19/03/2024
This month we’re giving you the chance to win £100 for keeping your rent account clear or paying off some of your arrears. You will automatically be entered into our prize draws if: Your rent account is up to date by Sunday 31 March 2024. You will have ten chances of winning £100 paid straight i...
18/03/2024
Like many community centres, Alt Community Centre struggled during the pandemic and the months that followed. Four years on, the centre and its marvellous volunteers – aka ‘Friends of Alt’ – have a newfound spring in their step thanks to a combination of community spirit and support from FCHO. Al...
28/02/2024
Our 88-home West Vale scheme is progressing at pace and last month the twenty-six new affordable, green, family houses there took a big step forward. We are working with contractor Caddick Construction to deliver our flagship development at the gateway to Oldham. In February the project reached i...
05/02/2024
This week we're celebrating #SkillsForLife as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, showcasing some of our fantastic apprentices here at FCHO. Take a look... Our 40-year-old apprentice proves age is just a number Craig joined us in 2023 as a Neighbourhood Care (Grounds) Apprentice. At 40 yea...
30/01/2024
Did you know you can get free, personalised home fire safety advice from our friends at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and it only takes about ten minutes? You can access a new Online Home Fire Safety Check tool, where you can complete a home fire safety check to help identify...
23/01/2024
As we kick off 2024 and continue our work to make our homes, neighbourhoods and business more sustainable, we’re delighted to welcome onboard more Customer Sustainability Champions to be part of our progress. Since their launch in 2022, our Champions have helped us make important strides towards...
10/01/2024
New year, new home? Fabric Living’s latest houses for shared ownership in Royton could make this dream come true for those looking to get a foot on the property ladder at an affordable price. Perfect for families and couples, the collection of stunning three and two-bedroom homes at The Place on...
09/01/2024
Our ‘Need a hand’ campaign is back to help highlight all the ways we can help you manage cost-of-living pressures this winter. Now in its second year, our campaign encourages customers who are struggling, to reach out for free, confidential help from our specialist teams.
20/12/2023
Thanks to generous businesses in our supply chain and kind-hearted colleagues, we’ve received more than £4,240 worth of donations, vouchers and gifts through our Mission Christmas appeal. We are truly grateful for this support that means we can distribute presents to around 1,900 customers in nee...
20/12/2023
We are delighted to have raised £2,200 for Oldham Foodbank this month, to help buy essential provisions for people in need across Oldham this winter.Our colleagues chose Oldham Foodbank as our Charity of the Year 2023, and through generous donations from our colleagues and incredible support from...