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SNG supports work against anti-social behaviour in Christchurch with new funding

SNG, with partners at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and local schools, has won £5,000 to fight anti-social behaviour in Somerford as part of the Op Relentless Community Fund.

SNG secures £50M unsecured short-term trade loan facility from Barclays to build new homes

Barclays has provided its largest unsecured short-term trade loan facility, to support housing association SNG’s ambitious plans to build 25 thousand new homes over the next ten years.

New Community Co-design team to help shape the future of Buckskin and South Ham

A team of ten local residents has signed-up to become Community Co-design Associates (CDAs) as Sovereign Hill Partnership (SHP) continues engaging with the communities in Buckskin and South Ham.

The community share their insight for the future of Buckskin and South Ham

The community of the Buckskin and South Ham shared their insights at listening events, that they want their neighbourhoods to feel safer and more connected.

Move on and Thrive Fund second round now open to support youth projects

Organisations on the Isle of Wight are being offered grants of up to £10,000 for a range of health and wellbeing projects for young people.

SNG launches Thriving Communities Fund offering grants up to £5000 for projects to benefit customers

SNG has opened our Thriving Communities Fund for applications, with grants up to £5,000 for initiatives and projects that actively support SNG communities across the South of England.

SNG kicks off ambitious sustainability programme

SNG (Sovereign Network Group), has started work on-site to meet its bold sustainability ambitions for its 84,000 existing homes, in partnership with Sero, the Cardiff-based retrofit specialists.

SNG and Captiva agree £30m investment for large-scale all-affordable homes scheme on Isle of Wight

All the homes will be for social rent or for shared ownership, offering a real boost to people looking for an affordable home, and they will meet SNG’s Homes and Place Standard.

SNG supports launch of new community garden in South Ham

Residents of the South Ham area of Basingstoke have worked together with local housing association, SNG, to transform a previously overgrown communal area into a nature hub.

SNG joins launch of campaign that demonstrates the £7bn annual value of London’s social homes

SNG supports G15 Room to Grow campaign to highlight the value created by London’s affordable homes, and the housing associations that provide them.

SNG takes handover of 31 London Living Rent homes in Isleworth

SNG has taken handover of 31 London Living Rent apartments in Isleworth which will offer Londoners struggling to get on the housing ladder lower rents so they can save for a deposit to buy a home.

SNG exchanges contracts with Howarth Contractors to deliver 220 affordable homes in Northolt

SNG has exchanged contracts with developer Howarth Contractors to deliver 220 affordable homes in Northolt, Ealing.

SNG launches #InBloom to celebrate customer gardens

This week, SNG is launching SNG #InBloom, a competition for SNG customers’ gardens and green spaces around near residents’ homes. The competition is open to any SNG customer or to a group of customers

SNG appoints Vistry to deliver 575 homes at Merrick Place in Southall

SNG has selected Countryside Partnerships (part of Vistry Group) as the main contactor to build and deliver 575 new homes and commercial units at Merrick Place in Southall in a £157 million deal.

SNG launches new support scheme with Hampshire & IoW Community Foundation for care leavers

SNG has announced a new match funding agreement with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) to support care leavers.

SNG supports mental health community projects with new funding

This week we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, a national campaign led by Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness for better mental health.

SNG gains nearly £2.3million in income for London and East customers

SNG has secured nearly a £2.3million boost to the income of customers who live in our London and our East region.

Tom Titherington to step down

Tom Titherington has announced that he will be stepping down as the Chief Investment and Development Officer at SNG (Sovereign Network Group) at the end of this year.

New youth-led grants to prevent IOW youth homelessness

Young people on the Isle of Wight at risk of homelessness are being offered the advice and support to start independent living and overcome financial challenges.

New SNG affordable homes set to open in Wiltshire

People looking for an affordable home in west Wiltshire are set to benefit from the opening of 12 new affordable homes in the village of Lower Stanton St Quintin near Chippenham.

Collective partnership support opens new opportunities for Westside Community Association

An empty shop in Basingstoke, owned by SNG, is getting a facelift so it’s ready to give the Westside Community Association a base to provide much valued community activities for the local area.

Derelict site now 27 new apartments for social rent in Bristol 

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) has opened a new wholly social rent apartment complex in Bristol.

New social rent homes in Weymouth set for completion

People waiting for an affordable home in Weymouth are set to benefit from the opening of 18 new apartments for social rent in the town.

SNG appoints contractors to deliver ambitious sustainable development plans

Housing association, SNG, has announced the appointment of 16 building contractors to work on its growing new homes programme with a total potential value of £800 million over four years.

