Social Tenant Access to Information Requirement Scheme (STAIRs) What is STAIRs? The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs) are a set of regulations that set out what information housing providers must share with customers. They are designed to make sure we are transparent about our work, priorities and performance. That means publishing information on: […]

SYHA Child Safeguarding Policy Download our Child Safeguarding Policy [PDF, 19 pages] This policy sets out of SYHA’s approach to working with safeguarding and our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in our community; to ensure that they live safely, free from abuse and neglect. The Safeguarding […]

SHYA Adults Safeguarding Policy Download our Adult Safeguarding Policy [PDF, 18 pages] This policy sets out of SYHA’s approach to working with safeguarding and our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in our community; to ensure that they live safely, free from abuse and neglect. This policy […]

Meet our SYHA Board Matthew Harrison Matt joined SYHA as Chair of the Board in September 2023, at the time he was also CEO of Great Places Housing Association and retired from this role in June 2024. He has over 30 years of executive level experience in the housing sector and was Chair of the […]

Frequently Asked Questions Here is more information about our partnership with Places for People. SYHA joined PfP as a subsidiary in December 2025. This page was last updated in December 2025. We have categorised the questions into four themes: The partnership, My home, My services and Customer engagement. Please get in touch with us on […]

SYHA Anti-Social Behaviour and Harassment Policy Download Anti-social Behaviour Policy [PDF, 13 pages] Policy Statement This policy sets out SYHA’s approach to tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and harassment including hate crime. We understand that ASB can have a significant impact on our customers and the communities in which they live. We are committed to preventing […]