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Keep up to date with all of the latest news from GHA and in your community.
If you’re close to pension age, make sure you are claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to.
Wheatley Foundation has ended the year on a high after providing lifeline support to more than 8,800 customers through 2021.
Wheatley Group has helped tenants claw back over £11million in unclaimed benefits in the past year.
GHA’s transformation of a former stable block into 52 affordable homes has picked up yet another award.
Youngsters in Glasgow have been de-stressing with mindful arts and crafts thanks to a community arts project.
Tenants of Scotland’s biggest social landlord are being asked their views on plans for a massive £54 million transformation of a Glasgow community.
A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.
A pop-up larder is helping older people pick up their groceries and meet their neighbours - without leaving the comfort of their block of flats.
Wheatley Group is urging customers worried about rising energy bills to get in touch.
MINISTER for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights, Patrick Harvie MSP, visited a Glasgow community to see how Wheatley Group is leading the way in driving a green agenda and eliminating fuel poverty.
An electric car club in Glasgow is on the road to success in time for its second anniversary – after customers travelled over 74,000 miles in only two years.
Over 236 tonnes of furniture have been saved from being dumped or going to landfill thanks to a life-changing upcycling service from Wheatley Group.
GHA tenant Liz Macinarlin used to get up in the middle of the night to use her washing machine.
Glasgow Housing Association concierge Fred Diver has been praised by tenants for growing potatoes ‘fit for the gods’.
Time is running out for people to apply for 50 further education bursaries from Wheatley Group.
It was a visit from her grandkids in lockdown that got GHA tenant Tricia Anderson thinking.
Older tenants at a new Wheatley development in Glasgow are getting to know their neighbours thanks to some iconic photographs of their home city.
Wheatley Group is searching for 10 talented university leavers to join its graduate training programme this summer.
People living in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities are being helped to go on to further education thanks to Wheatley Group.
Young people have the chance to apply for a “brilliant opportunity” and be part of Wheatley Group's modern apprenticeship programme.
One of the first tenants to move into a new development in Glasgow, designed to help older people live independently for longer, says his dream home is “like a hotel”.
Cube Housing Association has formally become part of Glasgow Housing Association.
Wheatley, Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management organisation, today announced Jo Armstrong as its new chair.
Please remember we are here to support you and your family during these extraordinary times.
Thanks for your patience as we continue to operate in line with government guidance.
The first album from award-winning music collective Ensemble, set up to support young people, is released today.
Up to 60 Modern Apprenticeships places are up for grabs at Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management organisation, Wheatley Group.
A lifeline fund set up a year ago to support people across Scotland through the pandemic has delivered emergency items to almost 7000 households in hardship.
Over 50 vulnerable men are to be offered new homes after a partnership enabled Lowther Homes, a subsidiary of Wheatley Group, to buy the Bellgrove Hotel, a private hostel in Glasgow’s East End.
GHA tenant Cameron Docherty didn’t know where to turn after he lost his job as a delivery driver and got into financial difficulties.
GHA, part of Wheatley Group, is transforming two derelict sites in the south side of Glasgow - bringing 48 new affordable homes to the city.
Wheatley Group is helping young people kick start their career by recruiting more apprentices in May.
Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management group is searching for up to 10 of Scotland’s brightest university leavers to join its graduate training programme.
Wheatley Group helped tenants access an extra £9.4million of unclaimed welfare benefits they were due.
A MAJOR drive is underway to involve young people in Wheatley communities in the arts.
Wheatley Group’s fuel advice service helped tenants save over £1million on their energy bills over the past year.
Cube tenants have voted overwhelmingly to join up with Wheatley sister organisations GHA and Loretto.
Hugh Andrews is living testimony to Wheatley Group’s commitment to tackle homelessness in Scotland.
Make sure you and your family keep safe at home this Christmas.
Sixteen of Scotland's brightest and best university leavers have joined Wheatley Group's Ignite graduate training programme.
A new safe and secure way of paying is helping tenants keep on top of their rent.
Three of Scotland’s leading social landlords unveiled plans today that would pave the way for over £600 million to be invested in new and existing homes and the creation of hundreds of new jobs.
Work has started on 70 new affordable homes on the site of a former primary school in Glasgow.
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart MSP held a virtual meeting with Wheatley Group staff to hear how they have supported vulnerable customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Glasgow City Council was today given an update on the progress of the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA), the biggest project of its kind in the UK outside of London.
