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Between October 2025 and January 2026, Manningham Housing Association piloted a six-week Soul Sisters Wellbeing Project  in Keighley – and discovered how much can be achieved for women’s mental health with a modest budget, culturally rooted practice and a safe space to simply be . Led by Community Development Officer, Eyarun Nessa , with support from practitioner Cath Bacon , Soul Sisters brought together a group of 8–12 women each week at Keighley Civic Centre and Keighley C

The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has spoken of his hopes for 2026 as the BME organisation gets ready in September to celebrate 40 years of delivering homes and services to communities in Bradford and Keighley.   In a New Year message, Lee Bloomfield reflected on another 12 months of achievement for MHA in 2025.   He said:   “We found out just before Christmas that we have retained the highest possible grades of G1, V1 from the Regulator of Social Ho

BME National has today submitted evidence to the inquiry into Black homelessness held by the Women and Equalities Committee of the UK Parliament. Black people in the UK are significantly more likely to experience homelessness and housing insecurity than the population s a whole. This is not accidental, nor is it simply the result of individual circumstances. It is the outcome of long-standing structural inequalities in housing, employment and public services that continue to

Manningham Housing Association, a proud member of BME National, recently brought residents and partners together for its Halloween Mela, an event designed to celebrate culture and strengthen community connections. Families enjoyed a safe and welcoming environment where children took part in seasonal activities and adults had the chance to meet staff in an informal setting. The event highlighted the role BME housing associations play in creating inclusive spaces that respect c