This purpose built sheltered housing scheme is due for completion in early December 2008. It consists of 34 Sheltered Housing Flats and 20 Respite Flats.

Saffron Housing Trust has been highly praised for providing a two star service to its customers resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of its work. The commendation comes in a report by the Audit Commission following a comprehensive inspection of all Saffron’s services.

Thousands of South Norfolk tenants have benefitted from vital improvements to the homes they rent, thanks to a multi-million pound initiative by Saffron Housing Trust.

The high standard of skills and construction which have delivered a successful Norfolk affordable housing scheme have been recognised by an award from the Norfolk Association of Architects (NAA).

A further 335 new affordable homes for local people in need of housing are to be built across Norfolk and Suffolk by the e² consortium in the next 18 months. This new development programme, costing some £38 million, has been made possible due to the consortium’s success in securing vital Government funding for the initiative.

This year's award ceremony for the TPAS 'Connecting People' awards for the Eastern region took place on the evening of 13th March at Russell Hotel in London.

Saffron Housing Trust has received a further accolade from CORGI, the national watchdog for the gas industry, in recognition of its high overall standards in the management of safe gas work.

A £5million state of the art resource centre for older people, which signifies the start of a new era in care for the elderly in Norfolk has taken a step closer to fruition with the signing of an agreement between Saffron Housing Trust, Norfolk County Council and Age Concern Norfolk.

A pilot project to help adults with learning difficulties live independently in the community has got off to a successful start. The scheme is aimed specifically at adults who would like the opportunity of a home of their own, having been cared for by their parents all their lives. The idea is also welcomed by the parents concerned who recognise that provision needs to be made for the future when they may no longer be able to look after their son or daughter.

Everybody needs good neighbours and Saffron Housing Trust is proving to be a good neighbour to Nelson Lodge, a short stay respite care centre for children located next door to Saffron’s office in Long Stratton.