Peter started facing challenges with drug use and his mental health after a series of unfortunate events caused everything to spiral out of control. He lost his job and had a nervous breakdown, and he was experiencing homelessness when he first stayed with Horton Housing in 2022. Since then, Peter has worked hard to give […]
Imad runs his own shop, Arabica selling Arabic groceries, products and sweets in Bradford. He moved from Syria with his family under a resettlement programme in 2016 and has settled to life in the UK. Here he tells his story. I was a building contractor and living a comfortable life in Syria, with a big
Welcome to the summer 2025 edition of your Here at Horton newsletter. In here, you will find our latest news, results of the Satisfaction Survey 2024-25, an update from Horton’s Scrutiny Group and our latest volunteering opportunities. We hope you enjoy reading this edition of your newsletter. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive the
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Huddersfield MP Harpreet Uppal visited two services on Friday (9 May 2025) providing supported housing for people who have experienced homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Kirklees. Harpreet Uppal was invited by Horton Housing to meet tenants and colleagues from their Horton Intervention and Prevention Service (HIPS) and Substance, Tenancy and Resettlement Service (STARS)
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Hello, Are you looking for a new challenge? The Horton Housing Group have an exciting opportunity for people to join our Horton Housing Association and our Chartford Housing Limited boards. The positions are voluntary and you do not need to have previous board experience. We are keen to hear from people who have strong links
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“I was drug-free before coming to Spring Street. I’ve had two challenging times in my life when I turned to drugs. The first was when I was 18. I was using survival tactics to buy more drugs and ended up in a young offenders’ institute. The second time was seven years ago, after my divorce.
Article written by Horton Housing’s Housing Director Liz O’Connor. Horton embraces new approaches to tenant involvement On Tuesday, 25th February, I attended the National Housing Federation’s Conference in London on Customer Experience and Resident Engagement. Throughout the day, I participated in several sessions focused on promoting involvement and the customer journey in housing. However, none
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David came to Horton’s Fairmount accommodation in Bradford in 2020. He had a drug addiction and was living on the streets, which led to a number of stays in prison. Through his time at Fairmount, David has focused on his recovery, rebuilding his relationship with his family and gaining his independence. This is his story.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon visited a service for people experiencing mental health challenges and housing issues or homelessness in Harrogate on Friday (17 January 2025). Tom Gordon was invited by Horton Housing to meet tenants and colleagues at their Harrogate Stay Well service to find out more about what the service provides. Harrogate
Horton Housing Association’s annual donations campaign, ‘Warm this Winter’ has launched again this year. We are asking for donations of warm clothing including coats, jumpers, fleeces, hats, scarves, gloves and socks. We are also asking for donations of unused toiletries. Financial donations are welcome and will be used to buy winter clothing and toiletries for
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