18/08/2025
Last week, Kirith Entwistle (MP for Bolton North East) joined our Director of Independence and Wellbeing and colleagues from the team for a visit to Sarah Lodge in Bolton. Sarah Lodge provides temporary supported accommodation for young women aged 18–30 who are either pregnant or have children under five, or for men aged 18–30 with […]
14/08/2025
Great Places’ Employment and Skills Support Team recently joined forces with Onward, SHAPES, Salford Media Club, Clarion Futures, and Salix Homes to support a free media and podcasting training programme for young people. Delivered by The Reporters’ Academy at MediaCity, the programme provided practical experience in podcast production and media skills, helping participants build confidence, […]
13/08/2025
Article by: Great Places
WETA is a community-led initiative that uses creativity and cultural engagement to improve mental health and reduce isolation among women.
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.
