Updated 07.06.16
Sanctuary Group and Housing & Care 21 Set to Merge
Sanctuary Group and Housing & Care 21 have announced their intention to merge, which will see the creation of a new operation within Sanctuary Group specialising in the provision of housing for older people - to be known as Sanctuary 21.
Sanctuary 21 will manage over 32,000 units of retirement and extra care accommodation for older people, as well as care and telecare services, making it a clear leader in the provision of housing and care for older people.
It is intended that the efficiency gains and capacity created by bringing the two organisations together will be used to build at least 800 homes a year for affordable rent for older people of modest means as well as additional properties for shared ownership and sale.
Sanctuary 21 will be committed to enhancing the quality of housing and care for older people and demonstrating the value of court/scheme manager services, where there is a staff member offering support on site. It will also modernise existing retirement properties to meet contemporary standards and provide improved energy efficiency.
The merger will enable Housing & Care 21 to take advantage of Sanctuary's infrastructure, including a leading SAP based ERP computer system, shared service centre, in-house maintenance operation and 24 hour response centre with assistive telecare services.
