Steve Biko Housing Association

General information

Steve Biko Housing Association (SBHA) was established in 1982 (then called the Liverpool 8 Housing Association) by a group of committed local black people who were concerned about the difficulties black people faced in accessing high quality social housing because of racial discrimination.

The Liverpool 8 Housing Association was formally incorporated under the Industrial and Provident Society in 1982 and was registered with the Housing Corporation in 1987. In 1989 the Association was renamed in recognition of Steve Biko’s invaluable contribution towards the emancipation of the native peoples of South Africa. The founders of the organisation identified with his struggle for justice for black communities.
SBHA provides quality affordable homes and services for people in housing need, primarily, though not exclusively for Black and Racial Minority people.
In 1990 SBHA developed its first scheme, Hector Peterson Court, In Toxteth Liverpool 8. Providing 30 Sheltered flats for the elderly. As well as the provision of homes the Association continues to advocate on behalf of the wider diverse BRM Communities on housing, regeneration and equalities issues.
The Association has a mix of property type and sizes, from 1 and 2 bed flats, to 2 – 6 bed houses; we also have sheltered schemes and bungalows. The Majority of the Association stock is in the Liverpool 8 area; however, we do have stock, in Liverpool 6, 15, and 17 areas.

Our Vision: ''Homes and Communities without racism''

Our Objectives
• Quality Services for Tenants
To provide quality homes and related services, in areas of choice for BRM Communities in line with their identified needs
• Governance
To develop governance structures that enables the Board to make informed decisions and to determine and deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation
• Quality Organisation
To develop an organisation that understands its operating environment and has in place robust systems and processes for effective management
• Promoting Equality
To take the lead in influencing those who provide services to BRM Communities to develop and deliver solutions within a framework that promotes racial equality and challenges discrimination
• Community Empowerment
To empower tenants and residents so they can influence housing and associated quality of life services

Managing Agents

SBHA currently outsource all services, including Housing Management, Maintenance and Financial Services to a Managing Agent, North West Housing Services.

We have recently undergone an organisational review and have taken the decision to deliver new housing services to our tenants, and have given formal notice to North West Housing Services to amend our Management Agreement in this regard.