Target Housing came together on 24th March for its annual staff conference

April 13, 2026

Target Housing came together on 24th March for its annual staff conference, held at the home of Rotherham United. The event brought colleagues together from across the organisation to celebrate the incredible work delivered over the past year.

Employees and volunteers from maintenance teams, management, frontline services, and support roles all attended, reflecting the wide-reaching impact of Target Housing’s work across the region.

The conference began with an engaging and interactive question-and-answer bingo session, offering a fun start to the day while encouraging team connection. Prizes were awarded for both a line and a full

house, helping to set a positive and celebratory tone.

This was followed by an overview of the organisation’s achievements over the last 12 months, delivered by Steve Crane , who highlighted the collective efforts of staff across all departments. He also shared key insights and feedback gathered from recent staff surveys, recognising the importance of listening to employees and continuously improving the workplace experience.

A Year of Impact

During the presentation, several key milestones were celebrated, including:

• Supporting over 4,000 people with safe, supportive homes and brighter futures
• Expanding services across the region
• Strengthening partnerships with health services and local authorities

These achievements were credited to the dedication and commitment of every individual within Target Housing.

Colleagues were also invited to review and reflect on Target Housing’s core values, reinforcing the organisation’s shared purpose and vision moving forward.

Recognising Outstanding Contributions

The day concluded with the much-anticipated employee awards, where staff were nominated by their peers and management in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

A total of nineteen awards were presented to individuals and teams across the organisation:

• Sheffield Complex Needs – Colleen Beresford
• St Barts – Lauren Thompson-Robertson
• LIFT – Katrina Puckering
• Sheffield SHAP – Lorna Greatbatch and Chloe Broomhead
• Hull AST – Amy Darton
• New Avenues – April Scarr
• South Yorkshire Maintenance – Lisa Senior and Rachel Beresford
• Property Admin – Selina Callus
• Hull & Grimsby Maintenance – Joe Kaye
• AASC – Keegan Garton
• Doncaster Complex Needs – Terry Currie
• Doncaster MHFS / Morley Road – Nicola Harle
• Rotherham Services – Kim Taylor
• Grimsby AST – Vicky Evans
• South Yorkshire Care – Rachael Normandale
• Central – Svitlana Protsenko
• South Yorkshire AST – Amanda Fisher
• South Yorkshire DA – Serena Foster & Gemma Harper
• Thrive – Sharnna Flather

Looking Ahead

The annual conference served as a powerful reminder of the difference Target Housing continues to make in communities across the region. By bringing colleagues together, recognising achievements, and reinforcing shared values, the organisation continues to build on its mission to support those in need.

With a strong foundation and a dedicated team, Target Housing looks ahead to another year of growth, collaboration, and positive impact.