Stafford and Rural Homes is a vibrant, forward thinking company. We are big believers in excellence, whether it’s in the work we do, the people we work with, the standards we maintain or the care we take. The leading Housing Association and listed 2nd overall in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work 2018, the Times says of SARH: "Honesty and transparency win employees' votes at Stafford and Rural Homes, sitting in the number two spot." "A truly local housing association, Stafford and Rural Homes owns more than 6,000 properties within the borough of Stafford, and it is the largest provider of rented homes in the district. As well as providing affordable housing, the association offers advice and support to customers. It was founded in 2006 following the transfer of homes from Stafford Borough Council, and has its headquarters in the town, though its people are based in 21 sites in total. The workforce is unified in its admiration for chief executive Karen Armitage, who meets all new recruits as soon as they join." "We really engage with staff and get them to work with us, says Chief Executive Karen Armitage. Stafford and Rural Homes is a non-profit organisation and registered charity formed in 2006 which owns and manages over 6,000 homes across Stafford and the surrounding area. Operating as a business, profits are used to fund our social housing and community schemes. SARH also works in partnership with local authorities, health trusts, statutory bodies and a range of voluntary organisations to create safe, sustainable communities.
