About us

How we are run

We are simply “open to all”

As a fully mutual housing co-op, we are run entirely by and for our tenant members.  Tenant members own and democratically manage their housing collectively – so they are effectively their own landlord.  This gives them a high level of control over their homes and their neighbourhood.

All our tenants are members and we encourage our members to actively participate in how their coop is governed and run.

From looking at the way the service to the tenants is delivered to approving longer term plans, every member has the opportunity and voice to influence these decisions.

We believe in the ethical ideals of integrity, accountability, transparency, social responsibility and caring for others.

A NEW CHAPTER FOR BNCHA
1 JULY 2026

On 1 July 2026, BNCHA reached one of the most significant milestones in its 50-year history. 

For the first time, BNCHA became an independently managed organisation.

This achievement was the culmination of years of rebuilding, preparation, hard work and determination. Together, these efforts created an organisation capable of managing its own services, team and future.

For a small, tenant-led housing co-operative, this was a major achievement.

We remain tenant-led, rooted in Belgrave and proudly co-operative.

Independence was never simply about ending our previous management arrangements or bringing services under BNCHA’s direct control.

It was about something more important: ensuring that BNCHA’s future belongs to BNCHA.

Today, our Committee, leadership team and staff work together as one organisation. This creates clearer responsibility and accountability for the homes we provide, the services we deliver and the community we serve.

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

Independence gives us the opportunity to build a sustainable, responsive and resilient organisation—one that can serve future generations of BNCHA tenant members.

INDEPENDENCE DOES NOT MEAN
WORKING ALONE

Throughout BNCHA’s journey, we have learned the value of trusted people and strong partnerships.

We will continue to work with organisations, professionals, community partners and friends who contribute knowledge, expertise and support.

For BNCHA, independence means taking responsibility for our own direction while recognising that collaboration, advice and specialist expertise can make us stronger.

Registered as a Co-operative Housing Society with the Financial Conduct Authority No. 21590R and as a Cooperative Housing Association with the Regulator of Social Housing No. C1810