Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Have you spotted us on the back of the pink TranslinkNI Metro bus? We know January can be a tough month financially for many people. That's why we teamed up with Translink to spread the word about how we can help people who are struggling to pay for their homes. 001
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19/12/2025🔗For advice visit www.housingrights.org.uk 📞If you're homeless or being told you need to leave your home, call the Housing Executive - 03448 920 908.housingrights.org.ukHousing Rights | Helping people with homelessness and housing problems in Northern Ireland.Advice and information for people experiencing housing problems and homelessness. 001
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Our helpline and office will be closed for the Christmas break from Wednesday, 24 December 2025, to Friday, 26 December 2025. We will resume normal operations on Monday, 29 December 2025, at 9:30am. We will also be closed on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and will reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026. 101
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Christmas is perfect because you are here. And because you are as wonderful as she was x 120
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Glad to hear it Sarah, I’m sure you are shattered. Take care 110
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 23/09/2025The Department for Communities consultation on the long-awaited Anti-Poverty Strategy closed last week. As officials pour over the responses, I’ve shared on LinkedIn some of the things we at @housingrightsni.bsky.social hope they work on: www.linkedin.com/posts/kate-m...linkedin.comHousing Rights | Policy and Research | Housing Rights’ response to the Anti-Poverty Strategy Consultation | Kate McCauleyThe Department for Communities consultation on the long-awaited Anti-Poverty Strategy closed last week. As officials pour over the responses, here are some of the things we at Housing Rights hope they... 010
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 12/06/2025All of us @ Housing Rights are deeply troubled by the ongoing disorder and the impact this has in our community. No one should feel they need to leave their home to be safe. We’ve been reaching out to support advice orgs working in areas most affected & we stand in solidarity with anyone affected 022
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Solidarity with everyone caught up in racist attacks over the past year. We all have a responsibility to challenge the narrative about immigration which is an ugly undercurrent to this. A reminder of our statement last year during the height of the violence www.housingrights.org.uk/professional...housingrights.org.ukHousing Rights | News | A statement following events of the last few daysWhen everyone has a home - a statement from Housing Rights following the events of the last few days 021
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Congratulations to East Belfast Mission on the launch 240, the new community relations hub on the Newtownards Road which includes 6 new apartments to meet housing need. It was great to attend the launch of our neighbours’ new project earlier today, fab to see this work come to fruition 010
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 28/03/2025“If 1 in 4 children living in poverty isn’t a wake up call for the NI Executive, it’s hard to think what might be” Great to hear Ursula O’Hare, the Head of NI @jrf-uk.bsky.social on Radio Ulster. Ursula calling for outcome focussed, target driven, cross Departmental anti poverty strategy 032
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 12/03/2025What a fantastic day in the MAC at our Legislative Theatre event on domestic abuse and homelessness. Huge thanks to the incredibly talented group of women who co-created and performed such a powerful play based on their first-hand experiences of domestic abuse and homelessness. 173
Reposted by Kate McCauleyRenters' Voice @rentersvoice.bsky.social · 05/03/2025The law is changing around rent increases in the private rented sector. From 1st April 2025, Landlords can only increase rents once in any 12-month period and must give a 3-month written notice. For more information please contact @housingrightsni.bsky.social on 028 90 245640 📞 001
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Yesterday the Northern Ireland Executive published it’s Programme for Government 2024-2027. You can read our response on our website👉 www.housingrights.org.uk/professional...housingrights.org.ukHousing Rights | News | Statement on Programme for GovernmentHousing Rights welcomes the publication of the Northern Ireland Executive Programme for Government and the inclusion of housing as one of nine priority areas. 023
Reposted by Kate McCauleyNorthern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman @nipsocomms.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Ombudsman Margaret Kelly is proposing an investigation into the actions of the region’s largest social housing landlord, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. nipso.org.uk/latest 033
Reposted by Kate McCauleyRenters' Voice @rentersvoice.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Many of our members live alone or are single parents. This means they must cover the cost of #risingrents with one income. Would you be able to afford these rents?👀 112
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Housing Rights and Threshold will undertake the project ‘Uniting Tenant Voices: A Catalyst for Change Across Ireland’. Read more 👉 031
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 22/02/2025www.linkedin.com/posts/kate-m...linkedin.comKate McCauley on LinkedIn: What a night!! Beyond proud of my amazing colleagues in our participation…What a night!! Beyond proud of my amazing colleagues in our participation & training teams at Housing Rights who scooped the coveted Working in Partnership… 000
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 21/02/2025In good company @CIHNI #AllIrelandHousingAwards in Titanic tonight. So proud of our inspiring team and especially our partnership with North Down & Ards Women’s Aid with the support of the Community Foundation. Winners already- congratulations to all nominated! 163
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Threshold Ireland and Housing Rights have issued an Invitation to Tender. The aim of this project is to carry out an all-island survey of private sector tenants’ views and experiences. The deadline has been extended to Monday 24 February 2025 at 5pm. www.housingrights.org.uk/about-us/car... 022
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Good to join the online launch for this report today. Key takeaway- change is possible. Child poverty is projected to fall in Scotland (and rise elsewhere) because of policy decisions made by Scot govt. The NI Executive was once also brave on welfare mitigations. Now, what can we do next?? 010
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHelen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 30/01/2025A new future for local crisis support! Really excited to share 2 reports from the brilliant @trusselluk.bsky.social team! Proposals for a new Financial Crisis & Resilience Fund to follow on from the Household Support Fund. Plus a comprehensive evidence review. Key points: 1/6 126
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 30/01/2025We’re on the lookout for a brilliant leader with strong policy skills (not necessarily in housing) who shares our values and ambition for social change! Please share widely - it’s a brilliant job and you’d be joining a fab team at an exciting time! 043
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Great to see so much excellence recognised - congratulations to all the nominees. Especially proud of team @housingrightsni.bsky.social who are nominated in the partnership category for our work w/ Women’s Aid North Down & Ards. It’s a pretty special project so it’s great to see it recognised 042
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 27/01/2025🧵 1/2 Join us for our Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum on Wednesday, 29 January, 2pm - 4pm. This session will focus on debt and will look at options available to help homeowners, social renters, and private renters who are struggling to pay for their homes. 101
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 22/12/2024A special Christmas project…to renovate the doll’s house my Daddy made for me, for my daughter. Lovingly restored over the last few weekends. Now just to wait for Santa to bring the furniture! Happy Christmas! 010
Reposted by Kate McCauleyHousing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Hi👋We’re on Bluesky. Follow us to keep up to date. Housing Rights has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing and homelessness problems since 1964. Our vision is a society when everyone has a home Our mission is to improve lives by helping people to find and keep a home. 0189
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Great to see the NI Executive endorse the long awaited Housing Supply Strategy. Now we need delivery. Critical that the actions needed to deliver this strategy are well resourced on a cross departmental basis 030
Kate McCauley @k8mccauley.bsky.social · 06/12/2024I’m new here & looking forward to finding all the accounts I enjoy following on X and catching up on what I’ve missed! 120