Racing Homes is the new trading name for the Stable Lads Welfare Trust Housing Association. Racing Homes is the charity’s and racing’s own housing association. It is a registered social landlord regulated by the Tenant Services Authority. The Association owns and manages housing on behalf of the charity and operates a housing service which helps people access appropriate, affordable homes provided by others.
The objectives of the Racing Homes are as follows:
- To provide good quality affordable rental accommodation to young people (16-24 years old), the frail and elderly and working staff suffering financial hardship or other disadvantage.
- To provide support to young people (16-24 years old) and the frail and elderly. To work with others to increase the supply of good quality affordable housing to staff working in the racing industry.
Studs and Racing yards are predominately based or are centered in rural or semi rural locations such as Newmarket, Epsom, Lambourn, Malton and Middleham. Whilst this may seem to an outsider as an idyllic opportunity, for those who work in the racing industry this raises the serious problem of finding affordable and adequate housing. This not only affects those who are commencing their careers but also those individuals who have young families or who are approaching or are in retirement.
Racing Homes has a portfolio of over 150 homes throughout the UK. These range from providing hostel accommodation for those aged 16-24 who have recently left the British Racing School or Northern Racing College, flats and houses for individuals and their families through to a range of sheltered and supported housing for retired former stable and stud staff. Rents are subsidized by Racing Welfare and the quality of the accommodation reflects the very best practice in social housing.
Our Head of Housing,
Keith Bovill is available to discuss housing needs and can also assist with finding suitable accommodation for all people in the industry, email
kbovill@racingwelfare.co.uk or telephone 01638 560763.
