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 Who
are we?
Marches Housing Association is a major provider of
affordable housing in Herefordshire, Shropshire and
Worcestershire. It manages around 2700 properties;
both rented and shared ownership, and has grown
significantly since it commenced operations
in 1994.
The Association is registered as a Limited Company,
number 27696R, with the Financial Services Agency
under the Industrial / Provident Societies Act 1965,
and is a Registered Social
Landlord, number LH4027, with the Housing Corporation,
under section 4 of the Housing Association Act 1985.
The Association is a member of the
Independent Housing Ombudsman.
We are an Industrial and Provident Society operating under charitable rules.
The Association
operates on a "not-for-profit" basis, all surpluses
being ploughed back into the business. With a turnover of
approximately £8m it is an important business in the
local community. The Association has a funding facility with
Nationwide Building Society. An initial borrowing to buy the
housing stock of Leominster District Council, together with
further planned investment in existing homes and for new development
has resulted in loans now approaching £50M. A 35 year
financial business plan is maintained to ensure that the Association
meets all its commitments and is able to deliver its objectives.
 In
1996 Marches
Housing Association joined the Jephson
Housing Association Group,a large and
well-established group based in Leamington Spa. This
has provided a number of advantages to the Association,
whilst allowing it to continue operating with a high
degree of autonomy.
In 2001 we gained charitable status, removing our
future Corporation Tax liabilities. As a result we
can comply with the governments rent-setting regime
without detriment to our services or to our continuing
investment in homes and estates. Around 992 of our homes are Decent Homes compliant.
In January 2007 we were regarded as being an Investor in Excellence.
We have moved
In late 2006 we moved to our new head office.
Marches Housing Association
Benedict Court
Southern Avenue
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0QF
Our main line number 01568 610100 and freephone repairs numbers 0800 454315 remain the same. We have taken on board comments and suggestions made by our customers regarding our telephone service and have upgraded our telephone system. New direct line numbers are available for all staff to make contacting the right person easier.
Parking has been improved, and our new premises has on-site parking for 52 vehicles as well as bicycle racks for keen cyclists. A circular bus runs four times daily from Leominster bus station to Southern Avenue Industrial Estate and the train station is within walking distance for visitors travelling from Hereford, Ludlow or Shrewsbury.
If you have any questions regarding our new premises, please do not hesitate to contact Corporate Services Team on 01568 619611.
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