Tenants have praised the ‘brilliant’ support they have received from Wheatley’s housing officers in Glasgow during the pandemic.
We are doing everything we can to help you and your family stay safe at home during these difficult times.
Wheatley Group has helped hundreds of homeless people put a roof over their heads throughout the coronavirus crisis.
“It was like magic”: Wheatley Foundation gives people the chance to study at college and university with 80 new bursary awards.
Work has started on a new affordable housing development in Glasgow.
Wheatley Group, Scotland’s largest housing, care and property management group, has now provided more than 400 empty homes for local authorities to use as temporary accommodation for the homeless during the pandemic.
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Communities has seen for herself how Wheatley is supporting thousands of vulnerable people across Scotland combat Covid-19.
Wheatley Group is on the lookout for 12 of Scotland’s brightest and best university leavers to join its graduate training programme.
Are you worried or have questions about Coronavirus? Expert help and advice from health care professionals and the Government is available.
GHA is helping children do better at school by giving them free tablet computers.
GHA staff raised a mountain of cash for charity by climbing the height of Mount Everest TWICE.
Open letter from Housing Minister Kevin Stewart to Council, Housing Association and Housing Co-operative tenants in Scotland.
Wheatley Group has delivered more than 25,000 emergency food parcels to people at crisis point as a result of the pandemic.
IF you’re on certain benefits and your child is starting school in August you can get cash help from the Scottish Government.
Almost 100,000 welfare calls have been made to tenants by GHA staff during the coronavirus crisis – leading to vital help for some of our most vulnerable customers.
Thanks for your patience as we continue to operate a restricted range of services, in line with government guidance.
The tenant chair of Scotland’s largest social landlord has renewed calls - as the coronavirus crisis continues - for “urgent and radical” change to Universal Credit (UC).
Older tenants are getting extra security and peace of mind in their homes during the coronavirus crisis.
More than 2000 vulnerable households across Scotland have been helped by an emergency fund set up by Wheatley Group.
Wheatley Group is helping make dreams of going to university and college a reality for people across Scotland.
Tenants have praised ‘brilliant’ Wheatley Group staff for ‘fighting their corner’ in helping them with benefit claims.
Wheatley Group has announced a significant boost to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Scotland.
Generous Wheatley contractors and suppliers are doing their bit to support vulnerable people across Scotland during the pandemic.
A concierge at a multi-storey block in Glasgow has been hailed a hero for helping save a toddler’s life.
Wheatley Group has now delivered over 10,000 emergency food parcels to people in need across Scotland through its lifeline EatWell service.
If you’re on Universal Credit, and claiming housing costs to pay your rent, make sure you let the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) know of changes to your rent.
Wheatley Group’s lifeline EatWell service has delivered more than 5800 food parcels to vulnerable customers in the past month – and is on course to distribute thousands more.
Wheatley Group’s emergency food service EatWell is expanding further with three new distribution hubs being created across Glasgow.
Wheatley, Scotland’s largest housing, care and property-management group, helped hundreds of families in Glasgow enjoy a happier Easter.
Vulnerable families across Scotland are receiving extra help to combat the coronavirus crisis by Scotland’s largest housing, care and property-management group.
Wheatley, Scotland’s largest housing, property management and care group, is pitching in to provide emergency food to homeless people during the coronavirus crisis.
Wheatley, Scotland’s largest housing, care and property-management group, has delivered more than 1600 emergency food parcels to vulnerable customers in the past two weeks.
Wheatley, Scotland’s largest housing, care and property management group, has provided more than 100 empty homes to local authorities as temporary accommodation for homeless people.
Wheatley Group is appealing for businesses to donate food to help people struggling with the impact of Coronavirus.
A musical project is breaking down the generation gap in north west Glasgow.
A star of Scotland’s favourite soap is helping launch a new campaign to encourage tenants to stay safe at home.
School leavers have the chance to become Modern Apprentices with Scotland’s largest housing, property and care organisation.
Wheatley Group has handed over its 100th home to Scotland’s Housing First partnership to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Scotland.
The March issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out now.
Our Home Comforts service helps tenants who need furniture but can’t afford it.
GHA environmental staff have recycled dumped household items like washing machines and cookers and raised more than £13,000 for charity.
GHA tenants helped set up a food bank to provide emergency support to people in crisis.
Almost 200 new homes to rent are being brought forward by GHA as part of the regeneration of Sighthill.
