NIFHA Press Room
A key role for NIFHA is to represent and promote the vital work of its members.
The latest media releases from NIFHA highlight the variety and depth of work housing associations in Northern Ireland undertake daily. They help to illustrate the level of commitment the movement has in working towards providing quality housing solutions within the community.
If you have a media query please contact:
Maeve Kelly: Communications Officer Tel: 028 9023 0446 or email: mkelly@nifha.org
NIFHA's most recent press releases:
Charity Bank Increases Funding to Charities and Social Enterprises
Wednesday 28 July 2010The strength of Charity Bank’s support to charities and social enterprises has again been confirmed by record loan growth announced today.
CLANMIL CELEBRATES INSPECTION SUCCESS
Thursday 15 July 2010Simon Hamilton MLA, Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Social Development Committee, joined Clanmil Housing staff and tenants today to celebrate a “gold star” result following inspection by the Department for Social Development (DSD).
HELM HOUSING AND THE NORTHERN TRUST OPEN £1.5 MILLION SUPPORTED HOUSING SCHEME
Wednesday 7 July 2010The Pines Supported Living Scheme in Antrim, was officially opened today (Wed 7 July 2010)
Provided as part of the Department for Social Development New Housing Agenda by Helm Housing The Pines is jointly managed by Helm Housing and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
NIFHA response to NIAO Report
Wednesday 7 July 2010The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA), together with its members, is committed to ensuring the delivery of high quality, affordable homes for people in Northern Ireland.
MP VISITS NEW HOUSING SCHEME
Tuesday 6 July 2010ON MONDAY 5 JULY TRINITY HOUSING WAS DELIGHTED TO BE JOINED BY MANY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO VIEW A NEWLY COMPLETED SHELTERED HOUSING SCHEME AT BELFAST ROAD, COMBER.
Oaklee Homes Group - Victoria Court celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Tuesday 6 July 2010Victoria Court, Whitehead is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the provision of quality social housing for older people.
Clamil's ‘CURTAIN UP’ AT NEW CURZON HOMES
Thursday 1 July 2010It was lights, camera, action today as Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood MLA, officially opened the new Curzon apartment complex in Belfast.
Big Build 2010 .... 1 week....150 volunteers.....12 homes
Tuesday 29 June 2010Last year Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 15th year in Northern Ireland, with a Big Build to Romania, where 180 volunteers built 10 homes 1 week alongside orphan-headed families. It was an amazing experience for all who had a hand in it and the plan is to do it again in 2010!
Alpha AGM
Wednesday 23 June 2010On Wednesday 23 June 2010 Alpha Housing hosted their Annual General Meeting at Belfast Castle.
Oaklee - Rated by Residents
Tuesday 15 June 2010Oaklee Homes Group, has implemented Rated by Residents™ from Voluntas Housing to collect customer feedback and monitor tenant satisfaction for its responsive repairs service.
Oaklee's Belgravia celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Wednesday 19 May 2010One of Oaklee Homes Group most significant and well known properties The Belgravia on the Lisburn Road celebrated its 25th anniversary in the provision of quality social housing for general needs tenants.
All change
Wednesday 12 May 2010The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) welcomes Alex Attwood as the new Minister for Social Development.
Election 2010 – the future
Monday 10 May 2010The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) congratulates all of the recently elected MPs on their election.
Social housing organizations want EU decision overturned
Monday 3 May 2010Half a million households in the Netherlands excluded.
Last Friday, 30 April, 133 Dutch social housing organizations filed an objection to a decision of the European Commission. The decision stipulates that housing associations may only allocate social rental dwellings to households with an income of € 33,000 or less per year. This will force double-income households in particular to buy a home or seek accommodation in the more expensive commercially rented segment.
Oaklee Holds Its First Energy Week
Tuesday 27 April 2010Oaklee Homes Group, as one of the leading social housing providers in Northern Ireland, is pleased to announce its first Energy Week being held from 26th – 30th April.
General Election 2010
Monday 26 April 2010This section of our Press Room will keep you up-to-date on affordable housing and the General Election 2010.
Wesley's Palmerston Road opens
Friday 23 April 2010Wesley Housing Association was proud to announce the official opening of their new state of the art Residential /EMI Care Home on 23rd April 2010.
Helm's SCRABO MANOR BLOOMS IN SUPPORT OF MARIE CURIE
Tuesday 20 April 2010Residents from Helm Housing’s Scrabo Manor scheme in Newtownards are celebrating that their “Field of Hope”, in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care, is in full bloom!
Ark wins again!
Tuesday 13 April 2010Ark Housing Association has won the coveted British Safety Council award for a second year running.
HELM HOUSING AND MARIE CURIE JOIN FORCES AND STEP INTO SPRING IN STYLE!
Wednesday 7 April 2010Staff at Helm Housing have embraced the ‘New Year, new wardrobe’ concept with a view to helping Marie Curie Cancer Care raise further funds for its invaluable work. As a result, patrons of Marie Curie charity shops will be stepping into spring in style due to the 60 bags of clothing and accessories recently donated by Helm Housing staff.
Over 1,800 new homes started
Monday 5 April 2010The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) is delighted its members exceeded the government’s target and started 1,838 new social housing units in 2009-10.
