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Northern landlord finishes transfer of engagements with Sanctuary
Johnnie Johnson Housing has completed its transfer of engagement into Sanctuary after a roughly 11-month process.
The finalising of this transfer will see JJH’s 5,000 homes and telecare services merge with 120,000-home Sanctuary.
The pair first announced the completion of the tie-up in March last year when JHH initially became a subsidiary of Sanctuary.
In a statement, it was explained that JJH’s customers have been involved throughout the process, working closely with Sanctuary’s teams and sharing their feedback through a series of consultations and in-person events.
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Colleagues from JJH have also transferred to Sanctuary arrangements, with many taking on wider responsibilities, providing access to new opportunities, networks, rewards and benefits.
The transfer programme of people, process and structural change, including technology has taken around 11 months.
Craig Moule, group chief executive, said: “As a larger organisation with considerable financial strength, we have a proud history of growing our services through acquisitions, allowing more investment in homes and services, benefitting the people who matter most – our customers.
“Combining the best of both organisations makes us more efficient and more resilient, and we look forward to a brighter future together.”
JJH’s 5,000 properties are located across the North West, the North East, Yorkshire and Derbyshire. It was set up in 1969 by James Edgar Johnson, a pilot who flew in the RAF during World War II. The housing association has maintained a close connection to veterans and the armed forces.
JJH has a G1 governance grading and a V2 financial viability grading following its last review by the Regulator of Social Housing in December 2022.
The transfer has resulted in a £200,000 donation to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, thanks to a legacy from JJH’s founder that was topped up by Sanctuary.
It has also seen the creation of a new specialised independent living team within Sanctuary, focused on supporting customers aged 55 and over living in homes that have warden call or telecare systems.
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