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January 2025 Roundtable Meeting with Deputy Mayor of London for Housing – Tom Copley

The meeting discussed the challenges and solutions for affordable housing in London, focusing on the…
7 March 2025
Latest newsStatements & Responses

BMELL Tenants Forum response to the MHLCG Consultation on future social housing rent policy

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum are the Tenant representative group of BMELondon Landlords Collaboration. BMELL…
23 December 2024
Latest newsStatements & Responses

BMELL’s response to MHCLG Consultation on future social housing rent policy

In response to MHCLG Consultation on future social housing rent policy we as BME London…
23 December 2024
Latest newsPress Releases

BME London Landlords and Soul Purpose 360 Join Forces to Empower Black, Asian, and Minoritised Women Tenants Across London

BME London Landlords (BMELL) is delighted to announce that we are in exciting discussions with…
18 December 2024
Projects

BMELL Tenants Forum Review of 2024

We’ve had another busy year advocating for tenants’ rights and shaping housing policy. Here’s what…
18 December 2024
Latest news

BMELL Collaboration Group: Chief Executives Voice Common Challenges

Recent catch-up calls with Chief Executives of BMELL member organizations have highlighted several shared concerns…
18 September 2024
Latest news

Engagement with Deputy Mayor of London For Housing – Tom Copley

BMELL continues to strengthen its relationship with the GLA through productive dialogue with Deputy Mayor…
18 August 2024
Projects

HALA Membership and Training

As members of the Housing Association Legal Alliance Framework (HALA) members of the BMELL collaboration…
9 August 2024
Latest news

BME London Landlords Asset Managers Meet

Leslie Laniyan gave feedback from the Asset Managers meeting held at Shian HA offices in…
15 July 2024
Latest news

Industrial Dwellings Society Launch New Scheme in Borehamwood – Thomas Kendrick Court

The opening of IDS's new development at Glenhaven Avenue, took place on June 20th and…
21 June 2024
Latest newsPress Releases

Inquilab and Westway come together to form Karibu Community Homes Limited

The two organisations merged on 1 April 2024 to create Karibu Community Homes Limited (Karibu).…
19 April 2024
Latest newsPress Releases

Trusted People, Trusted Places, Trusted Products – Visit of the Governments’ OlderPerson Taskforce to Agudas Israel & North London Muslim Housing Associations on 11th April 2024

On the 16th of May 2023 the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and…
15 April 2024
Latest news

Shian Housing Association – Fresh, freshly cooked, and free: food support for families in need

In the New Year period at the start of 2024, g320 member Shian Housing Associationpartnered…
1 February 2024
Latest news

BME London Landlords Chairs Dinner – November 2023

The Chair's and Board Members of the BME London Landlords group came together to celebrate…
6 December 2023
Statements & Responses

BME London Tenants Forum Response To RSH Consultation on Consumer Standards

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum are the Tenant representative group of BMELondon Landlords Collaboration, 13…
9 November 2023
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords Response to Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) Consultation

BME London Landlords are group of BME led Housing Organisations (Registered social landlords) that manage…
13 April 2022
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum Response to Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) Consultation

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum are the Tenant representative group of BME London Landlords Collaboration,…
22 March 2022
Statements & Responses

How housing associations can continue their work to become actively anti-racist

In recent years, we have all been made aware of the work taking place in…
9 December 2021
Events

BME London Landlords Staff Conference

This event has now finished. To see the outcomes of the conference including presentation slides…
1 November 2021
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords (BMELL) Statement on The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Sewell) Report March 2021

BME London Landlords (BMELL) Statement on The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Sewell) Report…
22 March 2021
Latest news

Reduction in the numbers of Social Rent Homes will make it harder for the next generation of BME communities to access affordable housing

The social housing sector is beginning to recognise there is much it can do to…
3 March 2021
Latest news

Why we are saying yes to the COVID19 Vaccine

We have produced information target our tenants and residents on addressing many concerns people have…
29 January 2021
Latest news

BMELL members meet with Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley to discuss Affordable Housing Programme 2021/2026

Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley, followed up an earlier meeting with BMELL…
29 January 2021
Latest news

Mayor of Hackney writes Bashir Uddin saying he is privileged to be part of Bangla COVID 19 Advice Project

Dear Bashir, I just wanted to drop you a line to say what a privilege…
15 December 2020
Latest news

Bangla HA’s Covid 19 Advice Project Translates NHS Hands, Space and Face Video, for Bangladeshi Community

