Progress Housing Group

16/10/2026

Happy 100th birthday to the oldest and possibly the longest serving tenant at Stanner Lodge, Erika!

We were delighted to join Erika and her friends, daughter and son-in-law, as she celebrated with bacon butties and cake.

Erika told us: “I’m very glad that so many people have turned up. I am very grateful I have so many friends—they are good friends. I like coming to the community centre and being sociable. I have been here the longest and I am the oldest!"

Read Erika's full story here: https://orlo.uk/iTwiE

16/10/2026

"The process was quite simple, filling in the application form and then attending the event. Everyone was really friendly and it was lovely hearing all the different stories about the range of activities happening in our communities.
" I was overwhelmed when we won – it enabled us to put on our Christmas dinner which we would otherwise have struggled to do. That money was a lifeline to us, so I would encourage others to apply.”

Nate was one of last year's Soup Dragon's Den winners. He was over the moon when he won the most votes and was awarded £1,000 for his project to provide Christmas lunch to people who needed it in Chorley.

This could be you if you enter this year's event, which is sponsored by SSR Roofing.

We are offering the chance to win up to £1,000 from our Community Investment Fund by applying to take part in our Soup Dragon’s Den.
The application process is also open to anyone who has an idea support to the areas where we have properties. This means tenants, as well as non-tenant community groups and individuals, Reside With Progress supported living tenants and their support workers.
We will shortlist up to six groups, who will be invited to attend our Soup Dragon’s Den event. There will be lots of networking - and soup! All those short listed, but don't win, will still receive up to £200 for their project. And don't worry if you can't attend the event - speak to our Customer Voice Team about alternative ways of sharing your project.

So if you would like funding for your project, apply via https://orlo.uk/aRSP6 by Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Good luck!

We are offering tenants, supported living tenants and support workers who have an idea to improve their communities or schemes, the chance to win up to £1,000 from our Community Investment Fund by applying to take part in our Soup Dragon’s Den. The application process is also open to non-tenant c...

15/10/2026

Hearing directly from tenants helps us focus on the changes that matter most to the people who use our services.

So we would love your suggestions to help us improve our Community Safety service which will be reviewed by our Tenants' Voice - Improving Services group.

The Community Safety service helps people affected by anti-social behaviour, hate crime and mate crime.
Their work helps make our communities safer for everyone. The team listens to concerns, investigates reports, takes action to prevent further instances and provides support to those affected.

This review will take place over a number of weeks with sessions planned for the following dates:
• Initial session – Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10.30am
• Session 1 – Tuesday 3 November at 1.30pm
• Session 2 – Tuesday 17 November at 10.30am
• Session 3 – Tuesday 1 December at 10.30am
• Session 4 – Tuesday 15 December at 10.30am
• Feedback session – Thursday 14 January 2027 at 10.30am

The sessions are open to all tenants to get involved and we would love to include a wide range of tenants in the review.
To find out more, contact the Customer Voice Team via https://orlo.uk/Vzxv1 or call 0333 320 4555.

Read more about what is involved here: https://orlo.uk/s6fzg

15/10/2026

We can't wait to see our communities looking spooky for Halloween!

We are proud to support one of our tenants April and fund the prize vouchers as part of our social value commitment.

So if you are in Wade Hall, why not join in the fun and enter Wade Hall Litter pick heroes' house decoration competition.

Enter by calling April on 0785 713 1529 by Friday, 23 October. Voting will take place on Sunday, 25 October at the Halloween event.
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14/10/2026

What a transformation!

It was brilliant to finally see DIY SOS Preston: Bringing Dan Home on BBC One and to see the difference made by everyone involved.

Colleagues from our Property Services teams volunteered their time and skills during the build, working alongside the DIY SOS team and other local volunteers to help create an accessible home for Daniel and his family.

We’re incredibly proud to have played a small part in such an important project.

A huge well done to everyone involved.

14/10/2026

‘Proud’, ‘Inspired’, ‘Educated’ and ‘Joy.’

These are just some of the words that Tenant Committee members, board members and colleagues said about being part of Progress Housing Group during our celebration event last month.

As we believe that listening to our tenants and involving them in decision-making is key to delivering better homes and services, we invited them to celebrate their achievements and recognise the difference tenant involvement has made over the past year.

A huge thank you to all our Tenant Committee members for their dedication and valuable contributions.

Read more about their achievements and the impact they’re making: https://orlo.uk/IRFFb

13/10/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and able to be themselves.

We are now a Hate Crime Third-Party Reporting Centre, giving people another safe and accessible place to report hate crime and seek support if they do not feel ready or able to approach the police directly.

For us, this is about more than providing somewhere to make a report. It reflects the kind of organisation we want to be and the communities we want to help create.

We want people to know that if they experience hate or discrimination, they do not have to face it alone.

Our work on equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging runs through all that we do, from supporting people experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness, to listening to our tenants and colleagues, challenging discrimination and stigma, and creating homes and communities where people feel safe and included.

Becoming a Hate Crime Third Party Reporting Centre is another way we can put those commitments into action.



Read more here: https://orlo.uk/9Sis4

12/10/2026

We’re going to be on DIY SOS!

Last year, colleagues from our Property Services teams volunteered their time and skills to help with the BBC’s DIY SOS Big Build in Freckleton.

The team joined volunteers from across the community to help transform a family home and support teenager Daniel in returning home to his family after spending nearly three years living apart from them.

Now we can finally see the finished transformation.

DIY SOS Preston: Bringing Dan Home airs tomorrow, Tuesday 13 October at 8pm on BBC One.

We’re incredibly proud of everyone from Progress Housing Group who played a part.

10/10/2026

Today, we recognise the importance of having a safe place to call home and the impact this has on our mental health and wellbeing.

Our charity Key Unlocking Futures supports young people and families through homelessness support, emotional wellbeing services, family mediation and support for those experiencing domestic abuse.

Homelessness and mental health are closely connected, and no one should have to face these challenges alone.

Let’s continue to break the stigma, show compassion and remind others that support is available, hope matters, and every future is worth investing in.

To find out more about how Key can help you, visit https://orlo.uk/okg45

10/10/2026

Free on-the-spot counselling!

This World Mental Health Day, we are reminding tenants that support is available whenever life feels overwhelming.
Whilst there are huge waiting lists for counselling, our free, independent wellbeing and support service for tenants - called Tenant Care - can offer someone to talk to over the phone in an instant.

Whether you're struggling with stress, feeling lonely, worried about money, or simply need someone to talk to, the service, delivered by independent providers Life & Progress, offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Just call 0330 094 8845.