Bernicia Group

Website

www.bernicia.com

Services

In app support

Bernicia has established itself as one of the North East's most prominent and successful housing providers, specializing in the building, renting, selling, and management of homes, alongside delivering specialist support services. The organization serves a diverse customer base of over 60,000 individuals, including single people, couples, families, and older people, as well as those with additional support requirements. They own and manage approximately 14,000 properties across the region.

Committed to significant investment, Bernicia plans to inject £210 million into homes, estates, and communities by 2026, including £63 million specifically for major works to enhance existing properties and neighbourhoods. This commitment includes a target to build 600 new affordable homes by 2026, demonstrating their dedication to expanding housing access. Their service portfolio encompasses finding homes for rent or purchase, including shared ownership and age-exclusive communities, along with comprehensive home management services covering payments, repairs, maintenance, and property improvements. They also provide crucial supported living programs and general help and support services, such as money management, home safety, and employment/training initiatives.

Beyond their primary social landlord role, Bernicia operates successful commercial trading subsidiaries that offer high-quality block and facilities management, estate agency services, private rented accommodations, and open spaces management. The surpluses generated by these commercial ventures are reinvested to amplify the social value delivered to communities. Furthermore, Bernicia incorporates modern infrastructure solutions, as evidenced by their inclusion of "Heat Networks" within tenant information, indicating an engagement with efficient energy systems in their properties.

Locations

• Ashington, England