Investor information
We are among the largest and most successful providers of high quality affordable homes in the Midlands, with an annual turnover of more than £135.8m.
Get in touch
We are looking for partners to help us deliver our 2030 plan. As well as focusing on value for money, we want partners that will help us drive long term positive impacts for our business and communities. For all investment and treasury enquiries please contact Sangita Surridge, Corporate Director of Finance at sangita.surridge@whgrp.co.uk
Who are we?
whg was formed in 2003 following Large Scale Voluntary Transfer from Walsall Council. Since then we have invested more than £1 billion in Walsall and expanded our operating area. We now own and manage around 22,400 homes in 21 local authorities across the Midlands.
Our increasingly diverse portfolio includes homes for social, affordable, market rent and shared ownership. We are a strategic partner of Homes England, with ambitious plans to build 550 new homes across the region each year. In 2023/24 we invested £65.1m in our existing homes and developed 502 new properties.
Finances at a glance
Why partner with us?
A strong investment grade credit rating
We were upgraded to an A2 rating with a stable outlook by Moody’s which was reaffirmed in January 2024.
Financially viable and well governed
Following a recent inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), we have maintained our existing Governance (G1) and Financial Viability (V1) ratings, with the addition of a C1 in the new Consumer Standard – these are the highest available rating in each category.
A solid operating performance
We publish our financial report every year, demonstrating the strength of our financial position.
An ambitious vision
Our 2030 plan sets out how we will create sustainable and resilient communities through investment in people and places.
Sustainability as a core principle of how we operate
We are proud to be a carbon literate organisation, working to guarantee that our communities flourish and endure.
Certified Sustainable Housing
We are among the first in the UK to be certified as a sustainable housing provider by global consultancy RITTERWALD.
The certification recognises our commitment to making a positive environmental and social impact.
