Annual Report 2020
Created September 11, 2020You can read our Annual Report 2020 below or print a copy here – Annual Report 2020
Posted in: Our Business, Publications, reports and plans
You can read our Annual Report 2020 below or print a copy here – Annual Report 2020
Posted in: Our Business, Publications, reports and plans
Tribute to Chair of Trustees Roger Wilson
Created December 10, 2019Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is deeply saddened to announce that its Chair of Trustees, Roger Wilson, has died following a sudden…
Posted in: News, News & Events
Jessup Brothers appointed to deliver final 300 homes at Lightmoor Village
Created June 26, 2019Homes England and Bournville Village Trust have appointed developer Jessup Brothers to deliver the final phase of 300 homes and a…
Posted in: News, News & Events
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, 2019We 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
Don’s Story…
Created March 18, 2019“I moved onto Black Haynes Road with my mum and dad back in 1968 when they became tenants of Bournville Village…
Posted in: See the Person Campaign
Sarah’s Story…
Created March 18, 2019“I’m the proud mum of four daughters aged from 19 to eight, and I live with my partner, Gary, who people…
Posted in: See the Person Campaign
Former care home repurposed to help the homeless
Created March 7, 2019A 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, 2019It 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, 2018Tenants 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, 2018A 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, 2018The 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
Right to Buy
Created November 14, 2017BVT 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, 2017If 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, 2017The 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, 2017Universal Credit is a monthly payment that combines six different benefits. Birmingham and Telford are part of the full digital service…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
Bedroom Tax / Spare Room Subsidy
Created November 13, 2017The 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, 2017If you need help managing your money or are struggling to pay everyone you owe money to, we can help. Our…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
Benefit Calculator
Created November 13, 2017There 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
