Tag: housing association

Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is deeply saddened to announce that its Chair of Trustees, Roger Wilson, has died following a sudden…

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

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

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 part of the full digital service…
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 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, 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