Saving money using MySavings is now even easier – thanks to a new smartphone app.
The places where people can top up their Scottish Gas key or card are changing.
The December issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out this week.
Residents in high-rise properties are being given leaflets outlining how to prevent fires in the home and what to do if one starts in their building.
One of the UK housing sector’s most eminent figures has been appointed vice chair of Scotland’s largest housing association.
A gifted youngster from Milton hopes to make a career as a photographer when he’s older.
Steven Gray, Wheatley Group's neighbourhood services manager, explains what your environmental teams do when the winter sets in.
GHA has appointed Jehan Weerasinghe as its new Managing Director.
GHA pledges hundreds more houses as Council Leader marks new-build milestone.
November is our Month of Engagement – and we want tenants to get involved.
Older people in Glasgow have discovered their inner Banksy - with a little help from Wheatley Group’s Livingwell Service.
We want you – yes YOU – to help improve your neighbourhood.
The October issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out now.
A burst water main is affecting normal water supplies in parts of Coatbridge and the Baillieston area of north east Glasgow.
GHA is encouraging tenants to recycle.
Graduates on a new graduate training scheme in housing got to work as the sector celebrated Scottish Housing Day.
A free scheme which helps people get to and from doctor’s appointments in Glasgow is looking for volunteer drivers.
GHA’s App for smartphone users will no longer be available after 30 September.
Hollywood actor Brian Cox is joining forces with Wheatley Group to help prevent suicide.
A pioneering programme to tackle unemployment in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas has created nearly 800 jobs and training opportunities in its first year.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited GHA’s latest development of 152 affordable flats – and heard how the homes were giving tenants a bright new future.
Talented tenant Jean Nish has some good advice for keen amateur photographers – look for the unexpected, look up and above all, enjoy!
Tenants and their families were in the driving seat at a fun day in the south of Glasgow.
A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow has been transformed into 52 new flats for mid-market rent.
Need to get online to apply for benefits or find a job? We can help.
A community in the south of the city celebrated an important historical event last week – and had a party at the same time.
Your Livingwell News magazine is out now.
If you’re keen to get rid of unwanted furniture, help keep communities clean and support your fellow tenants – why not donate to Home Comforts?
Wheatley Group has launched a search for 22 graduates to join its new two-year programme – and kickstart a great career in housing.
The summer issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out now.
A tenant has praised GHA’s Environmental Wardens after they stopped a fire breaking out in her home.
These stunning images may look like they are from a remote Highland glen – but they were taken in the heart of Glasgow’s east end.
MySavings will cost you less, every day.
Wheatley Group is making a last call for young people looking for a Modern Apprenticeship.
A new-look community hall in a GHA block in Milton is bringing people together and helping them improve their skills.
Disadvantaged families who can’t afford the costs of studying offered cash support by housing group.
Tenants in a community in the north east of Glasgow have called for more people to learn how to save a life.
Think you might be entitled to pension credit – the benefit that tops up your pension?
We’re carrying out an update to our online services from 6pm tonight (Friday) until Sunday at 4pm.
Two housing associations are joining forces to build 106 new affordable homes in Easterhouse.
A GHA couple marked a major milestone recently by celebrating 70 years of marriage.
The Spring issue of Livingwell News - our newsletter for tenants 55 and over in our communities - is out now.
School leavers have a fantastic opportunity to get their career off to a flying start – thanks to Wheatley Group.
The March 2019 issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out shortly.
New GHA homes are changing tenants’ lives – and transforming communities at the same time.
With more than £170m spent on improving GHA tower blocks since 2003, tenants love the smart new look inside and out.
Doreen McGrindle, like thousands of tenants across Glasgow, loves living in our multi-storey blocks.
GHA tenant Natalie Monroe, 27, from Cathkinview Place, Mount Florida, on why the concierges in her block make all the difference.
The complete transformation of social housing in Scotland’s largest city under Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has boosted the Scottish economy by £2 billion and supported thousands of jobs, a new report has revealed.
Regeneration giant ENGIE has handed over new homes and festive hampers for GHA's newest customers in Cathay Street, Milton.
A pioneering project helping long-term unemployed into work has delivered more than £8 million of social value to Scotland’s largest city.
The search is on for modern apprentices to join Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management organisation.
The December issue of the Key is out now - have you checked it out?
GHA tenants have spoken about how much they love life in a high-rise block.
