The summer holidays are a great opportunity for children to relax and make memories, but they can also bring extra costs for families. Planning ahead and making the most of available support can help keep spending under control. There is some welcome news this year too, with a temporary VAT cut reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on eligible attractions and children's meals at participating venues, helping to make family days out a little more affordable."
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Every June since 2008, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) has been celebrated across the UK. The month provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller, New Traveller, Showmen and Liveaboard Boater communities, while also helping to challenge misconceptions and promote greater understanding."
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Elim Housing is proud to be partnering with Rooftop Housing Group, which has recently been awarded £75,500 in government funding to deliver a new project, Virtual Voices: Enhancing GRT Engagement Through Accessible Communication, to improve engagement and strengthen relationships with residents from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities."
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We were sorry to hear of the passing of Stuart Palmer. A dedicated housing professional and long standing Elim board member, Stuart was a former chair of the CIH South West group, and a familiar face in housing circles across the South West of England. Stuart’s career was mainly in local authority, including overseeing the stock transfers in North Somerset and Plymouth."
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Six young adults with complex needs and their parents and carers are set to benefit from Elim’s latest specialist development in south Bristol. The proposed development will deliver six high quality purpose-built bungalows, complete with staff accommodation, creating supported housing for young people with individual care needs."
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Our offices will be closed for the bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd April at 5:00 PM. We will reopen on Tuesday 7th April at 9:00 AM. During this period, our normal services, including routine repair and maintenance requests, will be unavailable."
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On Tuesday 20th January 2026, Elim residents joined us for ‘Ask Elim’, a virtual Question & Answer session held on Zoom. The session gave residents the opportunity to ask questions, share what’s working well, and highlight where improvements could be made. The session was attended by Paul, Rachel and Nick."
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Hoarding is a mental health condition that makes it very difficult for people to part with belongings. Over time, possessions can build up and fill living spaces, making everyday activities harder and causing emotional distress. In severe cases, hoarding can also create serious safety risks, including fire hazards, pest problems and even structural damage to the home."
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UK LGBTQ+ History Month recognises the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community while raising awareness of the challenges faced both historically and today. One of these ongoing challenges is homelessness."
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From Friday 6 February, customers will be invited to take part in our Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) perception survey."
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Race Equality Week took place at the end of January as part of a national initiative to raise awareness of race inequality, encourage open conversation, and promote positive action towards more inclusive and equitable workplaces and communities."
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During the session, we will try and respond to any questions you ask. We will also use the time to talk about Elim’s merger with Places for People and to share our plans for the year ahead."
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Wishing all our customers, colleagues and partners a very merry Christmas. Here are our opening hours for the weeks ahead. Whilst we are closed, routine repairs can be reported online. For emergency repairs, call 0808 169 2910."
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A mutual exchange is when two or more tenants agree to swap homes with each other on a permanent basis. For example, if your home is too large or too small for you, a mutual exchange can be a great way to find a home that is the right size for you."
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Elim Housing has officially joined the Places for People (PfP) Group, strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality homes and specialist support services across Bristol, Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas."
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Elizabeth Close has been named the Inside Housing Best Suburban/ Rural Supported Housing Scheme at the Inside Housing Development Awards."
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From Monday 27th October 2025, a new law will make sure damp and mould problems, as well as other emergency hazards in social housing are dealt with quickly and properly. It’s called Awaab’s Law, named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who sadly died in 2020 because persistent mould issues in his home weren’t adequately addressed. This law exists to make sure that never happens again."
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we acknowledge not only the remarkable achievements of Black individuals in politics, culture, and civil rights, but also those who have made lasting contributions to the social housing sector."
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At Elim, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month UK 2025, honouring the achievements, resilience, and leadership of Black communities across the UK. This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” recognises the strength and spirit of Black individuals in the face of adversity."
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Many people picture homelessness as rough sleeping, but homelessness takes many forms including temporary housing and sofa surfing. Every person’s experience is different."
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Planning permission has been successfully granted for a new specialised supported housing scheme in Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire, which will be fully funded by NHSE."
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If you’re finding it hard to keep up with your energy costs, you’re not alone and help is available. Making small changes at home can add up to big savings. Implementing the tips in this blog could help you save almost £300 a year."
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Starts at Home Day is an opportunity to celebrate the vital role that supported housing plays in communities across the country. It highlights the need for supported housing to be fully recognised as an essential component of our housing, health, social care, and criminal justice systems."
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Elim is an ambitious organisation with aspirations to deliver high quality homes and housing and support to a wide range of customers. We are proud of our history and the value we add to the areas where we work, delivering homes and specialist services that step up to meet community need."
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Every June since 2008, people from across the UK have celebrated Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM). Through celebration, education and raising awareness, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month helps to tackle prejudice, change the story, and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in wider society."
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Whether it’s sending an email, browsing websites, video calling loved ones, or streaming your favourite shows, building your digital skills can open up a world of possibilities."
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With temperatures rising this week, homes can quickly become stuffy and uncomfortable. To help you beat the heat, we’ve gathered some practical tips to keep both your home and yourself cooler this summer."
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We would like to celebrate and recognise our tenants and leaseholders who take pride in their green spaces and so will be continuing our annual gardening competition this Summer."
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As Pride month begins, we’re taking time to reflect on Elim’s role in supporting the LGBTQ+ community through our housing and support services."
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Elim Housing recently welcomed Claire Young, MP for Thornbury and Yate, to The Forecastle supported housing scheme in South Gloucestershire."
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In this blog we hear from colleague, Chantel, HR Officer at Elim, as she shares her thoughts and experiences on wellbeing at work. At Elim Housing, we take pride in our commitment to employee happiness, and our wellbeing plays a significant role in this."
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Elim have recently finalised a new finance deal with MORhomes as we continue our focus on the growth of our services and the investment of existing homes."
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Gaining a qualification doesn't have to be costly, City of Bristol College and Gloucestershire College offer a wide range of free online courses, offering flexibility with access to support throughout the programme."
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At Elim, we know that an inclusive and supportive workplace will equip colleagues to serve our diverse customer base, which is why we’re proud to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week. As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we're implementing initiatives to ensure our recruitment process is more accessible for candidates."
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You will have received your annual rent letter week commencing 24th February 2025, which includes information about your rent increasing and any service charges applicable to you. To help answer any questions you may have, we have some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below which include information on who can help you if you have any concerns."
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The National Housing Federations new case study research shows that having the right home at the right time for a patient's recovery can save the NHS money. With the NHS facing chronically oversubscribed waiting lists, delays for treatment and funding pressures, our research shows that supported housing can contribute to getting our NHS back on its feet."
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It is with great regret that Elim Housing Association has had to inform residents of Bouverie Court in Easton, Bristol, that the properties are to be demolished in 2026."
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Oldland Common, Elim’s newest specialist supported housing scheme in South Gloucestershire has opened its doors after an exciting 9-month build, giving part of a wider redevelopment of a brownfield site a new lease of life."
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