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A collage of images of Brian Trainer.

Remembering Brian

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our wonderful community volunteer, Be One Homes tenant, and longstanding friend, Brian Trainer.
Be One Homes branded graphic on a purple background with the text “We believe in peace, respect and kindness.” A colourful abstract ribbon design appears in the bottom left corner.

We believe in peace, respect and kindness

The 28 members of the Greater Manchester Housing Providers (GMHP) partnership wish to express their concerns about the very worrying incidents we are seeing in some communities across the United Kingdom where tensions are rising and some people are being targeted based on their background. 

New Board Chair to take up role in July

Read on for more details on our new Board Chair who takes up this role in July
A female repairs operative stood leaning against a door frame. She is wearing a light blue Be One Repairs t-shirt and has her left hand in her pocket.

Our five-year plan for timely repairs, clear communication, and reliable services

Read on for more details on our latest five-year Business Plan for 2026 to 2031
Be One Homes branded graphic with a dark blue background, featuring the Be One Homes logo in the top left and the text “Community Safety Update” in large white lettering. Colourful curved ribbon shapes in green, blue, pink and orange appear around the edges.

Community Safety Update

We’re sharing a brief update following the national terrorism threat level change. There is no specific risk to local communities, and you can continue as normal while staying aware of your surroundings. For more information and guidance, read on.
“Eid Mubarak from all of us at Be One Homes.” The design features a teal background with decorative patterns, a yellow text box that reads "Eid Mubarak to our communities celebrating. Wishing you and your loved ones peace, happiness and a joyful celebration." and an illustrated lantern containing a night sky with a crescent moon, stars, and a mosque silhouette. The Be One Homes logo appears at the bottom.

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak to all our customers and communities celebrating.
Graphic reading: 'Bolton UCAN Centre opening times update. Starting 1 June 2026 our Bolton UCAN Centre will be open Mondays to Thursdays, with appointments only on Thursday afternoons. On Fridays, you'll still be able to interact with our Bolton UCAN Centre over the phone.' It also includes an image of a female colleague and female customer sat in the UCAN centre. They are looking at a booklet.

Community Safety Update

From week commencing 1 June 2026, our Bolton UCAN Centre will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with a telephone service available on Fridays.
A graphic including an image of a female Be One Homes colleague answering a phone call. It reads: 'Asbestos surveys: We'll be carrying out asbestos surveys as part of an ongoing scheme to upgrade the loft insulation in many of our homes. You might receive (or have already received) a phone call asking you to book in for an asbestos survey in your home. We'll be using three contractors to carry out the surveys: AEC, Tersus, and Scope-It.'

Upcoming Asbestos surveys in your home

If you’re a tenant of ours and live in Bolton, you might receive (or have already received*) a phone call asking you to book in for an asbestos survey in your home – which includes checking your loft. Read on for the details.

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