housing association : Bournville Village Trust

Regulatory judgement sees BVT maintain top ratings

Created April 4, 2022
The Regulator for Social Housing published its regulatory judgement of Bournville Village Trust on 30th March and we’re pleased to share…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Our Values

Created March 23, 2022
Everything that we do is guided by our strong set of values. They define our culture, shape the way we behave…
Posted in: about us, Our Business

Work to start on final homes at major Telford development

Created August 3, 2021
Work to build nearly 300 new homes in Telford will start in August signalling the completion of one of the town’s…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Benefit Calculator

Created July 8, 2021
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

Money Advice and Tips

Created July 8, 2021
If 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

Universal Credit

Created July 8, 2021
Universal 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

Spare Room Subsidy

Created July 8, 2021
The Spare Room Subsidy, also known as the ‘Bedroom Tax’ and ‘Under Occupancy Charge’, affects anyone of working age who receives…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Benefit Cap and Calculator

Created July 8, 2021
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

Created July 8, 2021
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

Funding win will help older gardeners to blossom again

Created April 21, 2021
Seasoned gardeners who face being forced to give up life on the allotment are to get support to keep up their…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Covid fails to hamper work to make homes more energy efficient

Created February 11, 2021
Work to make hundreds of socially-rented homes in Birmingham and Telford warmer and more energy efficient has started despite the challenge…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Tribute to Chair of Trustees Roger Wilson

Created December 10, 2019
Bournville 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, 2019
Homes 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, 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

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