Longleigh news and updates

Partner Selected For Rural Housing Research Project

Longleigh has selected the University of Liverpool as its project partner for research into the rural housing crisis. The study, which was made possible thanks to funding from leading housing

Providing Essentials for Stonewater Customers

We’re pleased to partner with Charis to help Stonewater customers stay warm and connected this winter with essential items. Charis provide essential household items through the Charis shop and we’re

Time to Talk Day 2025: Why Conversations Matter

6 February 2025 marks Time to Talk Day, the UK’s biggest mental health conversation, led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in partnership with Co-op. The aim? To encourage open

Keep Warm And Stay Supported With Winter Energy Saving Tips

It’s hard to believe it’s almost February already, and with it comes colder days and higher energy bills. We know keeping your home warm can be a worry, but small

Longleigh’s Impact: Susan’s Story

Susan*, a mother of two, found herself facing mounting debt amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis. Supporting both sons alone, including her 8-year-old son, who has ADHD and

Aileen Edmunds’ Call To Move From Stigma To Solutions

It was a busy week for the UK housing sector at the Housing 2024 event in Manchester last week. Our CEO, Aileen Edmunds, took to the fringe stage, delivering

National Voice for Tenants

Along with The G15, Longleigh has co-commissioned a feasibility study on establishing whether there should be a National Voice for Tenants. We have chosen The Health Creation Alliance (THCA) to

Longleigh’s Impact: Supporting Sharon’s Journey To Stability

Meet Sharon*, a 52-year-old woman referred to Longleigh by our Circles of Support partner, Cleanslate. Sharon was experiencing significant challenges due to anxiety and depression, which were worsened by financial

Leading For Impact: Aileen Edmunds First Nine Months As CEO At Longleigh

Nine months into her role as Longleigh’s new CEO, as we conclude our 2023/24 Financial year, we sit down with Aileen Edmunds to see how she’s found her first few

Raising awareness for better floor coverings in Social Housing

We are raising awareness about our Final Report on the provision of floor coverings in social housing earlier this month, have you read it yet? Our research revealed that an