Andrew, employment and money advice officer

Andrew is usually based in our busy office in Stafford. During lockdown, he has been working from home. “We had…

Coronavirus crisis can’t stop us tackling loneliness!

During the current coronavirus lockdown it’s more important than ever that we don’t forget those who may already have been feeling lonely or isolated – especially if they have no-one else to look out for them during these difficult times.

Telephone lines now working

We are currently experiencing high volumes of calls. Find out more.

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 members join in lottery celebrations

An award-winning project that’s helping tackle loneliness and isolation in communities across Stafford has been joining in recent celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the first National Lottery draw.

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.

BeConnected members join in lottery celebrations

An award-winning project that’s helping tackle loneliness and isolation in communities across Stafford has been joining in recent celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the first National Lottery draw.

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’.