What we do

Catalyst Housing Group was named Affordable Housing Provider of the Year in 2009. We are a not-for-profit social housing agency, made up of housing associations in London and the South East. Together we deliver a comprehensive range of properties and services. We:

• provide low-cost homes to rent, encouraging vibrant communities around them
• offer home ownership to those who may not otherwise be able to get onto the property ladder
• generate large scale regeneration of neighbourhoods, working closely with residents
• build desirable, affordable new properties
• give young people opportunities to get ahead and stay away from crime
• run schemes that help individuals onto new career paths
• bring sheltered and special needs housing to those who need it
• supply key workers with  accommodation

Who we are

Individually, Catalyst group members work with communities to uphold established relationships. As a whole, we provide the Thames Valley with dedicated and caring housing services. We are governed by a voluntary Board of Management, including some of our residents. Catalyst Housing Group members include:

• Catalyst Communities Housing Association
• Kensington Housing Trust
• Fortunegate Community Housing
• Southall Day Centre
• Barnet Community Homes
• Vintage Care Vintage Care manages the Acton Care Centre

Read more about our group members, or read our latest news.

How we work

We strive for:

• Integrity Fairness is fundamental. We’re constantly working in partnership with others – local authorities, developers, community organisations. They must be able to trust us to act honestly and with integrity.
• Inclusion We believe that for communities and workplaces to be successful, they must be accessible to all.
• Opportunity In the communities we work with, we want to give individuals life-improving opportunities. Affordable housing is a springboard not a safety net. Part of our job is to create opportunities for people to help themselves.
• Quality Our continued success is dependent on the number and quality of the homes that we build and the way we manage them.

Find out more about how we work:

• Explore our business and development section.

Our history

Catalyst Housing Group was formed in 2002. It meant group members could concentrate on providing the best service for residents, and the core business functions were centralised and more efficient. Our members have some 100 years’ combined experience of improving lives and communities. Find out the history of:

• Catalyst Communities Housing Association
• Kensington Housing Trust
• Fortunegate Community Housing
• Southall Day Centre
• Acton Care Centre

Our future

We want to:

• get people securely onto the first rung of the property ladder
• create homes that people enjoy living in
• encourage vibrant, thriving communities with wonderful opportunities for residents

We’re working with residents to keep their homes comfortable and safe. We’re also striving to create a sustainable future for their children and grandchildren. Current and recent housing schemes include features such as low energy lighting, super insulation, highly efficient boilers, passive solar design, and solar heating. Find out more about our sustainability commitment.

• Read more about our group members.
• Explore services for Catalyst residents.
• Work with Us with Catalyst today.

Catalyst Housing Group – Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 29390R