BBC Breakfast highlights lack of flooring in social housing
Longleigh Foundation appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss the lack of flooring in social housing and why it matters. The programme brought a lived-in perspective to a problem that often goes unnoticed. Research into flooring in social housing Our research last year, produced with Altair, shows that hundreds of thousands of adults in social homes […]
Longleigh’s impact January – August 2025
From January to August 2025, Longleigh Foundation has supported 477 people with over £422,000 in grants. Access to our Individual Grants means Stonewater customers manage challenging situations and make practical changes in their lives. The difference these grants make is best explained by those we’ve supported: “These grants really helped me out as I fled […]
Tackling the rural housing challenge in England
Across rural England, finding an affordable home is becoming harder than ever. Too many families, young people and older residents are being priced out of the places they call home. As a result, villages and small towns are struggling to retain the services and people that keep them thriving. That’s why, in July 2025, Longleigh […]
Dayne’s story: A youth mentoring journey
Empowering the next generation: re-introducing Dayne. At a difficult point in life, he made a bold decision. He decided not just to rebuild, but to create something that could support others too. With an Education, Training and Employment (ETE) grant from Longleigh, Dayne launched Evolving Mentoring. This youth mentoring service helps young people access alternative […]
Longleigh’s Impact: Stuart’s experience
Stuart found himself in financial hardship and was living in a halfway house before he moved into his new home. Although it was a roof over his head, he found it uncomfortable and couldn’t have his children visit. So, when his new home came up, although further away than he wanted, he was happy to […]
May snapshot: Our busiest month yet
Transparent by Numbers: May Edition Every month, we share a snapshot of how our grants are helping social housing residents. In May, we supported more people than any other month this year! This shows the dedication of our referral partners and the strength of our collective partnership Here’s how we did in May: Each number […]
Unlocking affordable rural housing in England: A roadmap for change
A major new research report tackling England’s rural housing crisis was launched on Monday 7 July at Stonewater’s new homes development in Loxwood, Sussex. The report marks a pivotal moment for rural communities facing deepening housing pressures due to a chronic shortage of affordable homes. Commissioned by Longleigh Foundation in partnership with Stonewater, the […]
New financial wellbeing support for Stonewater customers
We’re proud to announce that we are continuing our partnership with Clean Slate. Today, we launch a refreshed and more comprehensive Financial Wellbeing Service for Stonewater customers. Thanks to ongoing funding from Longleigh through our Circles of Support programme, Clean Slate will build on their proven approach, bringing: Bringing it all together in one joined-up […]
April at a glance: Reaching more people, together
Transparent by Numbers: April Edition Each month, we share how our grant-making is progressing so you can see the difference we’re making together. April was our biggest month yet, and that’s down to strong partnership working, especially with Stonewater colleagues. Thanks to great customer referrals and shared commitment, more people are getting the help they […]
A National Tenant Voice: What comes next
The call for a National Tenant Voice is getting louder. In 2023, Longleigh Foundation, in partnership with the G15, commissioned research to explore whether there is a need and appetite for a national tenant voice in social housing, and if so, what form it should take. The result is Tenants at the Table, a report […]