Welcome

In August 1968, thirteen very special people assembled at Brookcote House in Chipping Hill, Witham. The common denominator binding the group together was their shared vision to provide sheltered accommodation in Witham, tailored to the needs of retired people. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of these Founder Members, Witham Housing Association was formed and work started in earnest to transform their Vision into Reality.

In 1970, after a great deal of hard work, the Association bought a plot of land in Guithavon Valley and work began to build a purpose built apartment block. Podsbrook House was officially opened by Sir John Ruggles-Brise on 23rd June, 1973. Three years later, the Association acquired Collingwood House from the Pelly Trust. Today, Witham Housing Association is justifiably proud to own two sheltered housing units close to the heart of the town centre.

The Association is a non-profit making organisation and is registered as a Charity. All income received from rents is used to finance services, repairs and loans. Surplus funds are deposited to earn valuable interest.

Grants and loans obtained from local government bodies and sympathetic private lenders finance major purchases. The management committee is made up entirely of volunteers, carefully sourced from the local community. This reduction in overhead cost keeps day-to-day running costs at a competitive level and ensures that residents' charges are kept as low as possible.