Things you didn't know about Sanctuary Students

When you live with us, you get More Than Just a Room — but what does that really mean?

Well, first of all, it means you're part of something bigger. Sanctuary Students is part of the Sanctuary Group — a not-for-profit charity that provides accommodation to people from all walks of life.

We were set up over 50 years ago to deliver housing and care to those who need it, and that original purpose still guides us today. Throughout our history, acquisitions, mergers and development have enabled Sanctuary to grow into one of the largest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.

This means that when you live with us, you're helping us to support more than 250,000 people across the country with affordable housing and care homes.

We provide homes for key workers

We provide accommodation to key workers at hospital sites to enable them to complete their practical studies close at hand to their place of work.

Much like our student accommodation, these sites provide safe, comfortable spaces for key workers to live and friendly communities to help them get the most from their time with us. 

Sustainability is fundamental to everything we do

We want to make a long-term positive difference to the people that live in our communities. At the same time, we encourage fair and inclusive practices for the health, welfare and development of our 12,500 employees.

But how do we evaluate our impact? Our Sanctuary Sustainability Report 2021-2022 (PDF 6MB) highlights the ways in which our work positively impacts society across three areas: environmental, social and governance.

You can find out more about our commitment to sustainability on our website. 

We've partnered with some great businesses to offer you discounts and more!

Our More Than Just A Room programme offers you something more than bricks, mortar, and a comfy bed.

Our programme is designed to give you extra help and support, whether that’s by giving you money in your pocket through our exclusive discount website with StudentBeans.com or providing confidential care through our Student advice line with Health Assured. 

You can also get 10% off essential kitchen and bedding items using promo code SANCTUARY10 at UniKitOut.

Plus, if you live abroad and need to ship your belongings, you can get special offers with Seven Seas Worldwide. Book through our affiliate link and you'll get free packing boxes and packing materials, plus two weeks free storage when shipping overseas.

So next time you're cooking in your kitchen, studying in the common room, or just relaxing in your room, why not take a moment to think about everything else happening at Sanctuary — and how, just by living with us, you're helping people all over the UK with care and accommodation.

If you'd like to find out more about our charitable work, and the wider Sanctuary business, then take a look at our website.