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Want to know what's happening? Start here. This is where you'll find our latest press releases and a few more facts and figures. If you're looking for media contacts you'll find those here too.
- We are an ambitious and well-established housing group with deep roots in our three heartland areas of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington.
- One of the largest landlords in the North West, we have 1,500 staff, manage around 40,000 homes, support around than 64,000 customers and invest at least £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes.
- A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive our activities and deliver lasting change, Torus is at once landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur.
- Our development programme has a broad footprint across the North West, building new affordable homes for rent and home-ownership where they’re needed most.
- Our commercial arm, HMS, has established an enviable reputation as an award-winning building and maintenance contractor for housing, health and education. Moreover, 100% of the profits generated by HMS are invested directly to fund initiatives that make a positive difference to our communities and the lives of the people who live in them.
- Our charitable arm, the Torus Foundation works at the heart of our communities, coordinates, oversees and underpins lasting change by upskilling residents, breaking down barriers and unlocking potential. By blending self-help with hands-on support, the Torus Foundation is developing communities where people can live, learn and earn.
Here are a few fast facts about Torus.
Here are a few fast facts about Torus.
- We are an ambitious and well-established housing group with deep roots in our three heartland areas of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington.
- One of the largest landlords in the North West, we have 1,500 staff, manage around 40,000 homes, support around than 64,000 customers and invest at least £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes.
- A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive our activities and deliver lasting change, Torus is at once landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur.
- Our development programme has a broad footprint across the North West, building new affordable homes for rent and home-ownership where they’re needed most.
- Our commercial arm, HMS, has established an enviable reputation as an award-winning building and maintenance contractor for housing, health and education. Moreover, 100% of the profits generated by HMS are invested directly to fund initiatives that make a positive difference to our communities and the lives of the people who live in them.
- Our charitable arm, the Torus Foundation works at the heart of our communities, coordinates, oversees and underpins lasting change by upskilling residents, breaking down barriers and unlocking potential. By blending self-help with hands-on support, the Torus Foundation is developing communities where people can live, learn and earn.
Contact the Torus Communications Team at communications@torus.co.uk
- Steve Coffey
- Cath Murray-Howard
- Peter Fieldsend
A passionate advocate for high-quality affordable housing in the North West, Steve is responsible for Torus’ overall strategic direction, performance and development.
Before joining Torus, he led LMH from the 2008 stock transfer and spearheaded the creation of a strong, diversified and award-winning housing group with a distinct social purpose during his 10 years as LMH Group Chief Executive. Steve has held a number of senior executive positions within the North West Social Housing sector in a career spanning over 20 years.
With a passion for delivering high quality operational services and improving the living environments of people, Cath will oversee Torus’ Commercial Contracting (HMS), Assets, Housing and Torus Foundation.
Cath has a strong track record of leadership, operational delivery, transformation and cultural development. Before joining Torus, Cath held numerous high-profile positions including Chief Operating Officer at Mersten Group, Director of Strategy and Business Development at The Disabilities Trust and Deputy CEO at Community Integrated Care, a charity focused on older people and people with learning disabilities.
Peter oversees Torus’ financial and commercial core with a focus on Business Assurance, Finance, Commercial Contracting and Developments operations.
Previously Executive Director (Resources) at LMH since 2008, he works to ensure the group has the right resources, approach and values to deliver consistent service excellence across all business areas. Peter is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant with significant Finance Director experience across a range of private sector businesses.
A passionate advocate for high-quality affordable housing in the North West, Steve is responsible for Torus’ overall strategic direction, performance and development.
Before joining Torus, he led LMH from the 2008 stock transfer and spearheaded the creation of a strong, diversified and award-winning housing group with a distinct social purpose during his 10 years as LMH Group Chief Executive. Steve has held a number of senior executive positions within the North West Social Housing sector in a career spanning over 20 years.
With a passion for delivering high quality operational services and improving the living environments of people, Cath will oversee Torus’ Commercial Contracting (HMS), Assets, Housing and Torus Foundation.
Cath has a strong track record of leadership, operational delivery, transformation and cultural development. Before joining Torus, Cath held numerous high-profile positions including Chief Operating Officer at Mersten Group, Director of Strategy and Business Development at The Disabilities Trust and Deputy CEO at Community Integrated Care, a charity focused on older people and people with learning disabilities.
Peter oversees Torus’ financial and commercial core with a focus on Business Assurance, Finance, Commercial Contracting and Developments operations.
Previously Executive Director (Resources) at LMH since 2008, he works to ensure the group has the right resources, approach and values to deliver consistent service excellence across all business areas. Peter is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant with significant Finance Director experience across a range of private sector businesses.