Welcome to our anniversary special issue of Shine
This year, we’re celebrating 125 years of providing safe, high-quality affordable homes for people in housing need.
As we mark this special milestone, we want to celebrate the people at the heart of our story, our residents.
On this page, you'll meet residents who have overcome challenges, achieved their dreams and made a real difference in their communities. You'll also hear how residents are helping to shape and improve our services for the future. These are their stories, and they’re an important part of our 125-year legacy.
Want to send us a story? Email comms@southernhousing.org.uk.
Conner on finding stability, support and hope
Following a difficult time in his life which left him moving out of his family home, Conner found himself on our homeless pathway on the Isle of Wight.
He shared his story with us, including his struggles, settling into St John's and how he hopes his next steps will involve more cooking and a cat!
Read Conner's story
Chief Executive Paul Hackett reflects on 125 years
As Southern Housing celebrates 125 years, our Chief Executive reflects on how a vision that started in 1901 has grown into 80,000 homes supporting people and communities today.
Read the full article to find out how our founding purpose still shapes everything we do and what's in store for the next chapter of our story.
Read Paul's reflectionWhen Chris found out he had to move home, it turned his life upside down. In this video, he shares how it actually ended up being a dream come true.
Ben turned to alcohol following the tragic loss of his son. In this video, he tells us how with the support of our Homeless Pathway, he's rebuilt his life.
Peggy left hospital to find her landlord had sold her home.
She tells us about life at Ryde Village and how much it means to her to be able to say, 'I'm going home' when she returns at the end of the day.
