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Magna CEO and Board member co-chair Homes for the South West

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:00 Z

Two Magna leaders have been appointed to jointly chair a coalition of the largest housing associations in the South West.

Magna secures £150m investment in new homes

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:03:00 Z

We’ve secured £150m in new funding to support the creation of up to 1,500 new affordable homes over the next five years.

National Apprenticeship Week: Magna celebrates homegrown talent

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:05:00 Z

This week is National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February). To celebrate, Magna is highlighting the impact of apprentices, and sharing some tips for anyone thinking of applying for an apprenticeship.

Winter warmer events in Dorset and Somerset open to all

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:13:00 Z

Magna Housing is running winter warmer events in Dorset and Somerset, offering customers and people living in the surrounding communities a safe, warm place to drop in for a hot drink, a light lunch and some company. The first two events took place today (Thursday 29 January).

Magna and Vistry to create 100 affordable homes in Martock

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:48:00 Z

Magna has agreed a partnership with housebuilder Vistry to deliver 100 new, affordable homes in Martock, Somerset.

St Martin’s House in Gillingham welcomes under 55s

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 Z

Thanks to a change in planning consent, St Martins House in Gillingham is now able to offer up to 11 homes to people under the age of 55 who require care and support.

Santa brings seasonal cheer to Minehead and Dorchester

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 Z

Christmas came early for dozens of local families, when Santa brought his grotto – and an elf or two – to The Hub in Minehead and the Dorford Centre in Dorchester at the end of November. Magna Housing invited local families to come along and meet Santa, marking a start to the festivities.

Megan judges Construction Excellence South West award scheme

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:30:00 Z

Megan Charles, Project Development Manager at Magna Housing, has recently judged a category in the 2025 Construction Excellence South West (CESW) Awards. The winner will be announced at Aerospace Bristol on 17 July.

New Head of Customer and Community Support joins Magna Housing

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:00 Z

Kerry Starling has joined South West-based housing association, Magna Housing, as Head of Customer and Community Support. 

Magna receives top regulatory ratings

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:10:00 Z

We're pleased to report that Magna's top ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing have been renewed, reflecting our robust governance and strong financial position.