16/01/2026
We’re asking customers across our communities to share their views on introducing new planters at the gateways to our neighbourhoods - helping to boost biodiversity, brighten up local streets, and bring nature closer to home.
As part of our National Trust pledge, we’re committed to making the loc...
14/01/2026
We are pleased to announce that we will build at least 600 more affordable properties and refurbish thousands of existing homes following a £110 million funding deal with Santander UK.
The increased financial capacity from the bank is a boost to the housing supply in Oldham and the surroundi...
09/01/2026
At First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), making our homes, communities, and business greener isn’t just a goal, it’s a commitment. And that commitment has earned us a coveted national accolade.
We’re proud to announce that the annual independent SHIFT assessment has awarded us gold status for 202...
31/12/2025
We’re delighted Angelise Johnston, apprentice joiner in Property Care has received a top gold award in a local skills contest.
Angelise, who works in our voids team, won the accolade at Oldham College’s Year Two Joinery Apprentices’ Competition.
The 18-year-old picked up the gold award by ac...
29/12/2025
A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customer who helps organise affordable food for those in need is our December Hidden Hero.
Volunteer Gavin Millwood has played a vital role in delivering reduced cost food service, The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) that many across Oldham rely on.
The 45-year-ol...
28/12/2025
People who might have been alone this Christmas Day were hosted to turkey and all the trimmings at Tensing Street Community Centre.
FCHO donated £120 towards the party organised by volunteers at the centre in Bardsley and gave each person a gift such as toiletries and slippers. Two hampers provid...
24/12/2025
More than 130 adults and children were invited to Christmas events this month after First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) funded parties at our six community centres.
Each celebration received £200 to provide catering and festive treats and party entertainment at the venues included music quizzes, dan...
24/12/2025
We’re delighted that FCHO has retained the highest rating possible in the latest round of judgements by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).
We continue to have G1/V1 status, following our annual stability check earlier this month. This is carried out to ensure we meet regulatory standards in e...
23/12/2025
First Choice Homes Oldham FCHO has joined a regional housebuilding consortium to capitalise on the government’s upcoming Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).
FCHO becomes the 15th member of JV North as the housing association embarks on a new four-year development strategy to increase it...