General
Hastoe is a not-for-profit Friendly Society. Our objectives are widely drawn and allow us to provide housing for letting, hostel accommodation and housing for sale.Download our latest Annual Report in pdf format.
Objectives
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‘Striving for excellence’
Hastoe Housing Group’s mission is to provide good places for people to come home to. We aim to be a first-class organisation for our residents and other customers, our partners and our staff. The Board has agreed that the group should prioritise three activities: |
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| * | Leading and influencing the sector through innovation |
| * | Maintaining the focus on provision of new homes and services in rural communities |
| * | Provision of the highest standard of homes and services |
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The Board has also agreed five key themes for the group activities: |
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| * | Innovate - we will maintain our focus on innovation in new approaches to achieve sustainable communities and sustainable construction |
| * | Invest - we will continue to invest in communities and neighbourhoods to deliver high quality homes and services |
| * | Implement - we will ensure that our plans for improvement in services, new business and financial capacity are achieved |
| * | Involve - we will engage with stakeholders, in particular residents, to ensure that our plans meet the expectations of those with whom we work |
| * | Inspire - the Board and staff will work in partnership to energise the organisation and lead and influence the sector |
Registrar of Friendly Societies
Hastoe is registered with the Registrar of Friendly Societies under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (Hastoe Housing Association Limited - No: 16243R).The Housing Corporation
Hastoe is also registered with the Housing Corporation under the provisions of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (No: L0018).The Corporation is responsible for overseeing the activities and standards of registered social landlords. It monitors their performance and financial viability, the latter from quarterly financial returns. Read Hastoe's most recent Housing Corporation Assessment.
The Corporation distributes Social Housing Grant (SHG) through the Approved Development Programme. SHG is targeted at housing schemes that meet proven need and is provided where the Corporation is satisfied at the standards and financial probity of the association. Hastoe has received more than £34 million of grant since 1974 and is one of 71 organisations with Housing Corporation Partnership Status.