Get behind WHA’s charity of the year and help people in Warrington facing food poverty
Warrington Foodbank has been WHA’s nominated charity for the second year in a row – and is now inviting tenants to get behind the cause. The demand for Foodbanks is rising: Warrington Foodbank has reported an increase of 17% in the last year with 80 tonnes of food distributed- more than a third of which […]
Bell Group are recruiting now
The Bell Group are currently looking to recruit 1 multi-trade apprentice in the Warrington / Widnes Area. For more information, please contact Bell Group at apprenticeships@bell-group.co.uk
Proud to have raised some dough for Alzheimer’s Society this Cupcake Day
Our staff, volunteers, residents and LifeTime members rose to the challenge for this year’s Cupcake Day – raising money for Alzheimer’s Society by baking, buying and selling delicious treats as well as holding a decorating competition. We took part in the annual event on Thursday, June 14, raising more than £150 after selling 300 cupcakes […]
A big thankyou to WHA’s Whia service for helping to make life easier around the home
Barry Woodger needed support to get around his home after suffering a stroke in March. A referral came to our Whia service (Warrington Home Improvement Agency) from the NHS and we stepped in to help. Now his home has been fitted with aids including a stair rail, a shower rail and rails on internal doors. […]
Our LifeTime service wins an industry award for going the extra mile for our residents
The annual Northern Housing Awards showcases the compelling and inspirational success stories of tenants, landlords and contractors working together across the North of England, celebrating and rewarding the people, ideas and organisations that shape the work of tomorrow.
Our LifeTime centre is getting chatty to help combat loneliness for people in Warrington
Our LifeTime centre has joined the new national Chatty Café Scheme to help combat loneliness for people in Warrington. There are now dedicated tables marked ‘This is a chatter and natter table’ set up on a Tuesday and Thursday between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the café area of the centre at The Gateway on Sankey […]
Join Our Scrutiny Panel
WHASP Warrington Housing Association’s Scrutiny Panel, known as WHASP, is a team of residents who meet bi-monthly to speak with WHA staff and residents in order to evaluate our services. For more information on getting involved, contact Beth on 01925 246810 or bethb@wha.org.uk.
Money Matters: Jim’s Story
Dear Sirs, My letter is prompted by the truly exceptional service, which WHA have recently provided to myself. Our relationship started about 8 years ago when my home was in the process of being re-possessed by my mortgage provider. WHA purchased my flat, and I have been a tenant with them every since that very […]
Money Matters: Barbara’s Story
I came to see Steve to access the money advice service offered by Warrington Housing Association. I needed help putting in an appeal against a decision that I had been overpaid £16500 of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. I came into the office and met Steven who was very nice to me and didn’t […]
Money Matters: 10 ways you can save money on your energy bills
Energy bills are one of the biggest expenses for most households, but also one of the easiest to reduce. With these simple lifestyle changes, you could save a packet whilst also saving energy and helping the environment. 1. Understand your bills Energy bills can be daunting with the amount of information on them, but if […]