Bashir Uddin, Chief Exec. of Bangla HA, said about the Bangla Covid 19 Advice Project (BCAP),…
4 December 2020
Latest news

Imani Housing Coop Chair Responds To Call For Evidence by Commission For Race and Ethnic Disparities

Current debates regarding race and ethnic disparities, have been given a sense of urgency because…
1 December 2020
Latest news

Oscar Winning Director chooses Odu Dua HA’s Offices for the much acclaimed short film series on The Black Struggle in th UK

Steve McQueen, Hollywood Oscar Winning Director chose BME London Landlord’s member Odu-Dua Housing Association’s offices in West…
13 November 2020
Latest news

Innisfree looking for 2 New Board Members

Following a positive Governance Review this year, BME London Landlord member Innisfree Housing Association is looking…
5 November 2020
Latest news

Bangla HA wins Lottery Bid to Deliver COVID 19 Advice Project

“We must get the message out effectively because with the right advice we can save…
9 October 2020
Press Releases

Ben Laryea, Chief Executive of Ekaya HA has been appointed as Chair of BME London Landlords

Date: Friday 25th September 2020 – 9:00 am Press Release Ben Laryea, Chief Executive of…
25 September 2020
Latest news

BME London Landlords have Roundtable talks at crucial time with Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley

Deputy Mayor of London for Housing, Tom Copley joined BME London Landlords for roundtable talks…
23 September 2020
Latest news

Gina Amoh, Chief Executive of Inquilab HA is to step down from her role as Chair of BME London Landlords

BME London Landlords the collaboration of 14 BME Led London Registered Social Landlords expresses its…
14 September 2020
Latest news

We Must Be Bold – Reach Out To Partners

You may be familiar with this story, or not so, but let me tell it…
25 August 2020
Latest news

BME London RSL Chief Execs plan to work more closely with local politicians to address issues facing BME Communities in London

BME London Landlords collaboration have reaffirmed a commitment to do more to utilise their position…
28 July 2020
Statements & Responses

Addressing Structural Inequalities Statement

‘We cannot erase the past, but we can build a better future for all’BME LondonBME…
19 June 2020
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords – George Floyd Protests Statement

“When people are determined they can overcome anything” Nelson Mandela Events around the globe in…
5 June 2020
Anti-Racism Principles

BME London Landlords join other race quality and migrant rights organisations call for independent race review after Windrush Learned Lessons Review report

BME London Windrush Lesson Learned Review Statement (Click here to see full statement) BME London Landlords…
24 March 2020
Statements & Responses

BME London – Windrush Lessons Learned Statement

Joining together to fully support the 16 Race equality and migrant rights organisations press release…
10 March 2020
Latest news

BME London’s first site in Build London Partnership

The site at 18 Montpelier Road in Ealing will see 16 new affordable homes built…
8 July 2019
Press Releases

BME London and L&Q join forces to unlock smaller housing associations’ development capacity.

Press Release – BME London and L&Q join forces to unlock smaller housing associations’ development capacity. (click…
4 June 2018
Latest news

Housing sector leaders promote leadership diversity

The Leadership 2025 Advisory Board has been established to support housing associations to implement the…
10 May 2018
Latest news

BME London Response To London Mayors Vision for a Diverse and Inclusive City

BME London’s housing organisation’s map of operation covers nearly every Greater London borough each with…
22 January 2018
Latest news

Leadership 2025 – The Right Initiative

BME London’s very own initiative Leadership 2025  is a push back against the imbalance of…
2 January 2018
Latest news

BME London in early talks with City Hall

BME associations hold early talks with City Hall over joint development vehicle 24 Jul 2017BY…
5 December 2017
Latest news

The Altair Review

In November 2017, a survey by Inside Housing showed that there were only 3 BME…
10 November 2017
Statements & Responses

Response To London Mayor’s Vision for Diverse and Inclusive City

BME London’s response to Sadiq Khan’s vision for a diverse and inclusive city. BME London Landlords…
10 October 2017
Statements & Responses

BME London – Grenfell Fire Statement

BME London Landlords statement offers BME London’s support to the local communities affected by the Grenfell…
10 August 2017
Latest news

Leadership 2025 – creating a more diverse sector

The talent is there, but it’s not getting to the very top. This is both…
3 May 2017

Filter

EventsLatest news

January 2025 Roundtable Meeting with Deputy Mayor of London for Housing – Tom Copley

The meeting discussed the challenges and solutions for affordable housing in London, focusing on the…
7 March 2025
Latest newsStatements & Responses

