which sees employees swapping a day on the job for a day supporting the local community, continued this week as a team of keen gardeners renovated the communal courtyard Crabtree Court, a sheltered housing scheme in Sidemoor. The team of bdht staff were tasked with giving the central shared courtyard within […]

bdht pledges 1,000 hours to local charities

Throughout 2019, our team will be volunteering in a range of projects and supporting local good causes with the gift of time as part of our new 1,000 Hours charity campaign. With more than 130 of our employees swapping one day or 7.5 hours on the job to pledge support for local community initiatives, our […]

Fresh faces join bdht

bdht, Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing has invested in local talent and is celebrating the arrival of a flurry of new recruits. The company has built on the strength and skills of its workforce with the appointment of seven new staff members. With 130 staff, the housing association is a leading employer within Bromsgrove […]

bdht supports International Safer Internet Day with Top Online Tips

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is supporting Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 5th February by sharing its Top Online Tips to help residents stay protected. This is the latest step in a long-running Digital Inclusion Initiative by the housing provider aimed at giving communities across Bromsgrove better access to vital online services and building confidence […]

New Finance Director joins bdht

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has appointed Abi Holland as Director of Finance, following the promotion of the company’s former Director of Finance, Mark Robertson, to Chief Executive earlier this year. Abi was previously Financial Controller at one of the largest employers in Worcestershire, Kanes Foods in Evesham, which produces washed and ready-to-eat bags and […]

bdht’s digital champion boosts computer confidence

bdht, Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing, is continuing its digital inclusion drive with the introduction of a brand new ‘digital champion’ to help older tenants get online and improve their computer confidence. Tech-savvy resident, Geoff Unitt, is on hand to help residents at bdht’s sheltered housing developments, Gilbert Court and Edwin Court in Charford, […]

bdht supports families through new Autism Awareness Course

bdht is providing support for families with autistic children by hosting a free Autism Awareness Course at Starlight Café in Charford on Friday 19th October. During the one-day workshop, parents and carers can discover the process and benefits of diagnosis, get a better insight into relevant legislation and codes of practice then find out all about […]

bdht saves £140,000 in its battle on housing fraud

bdht’s anti-fraud team has been working to target housing fraudsters who seek to secure bdht homes that they are not legally entitled to and, over the last year alone, has saved the trust and its customers a massive £140,000 through its efforts. With housing fraud on the rise, the Worcestershire-based trust set up a dedicated team […]

New Chief Executive Appointed at bdht

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) Chief Executive, Mike Brown is stepping down from his position at Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing, after 14 successful years at the helm. Managing Director, Mark Robertson who has worked alongside Mike since the trust was first established in 2004, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive and […]

bdht homes in on 4,000th property

bdht, Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing, has reached a major milestone – providing its 4,000th home in the area. The 4,000th property belongs to tenant, Molly King, and her four-year-old twins, Leo and Lucas. Molly’s home is one of the 17 fantastic new properties that have recently been acquired by bdht at Norton Farm […]

bdht is still a ‘great place to work!’

Bromsgrove’s bdht has once again achieved a massive 98% staff satisfaction score, putting it in second place in a national list of the UK’s Best Workplaces™. This is the third year that bdht has entered the annual Best Workplaces™ competition, which recognises high trust and high engagement workplace cultures, after coming 7th in 2016 and […]

Things are heating up at bdht

Members of bdht’s Customer First team have been receiving specialist training from experts at Worcester Bosch on everything from diagnosing basic heating problems to boiler control issues. With a series of sessions led by Stuart Hawksworth, one of five mobile training engineers at Worcester Bosch, staff were able to get hands-on and learn crucial skills […]

Another Vision

Outgoing Chief Executive, Mike Brown, discusses the independent vision and values that have made the housing association what it is today. These are very challenging times – a recognised housing crisis although perhaps not a recognised plan. The pressure is firmly on for Housing Associations to ensure they maximise on their potential to provide new […]

Chief Executive Mike Brown’s reaction to Sajid Javid’s interview with Andrew Marr

