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Isolating residents raise the roof with virtual singalongs

Retirement living communities managed by Care Plus have been filled with song in recent days as hundreds of residents take part in virtual singalongs led by professional entertainer, Kenyon Walker.

BeConnected party beats the winter blues

A special party organised as part of an award-winning community project managed by Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has helped customers banish the winter blues.

SARH join UK’s biggest mutual exchange service

SARH has joined the UK’s leading mutual exchange service, HomeSwapper.

SARH customer shortlisted for national award

A Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) customer determined to make a positive difference to the lives of older people has been shortlisted for a national award.

Apprentices building firm foundations for trade careers

Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has welcomed the latest cohort to its successful apprenticeship programme.
Over the past few years the housing association has taken on almost 40 apprentices and almost all have found jobs with SARH or other local organisations or businesses after passing their NVQs.

Partners celebrate regeneration success

A special ribbon cutting and tree planting ceremony has marked the official completion of a project that’s transformed the Holmcroft area of Stafford with the construction of 40 new homes.

Opening Doors – Autumn/Winter 2019 Issue

Welcome to the Autumn/Winter edition of Stafford and Rural Homes Customer Magazine.   Download: Opening Doors –  Autumn/Winter 2019 

Christmas Opening Hours 2019

Our out-of-hours emergency service will operate as usual. Please contact this service on 0800 111 4554.

December Rent Free Weeks 2019

Self Service Maintenance

This weekend our online system will be undergoing essential maintenance from 5.15pm on Friday 22nd November until 8am on Monday 25th November.

During this time, the Self Service functions including viewing your application and checking your rent balance will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Online Payment System Issues

We are currently experiencing issues with the online payment system and are working to fix this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if you need make a rent payment please call 0800 111 4554.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kind hearts at community group

A Stafford-based community group has been celebrating acts of kindness from family, friends and strangers with the help of the area’s leading provider of affordable homes.
In the run up to World Kindness Day (Wednesday, November 13), members of WhYCH met at the Round House community venue to talk about what it means to be kind and to share their experiences.

Good neighbour award for kind-hearted Avis

Caring for elderly neighbours who need a little extra help around the home has earned Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) customer Avis Williams a special award from the housing association.
From dropping in to check on the wellbeing of other customers living in a Stafford Independent Living Scheme, to bringing them meals and taking them to appointments, nothing is too much trouble for the winner of this year’s SARH Good Neighbour Award.

Conference focus on what’s strong rather than what’s wrong

A special conference for customers of Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has heard how SARH has led a fresh approach to tackle the challenges faced by local communities.

National Poetry Day 2019

To celebrate, we are sharing the joint-winning entries to the SARH 2019 Poetry and Creative Arts Competition from Ronald Maxwell and Linda Horton. The theme this year was ‘There’s No Place Like Home’.

Annual Meeting Showcase celebrates the life of Stafford and Rural Homes

The 13-year history of Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) was celebrated last week during a memorable annual meeting staged as the organisation prepares for merger.   Customers, stakeholders and staff past and present paid tribute to the organisation during an event that followed a ‘This is Your Life’ format hosted by the housing association’s own… Read more »

Garden haven for wildlife receives recognition from SARH

Creating a safe haven for newts, dragonflies and even a rare native reptile has earned a Stafford householder a prestigious award from the area’s leading provider of affordable places to live, Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH).

Nikki Candin from Doxey, Stafford, scooped top honours in the Best Wildlife or Eco Garden category in the housing association’s annual Garden Competition.

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2019 ‘Full of Life’ Customer Conference

This year’s ‘Full of Life’ Customer Conference is fast approaching on 24th September. Organised to celebrate International Older Person’s Day, the event will feature singer Tony Wall as well as invited speakers

SARH Garden Competition Awards 2019

On two of the hottest days on record, the judges braved the sun and visited the gardens of talented SARH customers. The green-fingered customers were recognised for their talents at SARH head office last week, with CEO Karen Armitage presenting awards in categories including Best Lawn, Best Newcomer and Best Communal Gardener. The award of… Read more »

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Stafford and Rural Homes and Housing Plus Group agree to merge

“New group will make a significant difference to the lives of people and communities.”

Housing scheme honours historic headmaster

A new housing development by Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has been named after a Victorian-era headmaster by youngsters at a school that also bears his name.