About Bron Afon
This is where you can find out who we are, what we do, and how our Corporate Strategy and vision guide our business.
Who are we, and what do we do?
We manage and maintain over 8,000 homes across Torfaen. But we do so much more than that. We work hard with our partners to help make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities.
What we're all about.
Providing quality homes in strong, safe communities.
Giving a little extra support to those who need it.
Doing our bit to tackle the housing crisis by building energy efficient, sustainable homes. Listening to our customers and involving them in decisions that affect them.
And one thing is for sure – whether you’re already renting a home from us, are looking to put down roots with your family or are starting a new chapter by yourself, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Who are Bron Afon?
We are a social housing organisation, owned and run by colleagues and members whose passion is to make a positive difference to people’s lives. We are here to improve the quality of life and life chances of people living in Torfaen and neighbouring communities, with a particular focus on supporting people who face disadvantage and exclusion.
We are so much more than just a housing provider: we help to create employment and development opportunities for local people, and work in collaboration with a wide range of partners to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, improve health and well-being and protect the environment.
Our Values
Our values are important to us they guide how we work and were developed with our members, colleagues and partners. You will feel them whenever you are involved with us. They are REAL – Respect, Engage, Ambition, Listen.
Our Strategy
Bron Afon exists to provide high quality homes in strong and thriving communities.
Our core purpose has never been more important. As a leading partner in a network of organisations, we work with people who want to make a difference in the communities where they live. We have had conversations with our customers, colleagues, partners, and board members to develop our corporate strategy, which sets out our priorities, and will guide us through the next five years.
Corporate Strategy 2023-28
Define each stage of work to see what’s important and where things are getting stuck.
The Welsh Government has published its interim regulatory judgement on Bron Afon.
Each year, Welsh Government publishes a judgement on how well we are complying with their regulatory framework and meeting their performance standards.
Older Persons Strategy
This strategy explains how we plan to meet the housing and support needs of people living in Torfaen.
Salary Benchmark
Since April 2017, Community Housing Cymru (CHC) has shared a pay report for managers in Welsh housing groups.
Welsh Language Scheme
Bron Afon follows the rule that Welsh and English must be treated equally when doing public business in Wales.
WHQS & Dowry
In 2024/25 Bron Afon has received £5.8 million in dowry gap funding from the Welsh Government which will be spent on WHQS improvement schemes.
WHQS 2023
These are updated guidelines from the Welsh Government that set out what is expected of social landlords to ensure homes are safe, high quality, and support the health and wellbeing of tenants.