Press release library
This is an archive of past press releases.
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February 2021
Sovereign supports children's mental health projects
Sovereign donations mean £47.5k for lockdown learning
January 2021
Sovereign kickstarts employment for 40 young people
Older people’s housing needs “must be embedded in housing planning” says leading housing association
Teaming up to help the island’s unemployed into work
December 2020
Building starts for affordable housing in Thatcham
Sovereign launches £40k ‘Your Community Your Choice’ fund
Sally Hyndman appointed as Chief People Officer
Lockdown Woods commemorate the positives
A blooming good show for Sovereign’s Carnarvon Place!
November 2020
Sovereign’s support for households in fuel poverty
Sovereign supports a hunger free future
Building the future of social value in social housing
Sovereign's response to the Social Housing White Paper
Sovereign’s support to end loneliness during the lockdown
Activity packs brighten up the day
ESG Social Housing Working Group
Sovereign is latest local business to commit to the Race at Work Charter
Islanders inspired to turn business dreams into reality
Sovereign retains strong ratings and outlook is upgraded
October 2020
Sovereign sponsors APPG employment and social housing inquiry
MP Bob Seely visits new Sovereign Development on Isle of Wight
Putting down roots for three new Sovereign residents
We’re investing in our residents’ security to provide homes for life
Sovereign in record commercial property deal
Statement about Black History Month
Sovereign funding supports cooking up wellbeing from the inside out
A Sovereign story – 17 October, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
September 2020
Sovereign gives a further £150k to communities and businesses to ‘build back better’
MP David Johnston visits carbon-zero affordable eco-homes in Oxfordshire
We stop, we listen to you and we learn
It’s a First for Housing First in Basingstoke
It's a good time to to gas about carbon monoxide safety
August 2020
New homelessness support service launched
"Don't miss out on funding!" says Sovereign Housing Association
Sovereign puts its money where its heart is
Greenham Trust announces agreement with Sovereign for new operational hub on Greenham Business Park
‘Community Ambassadors’ given £15,000 boost by two housing associations
July 2020
Building Skills with NHS Test and Trace
Sovereign makes sure that Isle of Wight gets the write stuff
New affordable homes go local in the Isle of Wight
Partnership working sees successful outcome following racist incident
Affordable, carbon zero eco-homes in construction in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
June 2020
Keeping families fed during the coronavirus crisis
Sovereign commits £250,000 of grants in 2020 through partnership with The Good Exchange
Statement on Black Lives Matter
An open letter to Boris: “Kick start the economy by investing in jobs and people”
Our shortlisted HQN 'Frontline Stars'
‘Heart of my World’ photography winners announced
New affordable homes to be built in Shaftesbury
Recognising the Armed Forces in our homes and in our teams
May 2020
Measuring the impact of Covid-19 on the sector
Sovereign launches 'heart of my world' photography competition
Sovereign strengthens liquidity position to support growth post-Covid 19
‘Communities Matter’ to Sovereign
Wheely great gifts for key workers improve wellbeing
Sovereign COO retires after 30 year career in housing
April 2020
Crowd around - new fund available Sovereign Pay it Forward
There's light at the end of the 'Yellow Brick Road'
Residents sing together supporting their communities
‘Special of the day’ service for people isolating in Pan, East Newport
March 2020
Sovereign pledges £150k for communities affected by COVID-19
Planning granted for new affordable homes in Reading
Crucial role of housing recognised in Budget 2020
Brand new affordable homes celebrated in Lordshill
Sticking with stories – magic of books builds confidence
Fish and tip for Christchurch community
New Chair to take over at Sovereign
Keyworker turns isolation into community sing-along
February 2020
Westbury residents construct a bright future
Place to be proud of awards 2020
January 2020
Naturally neutral - new show home launches this weekend at Perrybrook
December 2019
New homes in Brockworth now selling off-plan
Sovereign and Legal & General Homes to bring affordable homes to Didcot
November 2019
Round 2! £30,000 more community funding available for local projects
Housing association builds new home on Greenham Business Park
October 2019
Southern Housing and Sovereign support self-employment sessions
Sovereign responds to the proposed right to shared ownership
From grass verge to a room with a view at Poole’s latest housing development
Tracey Barnes joins Sovereign as Chief Financial Officer
First birthday party for Lyde Green Community Centre
Sovereign supports silver surfers to stay online
Sovereign makes cycles safe with Dr Bike
New homes planned for former magistrates’ court
Battle of Britain boogie brings the house down
September 2019
Children enchanted with new play area
Next 250 homes topping at Wapping Wharf
Swinging into action with POPCAN
'Be-spoke' workshop for cycling mad students
August 2019
Picnic in the park provides food for thought
Time's up for anti-social behaviour
Sovereign Housing Association reports strong performance
Sovereign launches £60,000 fund in partnership with The Good Exchange
Sovereign keeps 4Legs Radio community chatting
Parent volunteers needed to provide extra support for families
New look and new beds for The Foyer
New place in Alton for those experiencing homelessness
July 2019
Cinnamon Network project delivers sweet results
£229m Joint Venture with Crest Nicholson announced
Former school archway restored at Wessex Court
Smashing new flats on bottle factory site
The heat is on for new ceramics class
Wo-manual trades boost by Sovereign and Guinness
Sovereign agrees £250m unsecured credit facility to fund ambitious plans
The play's the thing...to help children take centre stage
June 2019
Magic roundabout in playpark revamp
Sharp focus on Property Services
Lorry-loads of determination on employability day
Construction work is now underway at Newbury development
Residents 'popping up' to pledge support for their community
Snip 'n' slide - fun day launch at new park
May 2019
Careering forward with Sovereign
Hoarding help in Sovereign homes
Laying foundations for families in Shalfleet
Sovereign appoints first Chief Information Officer
Sovereign provides tools for modern life
New lease of life for Arc play park
Ringwood is the apple of French friends' eye
April 2019
Sovereign awarded RoSPA Silver Award for health and safety practices
Smashing news: homes on the way for Buckskin
Off to the races with Thatcham pupils
Graffiti art at the heart of skate ramp re-vamp
March 2019
Local pupil names sought-after Newbury development Cherry Blossom Meadows
Children grill grown-ups about what they do all day
Careering forward with Sovereign
Homes swap from LiveWest to Sovereign
Cuckooing case leads to partial closure order
February 2019
Neighbourhood works together to tackle ASB
New homes get clean bill of health
Supporting those in need of refuge
January 2019
Homes swap from Hyde to Sovereign
Community having a ball in new facilities
December 2018
Smiles Matter share Christmas spirit
Christmas comes early for Westbury children
More affordable homes for West of England
Sovereign gets ‘future ready’ with Dynamics 365 roll-out in 2019
Barry Nethercott joins Sovereign as Interim Chief Financial Officer
November 2018
Sovereign appoints Tom Titherington as New Executive Director for development
Donating loose ends that make a difference
Affordable homes boost at Hayne Farm Gittisham
June 2018
West Berkshire Council and Sovereign lay foundations for new partnership