Longhurst Group

A leading performer in housing and care

Longhurst Group is a leading regional housing organisation managing more than 16,000 homes in around 40 local authority areas. The Group’s reach spans the Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire and Humberside regions; it includes major cities, deprived coastal towns and many rural areas.

The Group and its four member companies – Friendship Care and Housing, L&H Homes, Spire Homes and Keystone Developments– offer much more than just a landlord service. Together members provide affordable homes for rent and sale, support neighbourhoods, tackle social problems. They also help people to improve their lives by increasing job and training opportunities, accessing grants and benefits and building neighbourhood connections. Collectively, the Group aims to help create communities where people live positively together.

The Group’s mission is to lead and inspire growth, based on providing excellent services. It provides strategic direction, support and corporate services to member companies. Members are encouraged to share expertise, avoid duplication and be recognised for their distinctive strengths. The team includes almost 1,000 people, who collectively keep the business calm, creative and focused. Stability is also a key feature, with around one-third of employees having worked for the Group for at least 10 years.