EPIC announces the appointment of 3 new Board members
Jemma Richards, Chris Elliott and Danny Wyer will be joining the EPIC Board of Trustees from 1st April 2026, bringing with them a wealth of experience in social housing, both personal and professional. We’re really excited for them to join us, bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas that’ll help us improve how we provide services to […]
Halloween Half-Term Fun at EPIC!
Halloween week was a spooktacular success at EPIC! Across Bentilee and Meir, we pulled out all the stops to bring festive fun to tenants and the wider community. In Bentilee, our reception was transformed with Halloween decorations, and we gave away free pumpkins throughout the week. On Halloween itself, we offered spooky storytelling sessions and handed out free sweets and […]
Thrive at Five data shows signs of improvement in early years outcomes in Abbey Hulton and Bentilee
We were delighted to hear from Thrive at Five that new data is showing encouraging signs of improvement in early years outcomes in Abbey Hulton and Bentilee, particularly for children eligible for Free School Meals. Between 2024 and 2025, the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development rose more in Thrive at Five’s […]
EPIC Supports Literacy in Stoke-on-Trent Through National Literacy Trust Partnership
As part of our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve, EPIC is now working alongside the National Literacy Trust in Stoke-on-Trent to help raise awareness of the importance of literacy. We have recently launched several activities to encourage reading and make books more accessible to everyone. At our Bentilee office, we’ve […]
Support During the Cost-of-Living Crisis
We understand that the rising cost of living is affecting many tenants, especially as colder weather approaches. Following feedback from a recent tenant survey, we want to ensure everyone feels supported and knows where to find help. How We’re Helping As we are a small organisation, we can’t directly help with everything, instead we have […]
Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week 2025
This week, we’re proud to support the national campaign to tackle the serious issue of damp and mould in homes. How we can support you We take reports of damp and mould seriously. If you think you have damp or mould in your home, please don’t wait – contact us today and we will work […]
Understanding Clare’s Law – Empowering People to Stay Safe from Domestic Abuse
Clare’s Law, officially known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), was introduced in 2014 following the tragic murder of Clare Wood by an ex-partner with a known history of violence against women. The scheme is designed to help individuals make informed decisions about their relationships by providing access to information about a partner’s abusive past. […]
Tenants’ Annual Report 2024-25
EPIC Housing’s Tenants’ Annual Report 2024-25 is now available to view. A message from CEO, Tracey Johnson: “It’s been another busy and inspiring year at EPIC, and we invite you to take a moment to explore the highlights. Inside our Tenants’ Annual Report, you’ll find uplifting stories from our work in the community, as well […]
New Allocations Policy to take effect from April 2026
Following a thorough consultation period, our Board have approved a new Allocations Policy which will come into effect in April 2026. The main change to the policy is the introduction of a banding system which will allow us to consider individual circumstances and the urgency of finding a home. You can read the full policy […]
Illegal money lending – We will help you make the call
We’re proud to announce that we are now an official Stop Loan Sharks access point, following our partnership with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) earlier this year. This means our team is trained and ready to support anyone affected by illegal money lending. If you’re struggling, unsure where to turn, or don’t have […]