SNG reports strong financial performance and increased investment in homes and communities

We’ve published our 2024/25 annual report [PDF, 18.3 MB] highlighting a robust financial position that enables us to continue to deliver good new affordable housing at scale, significantly invest in the existing homes we manage, and step up support for customers and communities.  

SNG’s operating surplus increased by 19.7% (£33.7m) to £205 million (2023/24: £171.5 million) while turnover increased by 12.2% to £794.2 million. The Group’s strong balance sheet reflects total net assets of £2.8 billion and fixed assets of £7.9 billion (2023/24: £7.3 billion), underlining our long-term financial resilience. 

As at 31 March 2025, we held £761 million in cash and undrawn facilities, supporting both operational and development ambitions. Net debt stood at £3.9 billion. 

This financial strength enabled SNG to invest £642 million in building new homes (up from £488 million), with 2,486 started, and 1,590 delivered, during the year. We maintain one of the sector’s largest development pipelines with 11,300 homes - 90% of which are affordable. 

Investment in existing homes also increased to £245 million, providing continued improvements in quality in-line with our Homes and Place standard – a benchmark co-created with customers that supports effective asset management. 

Alongside our core housing activity, we expanded our support for customers and communities. £7 million was invested in community programmes, including £1.5 million in cost of living support. An additional £2 million was secured from external partners, enabling support for 242 local organisations such as community kitchens, warm spaces, and mental health support. 

Employment and enterprise initiatives helped over 380 customers into work and supported more than 110 customers to start or grow a business. In addition, over 4,000 targeted interventions were delivered to tackle fuel poverty.  

Mark Washer, Group Chief Executive of SNG, said: “Our financial results reflect the strength and stability that SNG has achieved since our merger. This has enabled us to deliver confidently on our social purpose – investing more in existing homes and building the new affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life. 

“Last year, the number of children living in temporary accommodation across England rose again to 165,000 - a stark reminder of why the work of housing associations like SNG has never been more critical. In an increasingly challenging environment, I’m proud that we continue to buck the trend as one of the sector’s most ambitious housing associations.”  

You can read the annual report here [PDF, 18.3 MB]

Alongside the annual report, we've published our Impact and Sustainability Report [PDF, 4.49 MB] , which showed that SNG generated a social value of £140.6m last year – up 37% from £102.3m last year. The upcoming SNG Community Foundation will build on this, aiming to unlock £1bn of social impact in communities where SNG operates over the next 10 years.  

Regarding the Impact and Sustainability Report, Mark Washer added: “SNG’s customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our Impact and Sustainability report shows that by working with our customers and partners we can support communities to realise their potential and thrive over generations.”  

You can read the Impact and Sustainability Report here [PDF, 4.49 MB]