Sanctuary

Who We Are

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest not-for-profit housing associations, providing a wide range of housing, care, and community services.

The organization operates across England and Scotland, supporting individuals and families with safe, affordable, and quality housing solutions.

It also delivers care and supported living services for older adults and vulnerable populations through its care divisions.

The mission is centered on creating strong communities where people can live independently and with dignity.

What We Do

• Provide social housing services, including affordable rented homes for individuals and families.
• Deliver supported housing and specialist accommodation for people with additional needs.
• Operate care homes and residential care services for older adults and vulnerable individuals.
• Offer retirement living schemes designed for independent older residents.
• Provide housing management services, including repairs, tenancy support, and community engagement.
• Deliver home care and supported living services through regulated care operations.

Approach & Values

• Focuses on social impact and community wellbeing as a not-for-profit organization.
• Promotes safe, high-quality, and affordable housing access for all service users.
• Emphasizes dignity, independence, and inclusion across housing and care services.
• Maintains strong commitment to regulatory compliance and service quality standards under RSH and CQC oversight.
• Supports long-term community development and sustainable living environments.
• Encourages tenant involvement and resident engagement in service design and delivery.

Industry Role

• Plays a major role in the UK social housing sector, supporting hundreds of thousands of residents.
• Contributes to addressing the housing shortage and affordability crisis.
• Provides essential care and supported living services for aging and vulnerable populations.
• Strengthens local economies through housing development, maintenance, and care employment opportunities.
• Supports government goals around safe housing, community stability, and independent living.