Glasgow really is the dear green place – and few places show it better than Knightswood.
IF you want to improve your skills and help other people, volunteering with the Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) could be for you.
A GHA tenant has created the first news website aimed at the African-Caribbean community in Scotland.
A “Meet the Neighbours” event has given older tenants who have moved into new-build homes the chance to get together, make new friends and lay the foundations of a flourishing community.
Homes for mid-market rent in a new development in the East End of Glasgow were all snapped up in record time.
Our latest meeting of the African Housing Forum takes place on Wednesday, 12 September in Wheatley Academy in Glasgow city centre from 5-7pm.
Scotland’s Housing and Communities Minister Kevin Stewart came face to face in Glasgow with unemployed people being supported to get 'work ready'.
Older tenants are showing why Glasgow really is the 'Dear Green Place' to mark the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Garden Festival.
GHA tenants in the south got a preview of new facilities to help older people live more independently.
Scotland’s largest social landlord is looking for a tenant to play a key role in shaping the future of homes and services in Glasgow’s communities.
Wheatley Group has unveiled £185 million of new funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help build and improve thousands of affordable homes across Scotland.
TENANTS in Sighthill got together for a barbeque to celebrate the opening of a new play park – and give their views on future plans for the area.
A TENANT in the south is helping make his community cleaner and greener.
Families from GHA’s Kingsway flats organised a picnic celebration for the community to celebrate Eid.
GHA’s housing office at Munro Place in Anniesland is moving to 20 Dykebar Avenue, Knightswood, G13 3HF.
The UK Government is making important changes to the benefits system – and we can help you work your way through them.
Young people from some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities are being offered life-changing support to help them go to university or college.
A community in the north east of Glasgow has been rated the first five-star GHA neighbourhood in the city.
Work has started on 134 new homes which will transform the heart of a Glasgow community.
What does ‘doorstep crime’ mean to you?
Our older tenants are going wild for Harry and Meghan as their wedding day gets closer.
A customer has told how meeting therapy ponies was a dream come true.
The first of 51 new social houses have arrived on site in Glasgow’s south side as a new development being delivered by CCG (Scotland) Ltd on behalf of Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) progresses.
Wheatley Group is on target to create 2500 new jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities by 2020 for people in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.
A pioneering service run by Wheatley Group to support new tenants make the most of their new home has helped more than 1500 people in the past year.
Our new magazine for older customers is out now.
If you're looking to offer support to a young person in Glasgow, then here’s your chance.
A Drumchapel couple received a touching letter from a previous tenant describing how much he enjoyed growing up there.
A TEAM of GHA footballers has been winning friends and building bridges on and off the park.
Time is running out to apply for an apprenticeship with Wheatley Group.
A tenant, 56, from the south side of Glasgow, talks about the support he got from Eat Well, a Wheatley Group service which helps people in food poverty.
Residents in a development of 130 new affordable homes in Castlemilk told Scotland’s Housing Minister today how their new houses had changed their lives.
When Glasgow Housing Association (GHA), at the end of last year, was named one of Europe’s top businesses, it dispelled the myth public organisations can’t be as efficient, as high performing and as customer focused as the private sector, without losing any aspect of social conscience, writes Wheatley Group Chief Executive Martin Armstrong
The March 2018 issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out now.
Due to the major disruption caused by the bad weather our offices will be closed today (Friday). We’re very sorry for any inconvenience.
Due to the bad weather our offices will not be open today.
The regeneration of the Gallowgate has taken a huge step forward as work has started on 143 new GHA homes in the area.
Glasgow's Lord Provost helped celebrate GHA’s business excellence this week.
GHA tenants in the south side of Glasgow are enjoying a brand new community room right on their doorstep.
OUR Volunteer Plus partnership helped young people change their lives – and help others too.
Are you struggling to afford a hot drink or a bite to eat? A café in Glasgow is offering a free cuppa and a sandwich.
Budding theatre stars took centre stage as they got an exclusive behind the scenes peek at the inner workings of the National Theatre of Scotland.
Tenants in the North East of Glasgow got closer to GHA staff over the summer.
Glasgow Housing Association is celebrating a double win at a prestigious business awards.
GHA is helping older tenants make sure their homes are ready for the winter weather.
Virtuoso Dora MacDonald is a dab hand at painting, as these stunning pictures show.
The December 2017 issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out now.
GHA tenant Fraser Moore, 23, from Balornock, on how volunteering helped him realise what he is capable of doing.
