Black History Month (BHM) UK (October) promotes knowledge, understanding and recognition of Black history and achievements. It aims to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by black people to the cultural and economic development of the UK. People from many different backgrounds come together during this month to celebrate the positive role of black people [...]
This summer, Opendoor Homes completed its biggest construction to date at Gracie House in Prospect Ring, East Finchley. The 50 new homes were built on a previously underused site, and will provide much-needed affordable accommodation to families who had an open homelessness case with Barnet Homes. The construction finished earlier than planned, despite the [...]
Opendoor Homes reached a huge milestone this week, taking ownership of its 500th home. Opendoor Homes, which has charitable status, is a registered provider of social housing, and part of The Barnet Group. It is providing affordable housing for those in housing need by building new homes and acquiring homes on the open market. [...]
Friday 20 August was a big day for local residents on Grahame Park, as we hosted our annual Urban Gamez inspired event for this year ‘Rise to the Challenge’ This year’s event sponsored by Morgan Sindall, Quinn London and Notting Hill Genesis, and supported by Greater London Leisure Ltd, FUSE Youth Project, Nutmeg Community and [...]
We’re committed to creating a better Barnet for all those who live and work in the Borough, so we have signed up to the Barnet Voluntary Sector Manifesto. Lead by Barnet Together, and developed over several months and with the involvement of seventeen community organisations from across Barnet including Barnet Carers and Barnet Multi-Faith Forum, [...]
Here at the Barnet Group, we are grateful for the ongoing support we have received from our contractors year on year, especially with the sponsorship of this year’s awards event and their investment into a new Covid-19 Recovery Fund for the new year, that will assist in supporting our residents and the communities they live [...]
We hold our Community Awards awards once a year, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic means we will not be able to meet in person this time around.However, that does not take anything away from the incredible achievements of those nominated for an award. During what has been a difficult year, those listed in [...]
We hold our Community Awards awards once a year, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic means we will not be able to meet in person this time around. However, that does not take anything away from the incredible achievements of those nominated for an award. During what has been a difficult year, those listed [...]
Opendoor Homes has completed two more homes for affordable rent this week. The two-bedroom houses at Crispin Road in Burnt Oak were built on the site of some disused garages, and will provide essential housing for Barnet residents. The homes were designed to fit in with the surrounding homes, and are an excellent addition [...]
Could you be our next apprentice? We're hosting an online open day this Monday 20 July. Six managers will speak about the opportunities they have, along with the benefits of working with them. For more information, and to sign up, visit: eventbrite.com To apply for one of our apprenticeships, visit thebarnetgroup.org/careers