Our history In 1966 the BBC first aired Ken Loach’s ground-breaking film Cathy Come Home. This harrowing portrayal of a young family’s spiral into homelessness shocked the nation and led to the development of many charities and housing associations across the country – including us! Shelter was one of the first charities born out of […]

Homes for Cathy Homes for Cathy is a national alliance of housing associations, charities and local authorities working together to end homelessness. Homes for Cathy was formed in 2016 to mark 50 years since the release of Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home. We wanted to show that homelessness is still a significant and prevalent issue, […]

Partner with us Our approach to designing and delivering services enables us to offer opportunities and support that are diverse, inclusive, and that bring together everyone’s strengths. We work in partnership with organisations across South Yorkshire to deliver many of our services and projects. Working with our wonderful partners provides opportunities to share resources, expertise […]

In 1972, South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) was formed as part of a wider movement to end homelessness after our founder, John Belcher, watched Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home. Over fifty years later, we still help people and families to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. We offer homes for affordable rent, […]

We offer safe and secure spaces for homeless people and families to live in. In our supported accommodation, we’ll work with you to develop the skills you need to live independently, look after your health and wellbeing, and prepare for moving and settling into your own home. Our Housing First services provide people with a […]

If you’re homeless If you’re homeless, we have services that can help you to find a safe space to call home. We also offer support for people at risk of becoming homeless. You may also be able to access housing advice and support from your local authority. How we can help Find a home to […]