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Leeds Jewish Housing Association Performance Index

An evidence-led view of how Leeds Jewish Housing Association performs for residents.

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ABOUT THE LANDLORD

About Leeds Jewish Housing Association

Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) provides affordable homes and housing support in North Leeds. Founded in 1953, it is rooted in the local Jewish community and welcomes people from all communities. Its homes serve individuals, families and older residents, with sheltered housing support and shared ownership options.

Landlord typeJewish-led, non-profit charitable housing association, known as LJHA
RegistrationLeeds Jewish Housing Association Limited — Regulator of Social Housing L0440
Society number14424R — registered society with exempt charitable status
Social homes owned506 social housing units at 31 March 2026 — 475 rented homes and 31 shared ownership homes. The rented stock comprises 229 general needs homes and 246 homes for older people.
Management and other stockThe 475 social rented homes and 31 shared ownership homes were directly managed by LJHA at 31 March 2026. Its RSH return separately records 21 owned non-social rental accommodation units managed by other organisations, and 3 social leasehold properties. Accommodation units can include bedspaces.
Operating areaNorth Leeds, primarily the LS17 area, including Moortown, Alwoodley and Shadwell
ServicesAffordable rented and shared ownership homes, sheltered housing and support for older residents, repairs, tenancy support and resident involvement
Recent developmentLJHA formally opened 28 new affordable homes on the Queenshill estate in August 2026. This development is later than the stock reporting date above.
LEADERSHIP

Senior leadership and board

Chief ExecutiveMark Grandfield
Director of OperationsCraig Simons
Director of Finance and ResourcesHarjinder Sandhu
Chair of the BoardAndrew Pliener
Vice-Chair of the BoardJeremy Bloom
Chair, Operations Sub-BoardRuth Kayman
Vice-Chair, Operations Sub-BoardDahlia Stroud
Board Member; Vice-Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-BoardRob Sandler
Board Member; Member Responsible for ComplaintsAdam Pearce
Board MemberDavid Heels
Board MemberWayne Fox
Board MemberHilary Jones
Board MemberAdam Baxter
Board MemberSue Cawthray
Board MemberRichard Casdan
RESIDENT INFORMATION

Contact LJHA

Official contact routes for residents, shared owners and people applying for a home.

Customer enquiries
0113 320 7777Monday–Thursday, 9am–5pm. Friday, 9am–2pm.
General email
info@ljha.co.uk
Repairs
Report a repairCall 0113 320 7777 during office hours. Repairs can also be reported by email.
Repairs email
repairs@ljha.co.ukEmail is not monitored continuously outside office hours. Call for emergency repairs.
Out-of-hours emergency repairs
0113 320 7777Select option 2 for the out-of-hours emergency repairs service.
Sheltered housing emergencies
07776 296318Emergency contact for the Sheltered Housing Team.
Complaints and compliments
Complaints information and online formYou can also complain by phone, email or letter, or ask someone to act on your behalf.
Tenancy support
Housing and tenancy support information
Anti-social behaviour
How to report anti-social behaviour
Apply for a home
Applications and shared ownership informationLJHA does not provide emergency accommodation.
Resident involvement
Resident engagement and representatives
Financial statements
Published accounts
Office and reception
Stonegate Way
Queenshill Avenue
Moortown
Leeds
LS17 6FDCheck reception arrangements by phone before visiting.
Contact options
Full contact information
Official website
ljha.co.uk
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