27/03/2026
Our latest update on the progress at our Russell Road development, highlighting recent construction milestones, ongoing community involvement, and the next steps for the project. Work continues to progress at pace on Kindred House — the UK’s first purpose‑built, majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent scheme — along with Lavender House the neighbouring shared ownership […]
26/03/2026
We’re part of the 20% Movement, a Greater Manchester Housing Providers’ (GMHP) pledge to increase the number of social housing tenants working in their organisations so that they represent 20% of their colleague bases by 2036. This is to reflect the importance of representing the communities we serve, and for the invaluable insight those with […]
25/03/2026
As temperatures dropped this winter, our colleagues came together to make sure our customers were supported to stay warm, safe and well.
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.
