Who we are

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, […]

Homeless

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 […]

Homes

We rent homes to people who need them, across South Yorkshire and beyond. We also build new houses, and campaign to increase the number of new and affordable homes. Find a home Pay my rent Book a repair Latest View all news 24 Mar 2025 South Yorkshire Housing Association and Places for People in merger […]

Home

Welcome to South Yorkshire Housing Association What would you like to do? Find a home to rent Book a repair Get support to find work Make a complaint Share your feedback and help improve our services Customer groups and opportunities Latest news View all news 22 Aug 2025 August bank holiday opening times 21 Aug […]

Places for People

Places for People partnership In March 2025, we announced our plans to join Places for People. Here’s the latest information about the partnership.   Consultation events Frequently Asked Questions   Partnership and communication timeline March 2025: We announced that we’d started partnership talks with Places for People on our website. July 2025: We sent a […]