Halton Housing Trust is a Housing Association that owns and manages 6,200 homes in the Cheshire towns of Widnes and Runcorn. We were formed in December 2005 following the transfer of homes from Halton Borough Council.

We provide affordable homes for people who do not have the means to buy or rent privately, help the homeless and provide support to older and disabled people - helping them live independently in their own home.

As a registered charity, we can reduce the amount of tax we pay allowing us to spend more on things that matter to our customers such as improving homes and estates and providing better services. We can also apply for external funding such as government grants.

We deliver services that benefit the local community and create communities where people want to live. We have a clear focus and are passionate about putting our customers first so that they enjoy living in a Halton Housing Trust home.

The Trust is managed by an unpaid Board of Directors made up of five local councillors, five customers and five independent board members. We employ over 240 people including a 80-strong team of trades people in our Construction Services Team.

We are a not-for-profit housing association, officially called a Registered Social Landlord, and are regulated by the Housing Corporation. We are committed to delivering the promises made to our customers during the transfer consultation - providing quality homes, quality services and quality communities.

Work is now well underway on a 10 year, £129 million improvement programme which will see all our homes reach the Decent Homes Standard. This major investment will make a real difference to people's lives by improving properties and creating safe communities.