Chief Executive Mike Brown responds to Sajid Javid’s comments to Andrew Marr, that the government should borrow money to fund the demand for 300,000 affordable houses to be built each year. “Sajid Javid is, I believe, opening up an extremely important debate and I am of course supportive of his intentions to solve the housing […]

bdht boss serves up big breakfast for staff

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and staff at bdht have been treated to a delicious fry-up cooked by their Chief Executive, as part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring employee satisfaction. bdht, Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing, is renowned for its excellent staff morale, with the […]

Get Online Week Activities 3rd-6th October

Following the success of its recent Digi-Fayre at Bromsgrove Library, bdht is continuing its digital inclusion drive by taking part in the National Get Online Week, ‘Try 1 Thing’ beginning Monday 2nd October. A national campaign, ‘Try 1 Thing’ is encouraging people of all ages to use the internet. This could be anything from booking […]

Family fun days raise nearly £1,500 for local community centre

With the help of the local community, bdht has raised almost £1,500 at its annual summer fun days, which will go towards furnishing the popular Starlight Café in Charford.  Over 600 people came along to the days, held last month in Sidemoor and Charford, to enjoy the free bouncy castle, face painting, pony rides, tombola […]

bdht launches new shared tenancy initiative

bdht is creating new shared tenancy accommodation specifically designed for local, single people, aged under 35. Anyone on Housing Benefit who started their tenancy after April 2016 is linked to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) that states under 35s are only entitled to a shared room rate, which is significantly lower than the previous one bedroom […]

Our new customer portal, mybdht, is now available!

As part of our commitment to excellent customer service, we can now provide you with more of your information digitally, over the internet. Our new customer portal, mybdht, is available below. Just click ‘I am a Tenant’

Entertain the whole family at bdht’s annual fun days

If you’re looking for somewhere local to entertain the children this summer holiday, then why not come along to bdht’s family fun days on 16th and 23rd August. The fun days are held annually and run by bdht staff for the local community to enjoy. On Wednesday 16th August the event will be held at […]

bdht to host digital fayre at Bromsgrove Library

bdht is hosting a Digi-Fayre at Bromsgrove Library on Tuesday 8th August to offer free guidance and information to anyone who isn’t familiar with computers or the internet or would like advice and help to find employment. Everyone is invited to gain confidence in accessing services online, improve their digital skills or seek information about […]

Fire Risk Statement – bdht Properties

Following on from the tragic incident of the fire at Grenfell Tower flats we can confirm that within the bdht stock we do not have any buildings over 18 m in height (3-storeys) that have been externally clad. For those buildings where we have installed external insulation we can confirm that the system is not […]

It’s official – we’re number one!

Bromsgrove’s bdht has topped a national list of the UK’s Best Workplaces™. Staff celebrated as they were handed the top accolade in London last night (Wednesday 3rd May) after the Trust was ranked first in the Medium category by Great Place to Work®. The not-for-profit organisation topped the national list in its category (for companies […]

bdht jobs available after triple promotion

bdht, Bromsgrove’s largest provider of affordable housing, continues to grow in strength and skills after promoting three internal candidates, freeing up positions for local job seekers. Emma Morris has been working at bdht for 11 years and has recently been promoted from Senior HR Advisor to HR Manager. She said: “I love working at bdht. […]

bdht makes life-saving equipment available for Bromsgrove residents

bdht has made further investments into the local community with two new defibrillators for Bromsgrove residents in an effort to help manage cardiac arrest and save lives. One of the defibrillators will be available just outside bdht’s offices at Buntsford Court, while the other is a mobile unit that will be dispatched across Bromsgrove. The […]

bdht smashes £20,000 charity fundraising target

bdht staff are always eager to support both local and national charities through fundraising opportunities and, since the company was formed in 2004, it has raised a massive £21,370 for charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Help for Heroes and Blue Cross Bromsgrove. Mike Brown, chief executive, explains: “We’ve been raising money for local and national […]

New Year, New Starlight

The Starlight Café & Community Centre in Charford, Bromsgrove, established by Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) has been given a brand new” look, thanks to joint efforts by the Starlight team and employees from the marketing department from Halfords head office. The initiative saw 27 team members from the marketing team at Halfords work with […]