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To mark 50 years of the NHC we will share 50 stories that look back and celebrate, and learn from, the work we’ve done with our members and partners.

We’ll also look at where we’re going as a sector, and what the next fifty years could hold.

These stories will help you get to know the NHC even better than you do already, as well as shining a light on tenants, who are at the heart of housing in the North.

Looking BackWorking with us

Giving the North a strong voice

Inside Housing Editor Martin Hilditch shares how he’s worked closely with us over his twenty-year career at the publication.

A privilege to be NHC Chair

Geraldine Howley, former chair of the Northern Housing Consortium…

Making resident involvement centre stage

Yvonne Davies has over 38 years of experience working in housing…

Advocating for a sustainable future which benefits everyone

Steve Mackenzie is Homes and Environment Champion on Yorkshire…

Serving the community since the 70s

Ian Vickers, neighbourhood team leader at Believe Housing, has…

Giving housing in the North a voice in parliament

Silver Screen Awards

Eamonn Boylan: Commission for Housing in the North’s impact still being felt

Bursary boost for artist’s new business

Sarah’s story As a disabled artist starting up my own…

A cut above the rest

Livin Housing customer Kimberly Bell shares how an NHC Unlocking…

Lord Best: How the NHC tackles the North’s unique housing challenges

Heartwarming Homes – working together to make a difference

The NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas came together to launch the…

Meet our Matthew

NHC Member Engagement Officer and GEM programme graduate Matthew…

Wellbeing at the heart of the NHC

From recipe calendars to laughter yoga, wellbeing at the…

Hear from 2 of our successful bursary winners

John Martin John Martin, a Livin tenant, has passed…

An exciting future in housing

Policy & Public Affairs Officer Joe Bews joined the NHC nearly…

Bursary helps Danielle stitch up success  

Danielle was able to buy a sewing machine so she could train to be a self-employed seamstress after...

Dream career in the ambulance service for Bursary winner Simone 

Torus tenant Simone is now working for the ambulance service…

Excited about an inclusive future for housing

Member Engagement Officer Ruth Chaplain has been at the Northern…

The foundations for a career in housing

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations we’re speaking…

Taking on a challenge to support Unlocking Success

The Social Housing Tenants’ Climate Jury

Over thirty years of friendship at the NHC for Lynda

When Executive Assistant Lynda Redshaw joined the Northern Consortium…