BMELL Tenants Forum response to the MHLCG Consultation on future social housing rent policy

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum are the Tenant representative group of BMELondon Landlords Collaboration. BMELL…
23 December 2024
Latest newsStatements & Responses

BMELL’s response to MHCLG Consultation on future social housing rent policy

In response to MHCLG Consultation on future social housing rent policy we as BME London…
23 December 2024
Latest newsPress Releases

BME London Landlords and Soul Purpose 360 Join Forces to Empower Black, Asian, and Minoritised Women Tenants Across London

BME London Landlords (BMELL) is delighted to announce that we are in exciting discussions with…
18 December 2024
Projects

BMELL Tenants Forum Review of 2024

We’ve had another busy year advocating for tenants’ rights and shaping housing policy. Here’s what…
18 December 2024
Latest news

BMELL Collaboration Group: Chief Executives Voice Common Challenges

Recent catch-up calls with Chief Executives of BMELL member organizations have highlighted several shared concerns…
18 September 2024
Latest news

Engagement with Deputy Mayor of London For Housing – Tom Copley

BMELL continues to strengthen its relationship with the GLA through productive dialogue with Deputy Mayor…
18 August 2024
Projects

HALA Membership and Training

As members of the Housing Association Legal Alliance Framework (HALA) members of the BMELL collaboration…
9 August 2024
Latest news

BME London Landlords Asset Managers Meet

Leslie Laniyan gave feedback from the Asset Managers meeting held at Shian HA offices in…
15 July 2024
Latest news

Industrial Dwellings Society Launch New Scheme in Borehamwood – Thomas Kendrick Court

The opening of IDS's new development at Glenhaven Avenue, took place on June 20th and…
21 June 2024
Latest newsPress Releases

Inquilab and Westway come together to form Karibu Community Homes Limited

The two organisations merged on 1 April 2024 to create Karibu Community Homes Limited (Karibu).…
19 April 2024
Latest newsPress Releases

Trusted People, Trusted Places, Trusted Products – Visit of the Governments’ OlderPerson Taskforce to Agudas Israel & North London Muslim Housing Associations on 11th April 2024

On the 16th of May 2023 the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and…
15 April 2024
Latest news

Shian Housing Association – Fresh, freshly cooked, and free: food support for families in need

In the New Year period at the start of 2024, g320 member Shian Housing Associationpartnered…
1 February 2024
Latest news

BME London Landlords Chairs Dinner – November 2023

The Chair's and Board Members of the BME London Landlords group came together to celebrate…
6 December 2023
Statements & Responses

BME London Tenants Forum Response To RSH Consultation on Consumer Standards

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum are the Tenant representative group of BMELondon Landlords Collaboration, 13…
9 November 2023
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords Response to Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) Consultation

BME London Landlords are group of BME led Housing Organisations (Registered social landlords) that manage…
13 April 2022
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum Response to Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) Consultation

BME London Landlords Tenants Forum are the Tenant representative group of BME London Landlords Collaboration,…
22 March 2022
Statements & Responses

How housing associations can continue their work to become actively anti-racist

In recent years, we have all been made aware of the work taking place in…
9 December 2021
Events

BME London Landlords Staff Conference

This event has now finished. To see the outcomes of the conference including presentation slides…
1 November 2021
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords (BMELL) Statement on The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Sewell) Report March 2021

BME London Landlords (BMELL) Statement on The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Sewell) Report…
22 March 2021
Latest news

Reduction in the numbers of Social Rent Homes will make it harder for the next generation of BME communities to access affordable housing

The social housing sector is beginning to recognise there is much it can do to…
3 March 2021
Latest news

Why we are saying yes to the COVID19 Vaccine

We have produced information target our tenants and residents on addressing many concerns people have…
29 January 2021
Latest news

BMELL members meet with Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley to discuss Affordable Housing Programme 2021/2026

Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley, followed up an earlier meeting with BMELL…
29 January 2021
Latest news

Mayor of Hackney writes Bashir Uddin saying he is privileged to be part of Bangla COVID 19 Advice Project

Dear Bashir, I just wanted to drop you a line to say what a privilege…
15 December 2020
Latest news

Bangla HA’s Covid 19 Advice Project Translates NHS Hands, Space and Face Video, for Bangladeshi Community

Bashir Uddin, Chief Exec. of Bangla HA, said about the Bangla Covid 19 Advice Project (BCAP),…
4 December 2020
Latest news

