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A woman and a man stand on either side of another woman, all smiling as they hold a large novelty check. The check is made out to "Stephanie Plant-Stokes" for "One Thousand Pounds" and is dated "5/11/2026." The background features logos for "Sanctuary Supported Living," "Taste," and "Retirement Communities.
Retirement Communities

Derby retirement chef triumphs in MasterChef-style competition

A retirement community chef from Derby has been crowned the winner of a MasterChef competition run by not-for-profit provider Sanctuary…
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Retirement Communities

Blanket finished in memory of Basildon resident donated to young families

Residents and staff at a Basildon retirement community, for people aged 55 and over have been knitting and crocheting for a special cause.
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Disability

Petersfield residents crowned winners of national gardening competition

Residents with a passion for gardening at a Petersfield learning disability service have been crowned winners of a national competition
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Sanctuary

Supported Housing Week: Billy's story

When Billy moved into Sanctuary Supported Living's Alexandra Road, a supported housing service for adults with mental health needs, low…
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Campaigns

Supported Housing Week: Sophie

When Sophie joined Sanctuary Supported Living as a Local Service Manager in our Ipswich Homelessness Service in February 2024, she was…
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Campaigns

Supported Housing Week: Shauna

When Shauna joined Sanctuary Supported Living in 2025 as a Project Worker, she was determined to find an employer that would support her…
Campaigns

Supported Housing Week: Jason's story

After Jason was referred to Sanctuary Supported Living’s Tring Road, a supported housing service in Aylesbury, he arrived looking for the…
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Sanctuary

We need to think differently about supported housing

Dave Shaw is Director for Sanctuary Supported Living, a national not-for-profit organisation with over 750 supported housing services for…