About us You are here: Home / About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,000 homes and employ 400 staff. Our vision and mission Our vision summarises our overall ambition and paints a picture of the world we are trying to create: To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our mission statement sets out how we will make our vision a reality: To build and maintain quality homes and thriving communities by being increasingly efficient and always considering the needs of those we house. Our Values Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. Gender pay statement bpha and other organisations employing more than 250 employees are required to publish a gender pay statement on their website. Due to the pandemic, the deadline for this has been extended from April 2021 to 5 October 2021, however, bpha remains committed to regular, timely reporting on this important matter, and the 2021 statement (for April 2020 data) can be found below. You can download our gender pay statement here. The bpha story bpha was founded in 1990 following a consultation with North Bedfordshire tenants who voted in favour of the creation of a Housing Association to manage their properties. The new organisation raised funds and purchased the housing stock of North Bedfordshire Borough Council. Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association – now known simply as bpha – initially provided rented housing for residents. Since 1990 bpha has continued to grow and develop new homes for customers in the East of England. The services we offer have diversified considerably and now include a range of rented homes, housing for older people and low-cost home ownership. bpha continues to work closely with Bedford Borough Council and the communities of Bedford whilst also now operating in neighbouring counties across the East of England. Links Liability insurance Privacy policy Accessibility Modern Slavery Act Statement Site map Contact us Employee area Proud to be Bushmead Homes Building quality residential developments in central England. Visit bushmeadhomes.co.uk or call: 01234 791169. Domovo Matching people with affordable homes, right across the centre of the UK. Visit domovohomes.co.uk or call: 01234 674070. Help to Buy bpha is the Help to Buy Agent for the Midlands and London. For more information visit www.helptobuyagent2.org.uk or call 03333 214 044. Copyright © 2021 bpha Limited. All rights reserved. Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7BJ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Cookie Policy bpha Privacy Notice Terms of use By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. OKLearn more Last modified: September 8, 2021 at 10:41 am Live Chat (Closed)