Awards success for Stockport Homes Group

Stockport Homes’ Customer Finance Team have been named Team of the Year at the 2025 Northern Housing Awards.

The team was recognised for colleagues’ commitment to supporting customers through financial challenges. At an awards ceremony at Emirates Old Trafford on 1st May, the team were commended for their customer-centred approach, establishing themselves as sector leaders in collection and money advice outcomes.

Their supportive approach to income collection led to their selection as a model landlord for the research project ‘Holding on to a Home’, where they were included in an industry recognised guide to help other social landlords improve their tenancy sustainment practices. The team has also pioneered digital solutions to help increase their capacity, and collaborated with Stockport Council to support them to deliver critical emergency crisis support for residents.

Steve Partridge, Chair of Stockport Homes Board, said of the team’s award win:

“Our Customer Finance Team genuinely care about their work and take pride in being part of a service that really makes a difference. We’re delighted to see the team recognised at the Northern Housing Awards for their exceptional performance, dedication to customer service, and innovative approach.“

Elsewhere in the business, Stockport Homes Group has also received a RoSPA Gold Award for their seventh year running for its commitment to health and safety.

Widely regarded as the ultimate benchmark of safety excellence, the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are internationally recognised accolades that honour organisations, teams, and projects across all sectors for their dedication to safeguarding lives.

Commenting on Stockport Homes Group’s achievement, Julia Small, RoSPA’s Growth Director, said:

“Stockport Homes Group should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Award, which honours those organisations who have achieved the highest standards in health and safety in the workplace.  RoSPA regards SHG as a strong example of the importance of making accident prevention central to any successful organisation, not just for the benefit of employees, customers and clients, but also society as a whole.“