22/01/2026
Great Places recently welcomed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to its award-winning Docherty Project in Rusholme, to see first-hand how its specialist Independence & Wellbeing scheme is supporting people experiencing homelessness alongside alcohol dependency. During the visit, the Mayor met customers and colleagues to learn how the project helps individuals regain stability and independence. He […]
20/01/2026
Article by: Great Places
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19/01/2026
Great Places recently hosted Manchester City Council leaders to celebrate the start on site of its £21m affordable housing development at Grey Mare Lane in Beswick, Manchester. The event was attended by Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, and Cllr Gavin White, Executive Member for Housing and Development, alongside Alison Dean, our Chief […]
Social purpose is at the heart of Great Places Housing Group. A not-for-profit organisation, Great Places owns over 26,000 affordable homes in more than 30 local authority areas across the North West and South Yorkshire. In 2024/25 Great Places delivered 726 new affordable homes and sold 196 homes for shared ownership. It invested over £230 million into building new homes as well as running a wide range of projects and initiatives to help our customers and their communities. It currently has over 2,300 homes on site.
