Origin Housing now fully integrated into Places for People

Origin Housing has today (1 April 2026) been fully integrated into Places for People Group (PfP), unlocking greater investment into Communities and Customers’ homes. 

Following a two-year integration process since joining PfP in April 2024, Origin’s almost 9,000 homes across London and the Hertfordshire- along with its colleagues - are now fully part of PfP. 

Origin Housing started life in 1924 as St. Pancras House Improvement Society, a charitable organisation founded by Father Basil Jellicoe to improve living conditions in the Somers Town area of London - driven by his belief that good quality affordable housing is a foundation for a successful life. 

The merger is supporting £100million of additional investment into Customers’ homes in the first ten years, alongside improved local services, a stronger Customer voice, and increased investment in Communities. 

Crucially, Origin’s colleagues have been retained as part of the integration, ensuring that their skills, expertise, and trusted relationships with Customers continue to benefit local Communities. Customers will continue to be supported by familiar teams who understand their homes and neighbourhoods, but enhanced by the resources of the PfP Group. 

Services will continue with minimal disruption. Tenancies remain unchanged, and repairs, rent payments and neighbourhood support will continue to be delivered by the same teams. Customers have been kept informed throughout to ensure a smooth transition. 

Greg Reed, Group Chief Executive Officer of Places for People, said: “This is a landmark moment for PfP. After two years of hard work, Origin Housing is now fully integrated into our organisation. 

“Origin brings a proud legacy of helping Communities thrive, founded in 1924 by Father Basil Jellicoe to provide quality, affordable homes to people in need. Our organisations share the same purpose and values, going beyond homes to support Communities to thrive, and we are proud to carry that legacy forward together. 

“Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable organisation - one that honours Origin’s 100 years of impact while unlocking new investment to improve homes, strengthen services, and deliver even better outcomes for Customers. 

“This merger is also an investment in people. Origin colleagues are now part of PfP, bringing invaluable local insight, expertise and trusted Customer relationships - now backed by the scale and strength of the wider PfP Group.  

“I’d also like to thank Carol Carter for leading Origin Housing for the last nine years, including through a period of major change, playing  a significant role in bringing our organisations together, and wish her the best in her retirement.”