Impact of EU Procurement discussed with Diane Dodds MEP
Thursday 1 April 2010The impact of the EU's procurement rules was discussed in a meeting held today with the DUP's EU representative Diane Dodds MEP.
Fancy doing something a bit different?
Thursday 1 April 2010On Saturday 29 May 2010 take the Walk 4 Home Challenge Trek across the beautiful Mourne Mountains.
Get some healthy outdoor exercise and raise money for charity!
Chris Williamson addresses NI Housing Conference
Thursday 25 March 2010The Chief Executive of NIFHA, Chris Williamson, recently addressed delegates at the 2010 NI Housing Conference in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast.
Oaklee Homes Group launches 30th anniversary book and new
Wednesday 24 March 2010Oaklee Homes Group have launched a 30th Anniversary book today at Parliament Buildings to celebrate its rich history in the provision of delivering affordable housing throughout Ireland. The launch of the book also coincides with the launch of Oaklee Homes Group, the new name for Oaklee Housing Association.
A Star Performance
Tuesday 23 March 2010Ark Housing, overall winners of the NI Housing Awards
Ark Housing Association recently won the ‘overall achievement in housing’ award at the inaugural Northern Ireland Housing Awards hosted by the Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland.
RITCHIE WELCOMES NEW SHARED FUTURE COMMUNITY AT POND PARK
Monday 22 March 2010Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA has welcomed the establishment of a new Shared Future scheme in Lisburn.
NIFHA meets with MEP Jim Nicholson
Friday 19 March 2010Representatives from NIFHA held a meeting with the UUP's Jim Nicholson to discuss the impact of EU Public Procurement on social housing in Northern Ireland.
Westminster Elections 2010 discussed with SDLP
Thursday 18 March 2010Representatives from NIFHA met with the SDLP’s policy team to discuss our General Election 2010 Manifesto.
Glenowen Court Wins Bronze at the EAC Housing for Older People Awards
Tuesday 16 March 2010Fold recently won the award for ‘Most Sustainable Build’ at the annual Action Renewables Association Awards on 15 March for its new family housing scheme in Ardglass, County Down.
Latest edition of POSH out now
Friday 12 March 2010NIFHA's Perspective on Social Housing (Spring 2010) is packed with comments and articles on social and affordable housing in Northern Ireland.
Latest consultation responses from NIFHA
Friday 5 March 2010On behalf of its members, the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) recently responded to the following consultations:
HELM HOUSING BECOMES FIRST HOUSING ASSOCIATION IN NI TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE STANDARD
Thursday 4 March 2010Helm Housing, Northern Ireland’s largest housing association, was presented with its Customer Service Excellence Standard by Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie.
HELM HOUSING LAUNCHES MARATHON EFFORT FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
Wednesday 3 March 2010Representatives from Helm Housing were joined by U105’s Maurice Jay, a member of the Marie Curie Cancer Care celebrity marathon team, and several Marie Curie nurses as they called for entries for this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon (3 May 2010).
Competition for new energy efficient homes heats up says Ritchie
Tuesday 2 March 2010Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, recently launched a design competition which will challenge entrants to build 70 of Northern Ireland’s most energy efficient homes.
50 NEW JOBS FOR OMAGH
Monday 1 March 2010Oaklee Homes Group is pleased to announce the imminent opening of a new care home at Coolnagard in Omagh.
Oaklee wins Cross Border Housing Award at CIH Awards
Thursday 25 February 2010Oaklee Homes Group is delighted to have won the Cross Border Housing Award at the glittering Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Awards ceremony in Belfast.
Oaklee's Rothesay Court Celebrates 30 years
Wednesday 24 February 2010Oaklee Homes Group’s first sheltered scheme recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in the provision of quality social housing for older people.
Former Ben Sherman site Collared for social housing
Thursday 18 February 2010Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has joined Clanmil Housing to officially open a new development of 18 family apartments at Sherman Court in Derry.
NIFHA responds to Housing Association Guide Review
Friday 5 February 2010The Northern Ireland Federsation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) has submitted its responses to the Department for Social Development's consultations on the Housing Association Guide Review.
Gosford HA Team Receive Inspiration from Business Guru
Wednesday 27 January 2010The Team from Gosford Housing Association (pictured below) recently attended the Made Not Born Management and Leadership roadshow at the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh.
Oaklee launch a new Tenants' Guide to Saving Energy, Money and the Environment
Friday 22 January 2010Oaklee Homes Group, in association with the Energy Saving Trust, has produced a new guide for Oaklee tenants on saving energy, money and the environment.
Margaret Ritchie launches Trinity Housing’s Glenview Wood Scheme
Wednesday 20 January 2010On 20 January 2010, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA launched a £4m housing scheme for active older people in East Belfast.
NIFHA responds to Minister Wilson’s statement
Tuesday 12 January 2010The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) welcomes the recognition, by the Northern Ireland Executive, that the credit crunch and recession require re-prioritisation of the budget. We have been making this point for more than a year.
New Year briefing to the SD Committee
Thursday 7 January 2010Representatives from the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Assocations (NIFHA) today briefed the Social Development Committee on the Federation's submission to the Independent Housing Commission.
Letter to the Editor
Tuesday 5 January 2010Click here to view our press archive from: 2009
