Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group

23/08/2026

It's the final week of our campaign. Over the past few weeks, we've been sharing facts and addressing some of the common misconceptions about housing and migration, so you have the information to challenge something if it’s not right.

Today's myth:
"Asylum seekers are flooding the UK."

The fact:
Asylum seekers make up a small proportion of people who come to the UK. Research shows that around 5% of migrants to the UK are asylum seekers, while many others arrive to study, work, or fill essential roles in key sectors.

These myth-busting posts are based on research carried out by the National Housing Federation.

21/08/2026

📱 Look out for our Me and My Home Survey

From next week, we’ll be sending customers a text message containing a secure link to our short annual survey.

Your answers will help us understand the needs of everyone in your home and provide services and support that work better for you.

Taking part is voluntary, and you can skip any questions you don’t feel comfortable answering.

🎁 Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win one of six £100 Amazon vouchers.

Find out more: https://www.msvhousing.co.uk/you-and-your-home/me-and-my-home-survey/

20/08/2026

We are tackling another common misconception about asylum seekers with the facts.

Today's myth:

❌ “Asylum seekers take our jobs.”

The fact:

✅ Asylum seekers are mostly barred from working while their claim is being considered.

Understanding the facts helps challenge misconceptions and supports more informed conversations about asylum seekers and our communities.

These myth busters are based on research from the National Housing Federation.

17/08/2026

Every home matters. That's why we're committed to tackling tenancy fraud and ensuring our homes are available for people who genuinely need them.

Although the vast majority of our customers do the right thing, tenancy fraud can have a real impact on families waiting for a home.

Examples of tenancy fraud:

• Subletting your entire MSV home to someone else
• Living elsewhere and not using the property as your main home
• Providing false information on a housing application
• Making a fraudulent claim to succeed a tenancy

Remember, tenancy fraud is a criminal offence and can lead to an unlimited fine and up to two years in prison.

If you suspect fraud, report it confidentially:

📧 [email protected]
📞 0161 226 4211
👤 Speak to your Neighbourhood, Later Living or Supported Housing Officer

Your report could help ensure a home is available for a family in need.

17/08/2026

CEG is working with Clints and The Plant Blends to deliver a Youth Entrepreneurship & Career Pathways Outreach Day this Friday at our Space Manchester hub.

This event gives young people the opportunity to hear directly from the founders behind two successful Manchester brands, gain valuable industry insight, explore career pathways, and learn what it takes to turn passion into purpose.

✨ Founder-led talks
💡 Entrepreneurship and career insights
🤝 Networking opportunities
🏆 Creative challenges and prize giveaways
🎯 Inspiration for your next steps

Whether you're interested in business, fashion, food, branding or building your own future, this is an opportunity to learn from those who've done it.

📅 Friday 21st August 2026
⏰ 11:00am - 2:30pm
📍 Space Manchester, 125 Great Western Street, Manchester M14 2AW

17/08/2026

We're continuing our myth-busting campaign, sharing the facts about asylum seekers and housing.

Today's myth:

❌ “Asylum seekers get priority on the housing register.”

The fact:

✅ Asylum seekers are generally not eligible for social housing while their asylum claim is being considered.

It’s important to understand how housing eligibility works, so we can challenge misconceptions and have more informed conversations about housing and homelessness.

These myth busters are based on research and information from the National Housing

14/08/2026

Free British Sign Language courses by the Manchester Deaf Centre for eligible Manchester residents. Follow the link to see if you meet the criteria

Learn BSL for Free Page last updated 2026-08-12 Thanks to funding from Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES), we are offering a programme of free British Sign Language

13/08/2026

🏠 We're back with another social housing myth, sharing the facts to help you challenge common misconceptions.

Today's myth:�
❌ "Social housing lowers standards."

The fact:�
✅ Good-quality social housing helps create stable, healthy communities and gives people a secure foundation from which to work, learn and build their futures. Safe, affordable homes benefit not only residents but the wider community too.

Understanding the positive impact of social housing helps challenge outdated assumptions and highlights the important role it plays in supporting people and places to thrive. 💚

These myth busters are based on research carried out by the National Housing Federation.

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