G15 members play a vital, and often unrecognised, role in supporting residents and communities across London. As providers of social and affordable homes, we go beyond housing by delivering services that directly benefit tens of thousands of people, including employment support, food security initiatives and financial guidance.
In 2024, these schemes created £23 million in ‘social value’ – a measure of the broader benefits to individuals, communities, and society, for residents in London and across the UK. G15 members provided 67 money guidance projects and 75 food security initiatives, which collectively supported 32,000 people. Additionally, employment and skills programmes run by G15 members have helped over 60,000 residents into work and training since 2017 – with more than 55,000 of these supported by Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, helping to transform lives and contributing to London’s wider economy.
Many of these services were once delivered by the state, but as public provision has reduced over time, housing associations have stepped in to fill these critical gaps. Despite their scale and impact, this contribution is often overlooked.
However, this work is now under increasing pressure. Rising costs, the need to invest in existing homes, and an uncertain funding environment are making it harder for housing associations to sustain these services, just as demand continues to grow.
This challenge is explored in our research report, Supporting London’s Communities (2024), which highlights the urgent need for a more stable and supportive funding environment. Read more here: G15-Room-to-Grow-Report-Supporting-Londons-Communities.pdf