Bringing Communities Together

Housing is not just about bricks and mortar, its about people, neighbourhoods and communities.

We are committed to building cohesive communities where everyone can live peacefully in their home regardless of their background or needs.

We have a dedicated team of Equalities and Community Cohesion (ECC) Officers who offer comprehensive support and advice to anyone who needs it.

Resettlement Support

Working with our resettlement service, our Equalities and Community Cohesion Officers (ECC) can support vulnerable tenants moving in to a new home. We can help you to establish and maintain your tenancy. This includes help with:

The connection of utilities (gas and electricity)
The moving of furniture and getting new furniture
Financial budgeting, debt management and information about your benefits and welfare rights
Emotional support and counselling
Accessing other services

We are Committed to Dealing with Hate Crime

Download our Hate Crimes Policy (PDF 68KB)

Download the Race and Hate Crime Information Pack

Our Equalities and Community Cohesion Officers offer help and support to tenants suffering from crime or harassment motivated by prejudice associated with race, religion, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation.

We work closely with the Police and Community Safety Unit in tackling hate crime. This includes:

Accompanying you when viewing a property
Arranging a security survey of your home
Arranging the installation of appropriate security measures
Making regular visits to your home
Helping to arrange visits by the Police and Community Safety Unit

Working with Local Communities

Our Equalitie and Community Cohesion Officers work in partnership with local organisations, voluntary groups and Registered Social Landlords that are involved in building cohesive communities. This includes:

Arranging and participating in community events
Helping to set-up Home Watch schemes
Helping to set-up new and more responsive procedures to deal with hate crimes and racist incidents

Contact Details

If you have issues or concerns regarding equalities and diversity in your FCHO area please contact your local Equalities and Community Cohesion Officer below:

Oldham North

Contact Zahra Mufti on: 0161 770 3578, 07841733493 or fcho.zahra.mufti@oldham.gov.uk

Chadderton
Royton
Shaw
Failsworth
Hollinwood

Oldham West

Contact Sayful Alam on: 0161 770 3129, 07841 733 491 or fcho.sayful.alam@oldham.gov.uk

Coldhurst
Werneth
Alexandra
Medlock Vale

Oldham East

Contact Syed Rahman on 0161 770 3546, 0784 173 34927 or fcho.syed.rahman@oldham.gov.uk

Derker
Higginshaw
St Mary's
Glodwick
Saddleworth & Lees
Eggerton Street Estate
Clarksfield/Salem
Greenacres
Waterhead
Sholver

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am until 5:00pm

Weekends and Bank Holidays: Closed

Out of Hours

If you experience racial harassment or hate crime in the evening (5:00pm until 10:00pm) or at weekends or bank holidays (10:00am until 10:00pm) you can phone the out of hours support team on free phone 0800 389 9294.

A Support Officer will provide you with immediate support and advice in English, Urdu or Bangla. Telephone advice can also be provided in other languages.