Imani Housing Coop Chair Responds To Call For Evidence by Commission For Race and Ethnic Disparities

Current debates regarding race and ethnic disparities, have been given a sense of urgency because…
1 December 2020
Latest news

Oscar Winning Director chooses Odu Dua HA’s Offices for the much acclaimed short film series on The Black Struggle in th UK

Steve McQueen, Hollywood Oscar Winning Director chose BME London Landlord’s member Odu-Dua Housing Association’s offices in West…
13 November 2020
Latest news

Innisfree looking for 2 New Board Members

Following a positive Governance Review this year, BME London Landlord member Innisfree Housing Association is looking…
5 November 2020
Latest news

Bangla HA wins Lottery Bid to Deliver COVID 19 Advice Project

“We must get the message out effectively because with the right advice we can save…
9 October 2020
Press Releases

Ben Laryea, Chief Executive of Ekaya HA has been appointed as Chair of BME London Landlords

Date: Friday 25th September 2020 – 9:00 am Press Release Ben Laryea, Chief Executive of…
25 September 2020
Latest news

BME London Landlords have Roundtable talks at crucial time with Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley

Deputy Mayor of London for Housing, Tom Copley joined BME London Landlords for roundtable talks…
23 September 2020
Latest news

Gina Amoh, Chief Executive of Inquilab HA is to step down from her role as Chair of BME London Landlords

BME London Landlords the collaboration of 14 BME Led London Registered Social Landlords expresses its…
14 September 2020
Latest news

We Must Be Bold – Reach Out To Partners

You may be familiar with this story, or not so, but let me tell it…
25 August 2020
Latest news

BME London RSL Chief Execs plan to work more closely with local politicians to address issues facing BME Communities in London

BME London Landlords collaboration have reaffirmed a commitment to do more to utilise their position…
28 July 2020
Statements & Responses

Addressing Structural Inequalities Statement

‘We cannot erase the past, but we can build a better future for all’BME LondonBME…
19 June 2020
Statements & Responses

BME London Landlords – George Floyd Protests Statement

“When people are determined they can overcome anything” Nelson Mandela Events around the globe in…
5 June 2020
Anti-Racism Principles

BME London Landlords join other race quality and migrant rights organisations call for independent race review after Windrush Learned Lessons Review report

BME London Windrush Lesson Learned Review Statement (Click here to see full statement) BME London Landlords…
24 March 2020
Statements & Responses

BME London – Windrush Lessons Learned Statement

Joining together to fully support the 16 Race equality and migrant rights organisations press release…
10 March 2020
Latest news

BME London’s first site in Build London Partnership

The site at 18 Montpelier Road in Ealing will see 16 new affordable homes built…
8 July 2019
Press Releases

BME London and L&Q join forces to unlock smaller housing associations’ development capacity.

Press Release – BME London and L&Q join forces to unlock smaller housing associations’ development capacity. (click…
4 June 2018
Latest news

Housing sector leaders promote leadership diversity

The Leadership 2025 Advisory Board has been established to support housing associations to implement the…
10 May 2018
Latest news

BME London Response To London Mayors Vision for a Diverse and Inclusive City

BME London’s housing organisation’s map of operation covers nearly every Greater London borough each with…
22 January 2018
Latest news

Leadership 2025 – The Right Initiative

BME London’s very own initiative Leadership 2025  is a push back against the imbalance of…
2 January 2018
Latest news

BME London in early talks with City Hall

BME associations hold early talks with City Hall over joint development vehicle 24 Jul 2017BY…
5 December 2017
Latest news

The Altair Review

In November 2017, a survey by Inside Housing showed that there were only 3 BME…
10 November 2017
Statements & Responses

Response To London Mayor’s Vision for Diverse and Inclusive City

BME London’s response to Sadiq Khan’s vision for a diverse and inclusive city. BME London Landlords…
10 October 2017
Statements & Responses

BME London – Grenfell Fire Statement

BME London Landlords statement offers BME London’s support to the local communities affected by the Grenfell…
10 August 2017
Latest news

Leadership 2025 – creating a more diverse sector

The talent is there, but it’s not getting to the very top. This is both…
3 May 2017

Our objectives

In January 2016 twelve BME housing associations (Now 13) chose to embark on a series of collaborative projects to in order to:

Deliver enhanced value for money for their residents, communities and organisations.

Share best practice.

Provide opportunities for their residents to access to services, such as employment support, that they would not otherwise be able to deliver alone.