About Longleigh
Our vision
We believe in a future where everyone living in social housing has the opportunity to thrive, on their own terms.
Our mission
As a grant-making foundation, we are accountable to people living in social housing. We:
- Invest in research to shape fairer policies and better services across the social housing sector
- Provide emergency grants when money is tight and times are hard
- Fund trusted charitable organisations that support wellbeing, build resilience, and strengthen communities
Our values
- Compassion: We treat everyone with empathy, fairness, and respect.
- Collaboration: We work openly and honestly, building strong, supportive relationships.
- Commitment: We are dedicated, proactive, and focused on making a real difference every day.
Our story
Longleigh Foundation was established in 2015 by Stonewater to help residents and communities whose needs were not being met. Rising financial pressures, reduced public services, and changes to welfare mean that support is more needed than ever.
Stonewater recognised that a charitable foundation could do more than a landlord alone by helping people and communities at the right time. Longleigh’s work has continued to grow, with support from Stonewater and other partners across the UK.
How we make a difference
We focus on initiatives that make a lasting difference. Including:
- Individual grants, helping Stonewater customers meet urgent needs and overcome financial pressures.
- Circles of Support, our tailored programmes for emotional and financial wellbeing.
- Research grants that help shape better policies and services across the social housing sector
- We also share our impact through grantee experiences, showing the positive change people and communities achieve with our support.
Meet our team and trustees
Our dedicated staff team and Board of Trustees ensure we operate effectively, ethically, and safely. Click here to meet our trustees.
