What does Sanctuary do?

Sanctuary is a not-for-profit housing association founded in 1969, dedicated to providing affordable housing, care, and community services across England and Scotland. With a mission to create communities where people choose to live, Sanctuary serves over a quarter of a million individuals and manages approximately 125,000 units of accommodation, making it one of the largest housing associations in the UK. The organization offers a range of services, including high-quality affordable housing options such as general rented housing, retirement living, and supported housing. Sanctuary Care operates over 65 care homes, providing various types of care for older people, including residential and dementia care. Additionally, Sanctuary manages accommodation for students and key workers, as well as market-rate housing and commercial properties. The organization is committed to developing 30,000 new homes by 2026, with a focus on social housing, and provides in-house maintenance services for its properties.