Simba Housing Association

Simba began life as a subsidiary of the Simba Project but in 1995 it was registered as a standalone housing association with the express aim of providing a range of affordable housing options and services to people, primarily from the African and African-Caribbean community, in housing need. We believe that Simba plays a vital role by providing an essential link between mainstream housing providers and enablers and the community we serve in south east London. In essence, the fact that we are part of the very community we serve ensures that our services closely match the needs of our tenants. Simba provides accommodation for young single homeless people aged 18-25 years. Consideration is also given to 17 year olds referred by London Borough of Greenwich. Applicants for housing should be in housing need and feel they would benefit from the support we offer. Our houses are not staffed; however, officers are available between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. In addition, officers visit the property weekly and house meetings are held when needed. Emergency out office service is provided via telephone. Simba provides accommodation for young single homeless people aged 18-25 years. Consideration is also given to 17 year olds referred by London Borough of Greenwich. Applicants for housing should be in housing need and feel they would benefit from the support we offer. Applicants can refer themselves or be referred by Greenwich Housing Directorate: this includes Housing Aid Centre, Homeless Service, Social Services etc. Referrals are also accepted from Referral Agencies such as Stopover, Nacro, New Horizon and Connexions etc.​ Call our office on (0208) 855 0488 or drop in to see us at 121 B Victoria Way, Charlton, London, SE7 7NX to pick up an application form. Once the application form is completed and returned, it is assessed for suitability against our selection criteria. We work closely with local authorities, including the London Borough of Greenwich, to help ensure the delivery of a diverse and equitable housing service. We also work closely with mainstream housing associations who share our desire to see healthy and vibrant black-led associations operating within their communities. Simba began life as a subsidiary of the Simba Project but in 1995 it was registered as a standalone housing association with the express aim of providing a range of affordable housing options and services to people, primarily from the African and African-Caribbean community, in housing need. We believe that Simba plays a vital role by providing an essential link between mainstream housing providers and enablers and the community we serve in south east London. In essence, the fact that we are part of the very community we serve ensures that our services closely match the needs of our tenants. Applicants can refer themselves or be referred by Greenwich Housing Directorate: this includes Housing Aid Centre, Homeless Service, Social Services etc. Referrals are also accepted from Referral Agencies such as Stopover, Nacro, New Horizon and Connexions etc.​ I want to say thank you for looking after me and being there when I needed someone to support me, giving me advise on everything from professional to personal issues. Thank you, Simba Housing, for taking me in and treating me like family. Simba Housing is a place that all youth from our community who need accommodation and support should be. Thank you, Simba Housing, for accommodating me when I was homeless. Thank you for the support that came with it. The staff were always ready to assist me, and I was encouraged to draw a support plan together with my support worker, which we both worked closely with and I can say it has made me a stronger person. I have gained employment and now settled in my beautiful flat. I am so grateful. Simba Housing is the place to be!!!S S Simba Housing is an important place for all our youth to be. When I had no shelter and sleeping rough (Sofa surfing) I was directed to SHA to apply for a place. Not only was I given accommodation, but I also got a support worker who worked closely with me. There was a time when things were very bad and I had to constantly speak to the staff for support, not once was I turned away even outside office hours. Simba Housing is a Housing Association but what I found there was more family orientated and I will boldly say that SHA has helped me to be where I am today. Without SHA where will I have ended? I guess that is a question that has already been answered. Simba Housing thank you for everything and God bless you all.