PlaceShapers are distinctive. Our network of more than 100 community-focused housing associations build more than homes; we shape communities and unite around shared values as a voice for change.
Manage 920,000 homes including rent, shared ownership and supported housing
House one in four people who live in a housing association home
Provide services to more than two million people
Will build more than 118,000 new homes by 2023
Helped 60,000+ people into work since 2010
Re-invest 100% of our profits into our homes and communities
Great to see members up and down the country going above and beyond to support their residents! They look like a ta… https://t.co/cQOdw86OfF
15 Jan 2019
Sunderland-based @gentoogroup has completed work on its 132-home Hillcrag development in the city. The development… https://t.co/AlolgwSEsb
15 Jan 2019
Placeshapers retweeted Polly Neate
“We need to bring a lot of people in our very divided country with us.” Exactly. Thank you @SineadBAspire for this… https://t.co/EdS8P8noZT
15 Jan 2019
“We need to take this debate beyond investment and speak to people’s emotions.” Our chair @SineadBAspire writes abo… https://t.co/dUYMMSUVoi
15 Jan 2019
“The North East might be the smallest region, but it has big ambitions to help resolve the housing crisis & create… https://t.co/A50Bllk8dx
14 Jan 2019
Placeshapers retweeted VIVID
Data from @natfednews shows number of #newhomes started by #housingassociations has risen. #Socialrent starts up 6%… https://t.co/GZ7ehc5D6o
14 Jan 2019
Great overview of the key points in the @Shelter Commission here in the @guardian editorial. You can also read the… https://t.co/ePoiSVFYF3
14 Jan 2019
Today’s Winter Star Builder is @NorthStarHG. They have aspirations to build 500 homes in the next 5 years! One of t… https://t.co/H3jHClofEC
14 Jan 2019
A must read, that shows the visible level of homelessness. We know it affects so many more. We must see more invest… https://t.co/2GlNWYuotl
12 Jan 2019
A new £8m scheme in Darlington of 73 homes is not only one of @RailwayHousing’s biggest schemes but their most exci… https://t.co/Ow9n3M8aPX
11 Jan 2019
Winter star builders
The nine PlaceShaper members in the North East region endeavour to build more than 8,500 homes over the next five years. more...
PlaceShapers welcome report and focus on critical issues – residents’ voice, rights, and home building.
8 January 2019 more...
Over 160 leaders from across UK housing and government joined together to discuss and debate the housing crisis.
14 November 2018 more...
PlaceShapers response to Social Housing Green Paper, based on discussions with residents, members and representatives from MHCLG.
7 November 2018 more...
Bolder annoucements key to ending austerity, says PlaceShaper chair in Budget response.
29 October 2018 more...
The first meeting of the APPG for Housing and Employment - made up of MPs, policy makers and housing providers to champion the needs of social housing tenants - will take place tomorrow.
23 October 2018 more...