More than 15,000 older Glaswegians are set to benefit from a £100 winter warmer.
A new community hall in Castlemilk is bringing older GHA tenants together and helping them socialise.
Scotland's largest social landlord has been awarded one of Europe’s most prestigious prizes for business excellence.
The latest issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out now.
Scotland's largest social landlord has been shortlisted for one of Europe’s most prestigious prizes for business excellence.
New GHA homes in the south of Glasgow are providing modern spacious places to live – and bringing families closer together at the same time.
A new improved £33 million repairs service is being rolled out to thousands of tenants and factored homeowners across Wheatley Group communities in the west of Scotland.
Earlier today (Friday, September 8) the Direct Debit service provider Allpay accidentally took two rental payments from a number of GHA tenants.
GHA is helping people grow in confidence and improve their skills.
Stay safe at home – especially when it comes to fire.
GHA unveils 105 affordable homes at Govan tram depot site as Wheatley announces further £65 million of private investment.
The August 2017 issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out this week.
GHA’s new homes not only provide modern, spacious places for tenants to live – they’re helping people into work at the same time.
OUR Volunteer Plus partnership helped young people change their lives – and help others too.
Our GHA van is out and about in the North East, helping us get closer to our customers.
Thousands of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Scotland’s biggest city will be given a personal money mentor as part of a pioneering new scheme to tackle poverty and inequality.
Views are being sought on Glasgow's Draft Community Plan – covering everything from health and wealth to jobs and childcare.
We have today set up a helpline for any residents with concerns after the tragic fire in a London tower block.
The June 2017 issue of the Key – the magazine for GHA tenants – is out this week.
Almost 1000 East End schoolkids were going for gold at this year’s FARE Legacy Games.
GHA is all about creating ‘Better homes, better lives, a better Glasgow’.
Wheatley Group is highlighting an issue that is more widespread than many people think – hoarding.
Housing estates across central Scotland are being put under the microscope by Keep Scotland Beautiful in a new scheme to make communities great.
We’ve launched a last call for applications for this year’s Modern Apprenticeships.
We're offering lifeline support to tenants and their families to pursue their dreams of going to university.
Join Ted and see how a My GHA online services account makes it simple to pay rent and report repairs.
Children from some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities are to get their first experience of the theatre, thanks to a new partnership.
Our African Housing Forum helps tenants make their voices heard – and spreads the word about job opportunities at the same time.
Tenants across the city are saving thousands of pounds thanks to GHA’s fuel advisors.
A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow is to be turned into flats for mid-market rent.
Ninety young people from some of Scotland’s most deprived communities are being given the chance to kickstart their career through new apprenticeships.
Work has started on 150 new homes as part of plans to transform a community in the south of Glasgow.
A new charitable trust targeting poverty and social exclusion in the most deprived communities in Scotland is set to reach up to 7000 people in its first year.
One of GHA’s largest developments of new social housing is on track for completion next year.
Ninety apprentices and trainees, including people from disadvantaged communities, are learning how to make Scotland’s neighbourhoods cleaner and greener.
More than 50 new affordable homes are taking shape as part of a £20million regeneration project in Glasgow’s north-west.
Scotland’s largest social landlord launches its latest WinterReady initiative.
The new Chair of Scotland’s largest social landlord, Glasgow Housing Association (GHA), is Barmulloch tenant Bernadette Hewitt.
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart saw for himself how a Glasgow community has been transformed.
Almost 50 new affordable homes are taking shape in the latest phase of a major regeneration project in the south side of Glasgow.
An innovative £4.3million district heating scheme in the south side of Glasgow will save hundreds of GHA tenants money on their fuel bills.
A GHA tenant who moved into a new community in the west of Glasgow says his new home has changed his life.
GHA has opened a new digital learning centre in Toryglen to give social housing tenants access to free online access and support.
Wheatley Group, Cube's parent company, has announced it will invest more than £100 million over the next five years in maintaining and improving communities across Central Scotland.
Almost 1000 East End schoolkids were going for gold at this year’s FARE Legacy Games.
The latest step in the regeneration of a Glasgow community took place today when a block of flats was demolished to make way for new homes.
Older GHA tenants got the cha-cha-chance to put their best foot forward at a series of tea dances.
Tenants are helping to shape the next stage of the regeneration of the Gallowgate.
New homes in Barmulloch are bringing people together and helping create a real sense of community.