The social purpose of Thame and District Housing Association (TDHA) is at the core of everything we do, driving us towards our Vision:

“A highly respected housing provider enabling residents to live their best possible lives.”

Thame and District Housing Association was founded in 1964 by a group of local business people who saw the need to establish social housing for local people.

Our aim is to provide high-quality, affordable accommodation primarily for older people, keeping rents as low as possible while maintaining excellent housing standards. We also provide appropriate support to help residents live independently and with dignity.

The Association works to establish an environment which is quiet and supportive, where residents are involved and they can enjoy their later years.

A few key dates in our history  -

• We built our first homes, Croft Court in Thame, in 1966 which consists of eight studio flats. So a memorable year for more than just the football :) 
• Anstey Court in Waddesdon, originally ten homes, followed in 1968. It was then extended with further homes, a common room, kitchen and guest flat in 1987. At this time we built more homes at Playford Court in Thame.
• Our largest scheme, Pearce Court in Thame, opened in 1978. Initially, this was nineteen flats, with a 32 homes being built in 1982, alongside a large common room, laundry and guest room.
• In 2007 we built fourteen leasehold flats at Summersbee Court, adjacent to Pearce Court.
• In 2019 we bought land adjacent to Pearce Court where we have built further homes with the final two opening in 2024.

There is a desperate need for more social housing and we are always looking for viable opportunities to create new homes. Our focus in on good growth and creating affordable homes that allow people to thrive.

While we want to play our part in meeting the need for more high-quality, affordable homes, we are equally committed to staying locally connected. That local focus helps us understand our residents, respond quickly and provide the personal, individual service that makes TDHA distinctive.

Our housing managers provide advice and support to residents and facilitate connecting them with more specialist support or care when required. We provide a significant proportion of our maintenance services in-house. We also provide small amounts of time for our maintenance staff to help people move in and set up their homes.

The Association has a personal relationship with most of its residents, enabling regular social events, including communal meals and events.

We operate to the most recent National Housing Federation Code of Governance which is designed to help housing associations achieve the highest standards of governance and board excellence. The Code is built around the key values that good governance is based on - accountability, integrity, openness, and equality, diversity and inclusion.  

If you ever feel we fall short in any of these areas we are always very keen to hear your feedback, you can also find our complaints policy on the publications section of the website.