The Community Engagement Team recently hosted an action-packed tour of Barnet, giving Resident Board members a front-row seat to the exciting changes happening across our community.  The day kicked off with staff sharing the vision for the regeneration of the Grahame Park Estate, followed by a tour of the Longford Court refurbishment and the Lower Fosters Estate. The afternoon continued with a visit to Grange Estate in Finchley and a final stop at our Opendoor Homes properties at Gracie House. It was an incredibly successful day, leaving everyone encouraged by the progress across the borough. Resident Board member Janet, had this to say about the day, “The Borough Tour was insightful and well worth attending. It was [...]

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 [...]

Our Gardening Clubs bring neighbours together and contribute to building healthy communities. What do you enjoy most about gardening? You don’t think of anything else, you could have a bad day, but when you’re gardening it all goes out the window. I find it very relaxing and it’s good for my health. I want to [...]

As temperatures drop, there are things you can do to keep your home free from damp and mould. By following these steps, you can continue to live safely and healthily. If you think you have damp or mould in your property, please contact us and our dedicated Healthy Homes Team will be here to help [...]

On 30th January 2024, we celebrated our annual Community Awards event at the Sangam Centre in Edgware. This year, we filled the hall with over 150 guests, which goes to show how much it has grown from strength to strength and continues to shine a light on the positive work of residents and communities in [...]

Last Thursday evening over 150 guests attended a gala dinner to celebrate Barnet’s community heroes. Now in its eighth year the Barnet Group Community Awards ceremony was held at the Sangam Centre, and guests included nominees, sponsors, as well as board members and staff of The Barnet Group, with awards being presented by the Mayor [...]

This year, National Apprenticeship Week runs from 10th to 16th February, with the theme "Skills for Life." At The Barnet Group, we are proud to celebrate our commitment to developing talent and providing valuable opportunities through our apprenticeship programme. We are currently on our fifth cohort, which has seen a total of 46 apprentices across [...]

17 - 23 January 2025 is Energy Saving Week, and we are sharing some tips, advice and support available for our residents. With rising energy prices, many Barnet households are feeling the pressure, with 10% estimated to be facing fuel poverty. Help is available. Barnet Council has partnered with Green Doctors, to provide free tailored [...]

We want everyone to have a wonderful Christmas – rocking around the Christmas tree with family and friends, but most importantly we want everyone to have a safe Christmas. Over the Christmas period there are lots of extra fire hazards in the home and we have some top safety tips to help everyone step into [...]