Staff from The Barnet Group attended the launch of the Trinity Community Hub and cafe on Grahame Park, Colindale. Trinity Church has transformed a previously unused commercial unit on Grahame Park Concourse into a stunning new community space. The newly refurbished hub is home to the Colindale Foodbank, which operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with [...]
eBikes and eScooters are becoming increasingly popular. Most are powered by lithium-ion batteries which can be charged in the home. Batteries can fail catastrophically, they can ‘explode’ and/or lead to a rapidly developing fire. It is important when charging eBikes and eScooters, you do so safely to avoid a risk of a fire starting and [...]
After many years of living in Hendon, former Barnet Homes tenant Ian made a life-changing move to the Lincolnshire coast through the Seaside & Country Homes scheme. Looking for peace, quiet and more space, he relocated to a two-bedroom bungalow in Skegness with his cat, Benji. Ian shares how he discovered the scheme, the challenges [...]
At The Barnet Group, including Opendoor Homes, we believe everyone should be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. That is why we have launched our new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, setting out how we will make our services more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of our diverse communities over the next [...]
Opendoor Homes has launched its new Strategic Plan for 2026-2031, setting out how we will continue to provide safe, affordable, and high-quality homes for local people over the next five years. As we grow to more than 1,000 homes, our focus remains simple: delivering excellent services and making a positive difference to the lives of [...]
In August 2025, Opendoor Homes launched the ‘Knowing Our Tenants’ project to improve the information we hold about residents. Having accurate and up-to-date information helps us better understand residents' needs and provide more tailored services and support. What progress have we made? The table below shows the information we hold about lead Opendoor Homes tenants [...]
Yasmin, was living in emergency temporary accommodation in Edmonton for 2 ½ years with her two children. She moved into an Opendoor Homes new-build flat in Barnet in July 2020. Soon after, she joined the Opendoor Homes Resident Scrutiny Panel, and said of her experience, “It’s been beneficial to me to be on the panel [...]
We will shortly be changing the systems we use to manage calls and emails from residents as part of our commitment to improving your experience of our services. During this transition, you may notice that: Our telephone call queues and voice messages sound slightly different A new in-queue call back feature is available when you [...]
September 2026 On 10 September, we held our second Your Home, Your Say meeting, this time focused on repairs and gas. Click here to download the minutes from this meeting. Our Interim Head of Repairs delivered a clear overview of the service, the Repairs Improvement Project, and the areas where performance and TSMs for ODH [...]
At just 20 years old, Anjana has already achieved something remarkable: completing her apprenticeship, securing a full‑time role and helping hundreds of residents into work, all in less than two years. Anjana joined the Boost apprenticeship programme in October 2024, beginning a 14 month journey that combined hands‑on experience with formal learning. While completing her [...]
