Tag: housing association

“I am in my 20s, a single dad bringing up my little boy and I am a BVT tenant. I moved…

Tom’s Story…

Created May 2, 2019
“I am in my 20s, a single dad bringing up my little boy and I am a BVT tenant. I moved…
Posted in: See the Person Campaign

Tenant consultations on day-to-day repairs

Created March 28, 2019
We are reviewing our repairs and maintenance service and want you to influence how we carry out day-to-day repairs. To help…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Jean’s Story…

Created March 21, 2019
“I was a pub landlord with my husband, Malcolm, during my early adult years mainly around the Black Country, living as…
Posted in: Our Communities, See the Person Campaign

Former care home repurposed to help the homeless

Created March 7, 2019
A former Birmingham care home has been transformed into accommodation for people at risk of homelessness. Charities Bournville Village Trust and…
Posted in: News

Tenants share their stories to tackle ‘second class citizen’ stigma

Created February 28, 2019
It is the beautiful Birmingham village founded by a famous chocolate-maker who had a heart of gold. Now residents of Bournville,…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Arrears amongst Universal Credit tenants double as benefit changes take effect

Created July 31, 2018
Tenants of a Birmingham housing trust are being offered access to a special ‘bank’ account after the roll-out of a new…
Posted in: News, News & Events

From barracks to Bournville: Family find happiness in new home

Created June 14, 2018
A mother who feared she would end up homeless after having to leave army accommodation has become one of the first…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Chief executive appointed to Birmingham housing trust

Created March 14, 2018
The Chief Executive of an association which played a pivotal role in a nationally-recognised regeneration success story is to join a…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Annual Review 2017-2018

Created November 22, 2017
Your browser does not support iframes. To print a copy of the Annual Review 2017-2018, click on the link below.…
Posted in: Our Business, Publications

Right to Buy

Created November 14, 2017
BVT tenants do not currently have the Right to Buy as we are a registered charity. If you were a secure…
Posted in: homes to rent

Voluntary Right to Buy

Created November 14, 2017
If you are a tenant with a three or more year tenancy with a social housing landlord you may be eligible for…
Posted in: homes to rent, Our Homes

Benefit Cap and Calculator

Created November 13, 2017
The Benefit Cap, introduced by the Government, limits the amount that a household can get in certain benefits. When benefits are…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Universal Credit

Created November 13, 2017
Universal Credit is a monthly payment that combines six different benefits. Birmingham and Telford are now part of the full digital…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Bedroom Tax / Spare Room Subsidy

Created November 13, 2017
The Bedroom Tax, also known as the Spare Room Subsidy, affects anyone of working age who receives Housing Benefit or Universal…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Money Advice and Tips

Created November 13, 2017
If you have a tenancy with us, need help managing your money or are struggling to pay everyone you owe money…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Benefit Checker Tool

Created November 13, 2017
There are many reasons why you may need to claim benefits. You may be unemployed, on a low income, bringing up…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Created November 13, 2017
A Credit Union is a non–profit making financial co-operative that offers convenient saving and low interest services to members. These services…
Posted in: Managing Your Money, Your BVT

Student block bulldozed to make way for £2.5m social housing development

Created November 10, 2017
A former home for overseas students in Birmingham is being demolished to make way for a proposed £2.5m development of social…
Posted in: News, News & Events