Communities gain £8.8m social value from SNG’s #iwill partnerships

Housing association SNG (Sovereign Network Group) has revealed its first #iwill Fund programme delivered £8.79m of social value.

SNG installs lifesaving community defibrillator in Hertford

Residents in Hornsmill in Hertford, now have access to a lifesaving defibrillator installed by SNG which was officially unveiled by at a special ceremony on Friday 16 February.

SNG completes 149 affordable homes in Northolt

Residents are set to move into 16 new affordable rent properties in Dabbs Hill, Northolt marking the completion of SNG’s 149 home development.

SNG secures record Unlawful Profit Order of £136,000 against London tenancy fraudster

SNG has been awarded £136,000 plus costs by securing an Unlawful Profit Order against a London tenant found to be subletting a social home for a number of years.

SNG launches grants for community projects focusing on equality diversity and inclusion (EDI)

SNG is offering grants of up to £1,000 for projects and initiatives based across the South of England which focus on improving equality, diversity and inclusion.

SNG launches new fund for social enterprises

SNG has launched a new fund for social enterprises based in local communities across the South of England.

SNG appoints Kirsten Keegan as Group General Counsel

SNG (Sovereign Network Group), one of the largest housing associations, has appointed Kirsten Keegan as its Group General Counsel.

Ceremony marks handover of SNG’s first affordable homes in Loughton

The first 22 households are moving into affordable homes at SNG’s development in Loughton, Essex.

SNG and partners to invest Home Office grant at the Nightingales estate in Newbury

Residents living in the Nightingales area of Newbury can look forward to a major investment aimed at reducing crime and offering constructive activities for younger residents.

SNG appoints new MD Property Services

SNG (Sovereign Network Group), one of the largest housing associations, has appointed Mike Smart as its Managing Director Property Services.

New £369,000 partnership with Isle of Wight Council boosts employment prospects for island residents

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) and Southern Housing are partnering with the Isle of Wight Council to help island residents find work and improve their career prospects.

SNG issues £400m new Sustainable bond to fund investment in new homes

SNG (Sovereign Network Group), has raised £400m in its first public bond issue post-merger.

SNG delivers yoga class boost for residents in East Herts village

An East Herts village has received a boost to its’ health and wellbeing thanks to special community yoga sessions arranged by SNG.

Ambitious first Corporate Plan published

SNG (Sovereign Network Group), one of England’s largest housing associations, today published its first corporate plan, covering the period to 2026.

Stockwell Park street enhancements mark the final stages of estate transformation

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is transforming cluttered streets on Stockwell Park in Lambeth into tree lined avenues offering more room for pedestrians and cyclists.

SNG supports free winter food market on a Northolt estate

SNG supported a resident led winter market offering free surplus food at Rectory Park, Northolt. We teamed up with charity The Felix Project to supply the food to residents.

S&P credit rating update

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has today lowered Sovereign Network Group’s (SNG) credit rating from A+ to A and confirmed that the outlook remains negative.

Housing associations come together to deliver for Bristol youth

SNG (Sovereign Network Group), together with Clarion, Brighter Places, and Abri Housing has raised £19k to support young people in Bristol.

SNG and The Hill Group Form Investment Partnership

SNG, one of England’s largest housing associations, has selected award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group as partner for an ambitious placemaking-focused strategic investment partnership.

SNG and Shelter partner to prevent avoidable evictions

Today Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is announcing a new partnership with the homeless charity Shelter to prevent avoidable evictions and to support customers to re-engage with the housing provider.

Sovereign and Network Homes merge to form SNG

Yesterday, on Sunday 1 October 2023 Sovereign and Network Homes merged to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group).

Boards approve proposed merger of Network Homes and Sovereign

On 7 September the boards of Network Homes and Sovereign Housing Association (Sovereign) formally agreed to merge to form Sovereign Network Group (SNG).

Sovereign and Network Homes announce new Executive and Group Boards ahead of merger

Sovereign and Network Homes have announced the prospective new Executive and Group Boards ahead of their planned merger, which is due to complete in October 2023.

Sovereign and Network Homes announce proposals to merge

Sovereign Housing and Network Homes have today announced their intention to merge. The decision was agreed by their respective board meetings on Thursday 9 March.

New affordable homes completed in Honiton

People in East Devon can now call 90 new affordable properties home thanks to an investment by housing association SNG (Sovereign Network Group) to provide good, affordable homes in the area.

SNG launches #iwill Youth Network in partnership with The Foyer Federation

We’re pleased to announce the launch today of our new SNG #iwill Youth Network in partnership with The Foyer Federation.

SNG completes 100 affordable homes in Edgware

Customers are set to move into brand new apartments in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware as SNG complete the construction of 100 affordable homes.