It is non-sectarian with a clear mission to provide quality, affordable housing and social support to people with an Asian lifestyle and all other persons in housing need.

Asra Midlands manages close to 1000 homes from its head office in Leicester and works in eight local authority areas in the Midlands. It enjoys an enviable reputation as first choice BME partner for development, management and regeneration activities.

One of the UK’s leading housing associations, Sanctuary Housing manages in excess of 41,000 homes throughout the UK and employs over 2,300 people based at its network of area offices.

David Bennett, Group MD of Sanctuary Housing said: “As one of UK’s largest housing associations, we have tenants in areas with large BME populations and are committed to identifying and meeting their differing housing needs. We are confident that fostering a long term partnership with this experienced and well regarded BME association will bring positive benefits to all concerned and lead to some exciting new initiatives in the future.”

Said Vijay Asi, Chief Executive of Asra Midlands Housing Association: “The Sanctuary – Asra Midlands partnership will draw on the unique strengths of both organisations to respond effectively to the growing needs and aspirations of our increasingly diverse customer base. “The partnership will be well placed to make a significant contribution to the growth, sustainability, community cohesion and efficiency agendas.”