We're going Beyond Homes
As well as helping to build the desperately needed quality homes, PfP can help Government deliver a brighter future for all.
In the run up to the General Election in 2024, we lobbied all political parties to build more social homes as part of our #TimetoBuild campaign and we are encouraged by this Government’s plans to build 1.5million new homes.
However, the housing crisis goes much further than bricks and mortar and we’re well placed to support those at the centre of it, with the issues and financial pressures they face.
Results of our annual Wellbeing Survey highlight the scale of the issues faced by our social housing Customers every day and the support needed Beyond Homes.
Barriers such as financial instability, physical and mental health difficulties, challenges in accessing employment and training, and digital exclusion are the realities of many Customers’ lives.
Our Beyond Homes campaign will look to Government in driving real positive change across housing, health and wellbeing and also helping to address skills gaps and supporting more people into work. This will be boosted by PfP Thrive - PfP’s new training movement and delivery programme seeking to tackle the UK’s trade skills crisis and boost the future workforce of the housing sector.
Key Findings
In July and August 2024, over 5,700 Customers from our social renting Communities shared their views in our annual Wellbeing Survey. This survey helps us understand Customers’ needs and preferences in key areas such as financial wellbeing, employment and training, personal and physical wellbeing, and Community support.
48% of our Customers experienced severe financial disadvantage in the last year.
24% of our Customers reported being unable to put their heating on when it was cold in the last year
60% among those who often go without essentials completely agreed that they feel anxious most of the time.
10% of our Customers cancelled their mobile phone or broadband contracts in the last year
36% of our Customers rated their health as "good" or "very good" compared to 77% of adults in a NHS Health Survey
25% of our Customers reported low life satisfaction. This is 5 times the national rate of 5%.
26% of our Customers said they had no one to rely on if they needed support.
48% of our Customers felt unsafe walking home after dark.
88% of our Customers stated that a long-term tenancy is very important to them.
In the last financial year we delivered £334m in social value, including:
We helped 10,390 people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We're supporting 4,295 people towards education, employment, or training.
We've supported 23,855 people through health and wellbeing projects.
Assisted 14,697 people with financial and digital inclusion, including hardship funds.
Force For Good
We are changing lives by creating, managing and supporting thriving Communities. Sometimes we will use our voice to start a conversation or a movement to create change that helps us do that. Our campaigns are informed by the expertise of our Colleagues, partners, our research, and the experiences of our Customers and Communities. We want to support the Government and society by developing evidence-based policy solutions designed to overcome barriers in our sectors. We will collaborate with others to drive change and to help build a fairer society where everyone can thrive.
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