The housing association and charity are bringing housing, homelessness expertise and specialist support closer together

Peter Bedford Housing Association has officially become part of Single Homeless Project.

The move sees the London-based housing association become a subsidiary of Single Homeless Project, forming a new group while retaining its name, identity and status as a Registered Provider of social housing.

Peter Bedford Housing Association has 324 homes alongside specialist housing and housing management expertise, strong local relationships and experience supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities and other additional support needs.

Single Homeless Project supports more than 10,000 Londoners each year through homelessness prevention, accommodation, specialist services and opportunities that help people build confidence, develop skills and move towards greater independence.

Together, the organisations can support people at different stages of their journey, from preventing homelessness and providing accommodation at a time of crisis to creating better routes into long-term homes.

Rather than Peter Bedford Housing Association losing its identity within a larger organisation, it will retain its name, Registered Provider status and specialist expertise while benefiting from the resources and wider services of Single Homeless Project which will continue as a Registered Charity.

“Everyone deserves a safe, stable home and the opportunity to build the future they want”, said Liz Rutherfoord, CEO of Single Homeless Project.

“Peter Bedford Housing Association brings valuable housing expertise, strong relationships and a shared commitment to the people we support. By coming together, we can build on what each organisation already does well, explore new ways of working and create more opportunities for people to leave homelessness behind for good.

“This isn’t about growth for growth’s sake. It’s about what we can achieve together and the difference we can make for people experiencing homelessness.”

Clare Norton, CEO of Peter Bedford Housing Association, added: “Peter Bedford Housing Association has a proud history of providing homes and support for people who need them.

“Becoming part of Single Homeless Project gives us an opportunity to build on that history while retaining the identity, expertise and local relationships that make our organisation distinctive.

“We share a commitment to listening to the people we support and using their experiences to shape what we do. We’re excited about the opportunities this new relationship creates for our tenants and the people we support, both now and in the future.”

The announcement comes as the Government works towards its ambition to get everyone sleeping rough off the streets this Christmas.