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We run a wide range of campaigns and frequently undertake research to help raise awareness of issues that impact the lives of older people. 

Here you can find our latest campaign updates as well as the press releases and news stories we've published to get the nation talking about later living.

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Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

As an opportunity to reminisce and reflect, VE Day is always an important moment for Anchor's residents and colleagues. Find out how we are marking the occasion this year.

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Latest press releases

Sara Thomson appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer for Anchor
13 May 2025

Sara Thomson appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer for Anchor

Anchor is delighted to welcome Sara Thomson as Interim Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

Anchor welcomes Julie Wittich as new Executive Director of Property and Assets
16 Apr 2025

Anchor welcomes Julie Wittich as new Executive Director of Property and Assets

Anchor is delighted to announce the appointment of Julie Wittich as Executive Director of Property and Assets, starting in June.

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26 Feb 2025

Anchor response to Regulatory Judgement

We are today responding to the publication of the regulatory judgement by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

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3 Jan 2025

Anchor’s response to the Government’s announcement on social care funding and an independent commission on adult social care

Read our response to the Government’s announcement on social care funding and an independent commission on adult social care.

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3 Oct 2024

Anchor publishes Sustainability Report 2024

Anchor has today published our fourth Annual Sustainability Report, focusing on three themes: Planet, People and Places. Find out more.

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1 Aug 2024

Anchor Hanover Group (‘Anchor’) – Appointment of Lyn Romeo, CBE, as Non-Executive Director

Anchor is delighted to welcome Lyn Romeo to the Board as a Non-Executive director from 1 August 2024.

Can the nation’s love of cricket inspire us to be more active this summer?
23 Jul 2024

Can the nation’s love of cricket inspire us to be more active this summer?

As the world gears up for the Olympic Games new Anchor research finds cricket is the sport most people want to see introduced as well as hopes for sporting events to be more age-inclusive.

Delivering social impact: Anchor celebrates report launch at House of Commons
30 Apr 2024

Delivering social impact: Anchor celebrates report launch at House of Commons

This report, developed by the Purpose Coalition, reveals Anchor’s work to contribute to the communities it serves.

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6 Mar 2024

Anchor's response to the 2024 Spring Budget

Anchor's response to the 2024 Spring Budget.

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21 Feb 2024

Anchor Secures Two Private Placement Shelf Facilities from Legal & General Investment Management (“LGIM”) and Sun Life Capital Management (“Sun Life”) Totalling £150m

Anchor is pleased to announce the closing of two new private placement shelf facilities totalling £150m LGIM and Sun Life.

Anchor welcomes Julia Mixter as Executive Director – Business Services
21 Feb 2024

Anchor welcomes Julia Mixter as Executive Director – Business Services

Julia Mixter has been appointed to the role of Executive Director – Business Services at Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of older people’s housing and care.

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1 Dec 2023

Anchor secures funding to improve heat networks

Anchor has been successful in securing revenue grant funding to improve communal heating systems at three of its housing developments.

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22 Nov 2023

Anchor's response to the Autumn Statement 2023

Anchor's Chief Executive, Sarah Jones comments on today’s Autumn Statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in which several measures to get more people into the workforce were outlined.

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31 Oct 2023

Anchor publishes Sustainability Report 2023

Anchor has today published our Sustainability Report for the year ending 31 March 2023, sharing the results of our continued work to meet the needs of older people in a sustainable way.

The Platinum Pound report finds UK economy loses £6.6 billion a year from drop in later life employment
13 Sep 2023

The Platinum Pound report finds UK economy loses £6.6 billion a year from drop in later life employment

A new report by Demos, supported by Anchor, reveals the UK economy could unlock £6.6bn a year by returning to pre-pandemic later life workforce levels, by making staying in work more inclusive.

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1 Sep 2023

Anchor welcomes Elizabeth Froude and Fred Angole as Non-Executive Directors

Two new Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to Anchor’s Board.

Anchor achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation
14 Aug 2023

Anchor achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Anchor has achieved the Menopause Friendly Accreditation from Menopause in the Workplace.

Anchor marks completion at The Chapters development in Shinfield, Berkshire
2 Aug 2023

Anchor marks completion at The Chapters development in Shinfield, Berkshire

The Chapters in Shinfield has officially reached practical completion.

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Latest news articles

Timken Grange care home resident, Jack Waterfield, celebrates 104th birthday
30 May 2025

Timken Grange care home resident, Jack Waterfield, celebrates 104th birthday

Jack Waterfield, who lives at Timken Grange care home in Northampton, celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents, following a momentous week of celebrations.

Southampton care home marks Dementia Action Week with intergenerational visit
29 May 2025

Southampton care home marks Dementia Action Week with intergenerational visit

Residents at Mayflower Court care home in Southampton were visited by local school children for Dementia Action Week.

Anchor care homes in Yorkshire get creative in dementia charity fundraiser
28 May 2025

Anchor care homes in Yorkshire get creative in dementia charity fundraiser

Residents across several care homes in Yorkshire created their own unique hats to help raise money for a dementia charity.

Simon Marks Court care home praised by care regulator
23 May 2025

Simon Marks Court care home praised by care regulator

A Leeds care home is delighted to have been classed as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible.

Mayor of Felixstowe unveils new wellbeing room at The Firs to support dementia care
22 May 2025

Mayor of Felixstowe unveils new wellbeing room at The Firs to support dementia care

The Firs care home in Felixstowe celebrated the opening of its new Namaste Room, a multi-sensory room to enhance the wellbeing of residents, including those living with dementia.

Skelton Court care home praised by care regulator
21 May 2025

Skelton Court care home praised by care regulator

A Skelton-in-Cleveland care home is delighted to have been classed as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible.

Residents and guests celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day at The Wharf
19 May 2025

Residents and guests celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day at The Wharf

On 7 May, members of the local community joined residents at The Wharf development in Rochester, Kent for its Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations.

Anchor steps back in time to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day at The Chimes, Bingley
19 May 2025

Anchor steps back in time to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day at The Chimes, Bingley

On 7 May, members of the local community joined residents at The Chimes development in Bingley, West Yorkshire for its Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations.

Trinity Lodge care home hosts 4 day event to celebrate VE Day
14 May 2025

Trinity Lodge care home hosts 4 day event to celebrate VE Day

Residents and colleagues at Trinity Lodge care home came together for four days of commemorative celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Hurst Park Court care home praised by care regulator
13 May 2025

Hurst Park Court care home praised by care regulator

The Liverpool care home is delighted to have been classed as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible.

The importance of personalised dementia care
12 May 2025

The importance of personalised dementia care

Asa Johnson, our Service Improvement Manager, shares his expert view on personalised dementia care in a featured article on the Care Choices website.

Seven Anchor care homes across the Northwest unite for VE Day 80th anniversary celebration
12 May 2025

Seven Anchor care homes across the Northwest unite for VE Day 80th anniversary celebration

Seven Anchor care homes from across the Northwest came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Generations unite to celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day at Skelton Court care home
9 May 2025

Generations unite to celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day at Skelton Court care home

Residents and colleagues at Skelton Court care home in Skelton-in-Cleveland marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with an intergenerational celebration.

Wetherby Manor care home celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day
9 May 2025

Wetherby Manor care home celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day

Residents and colleagues at Wetherby Manor care home in Wetherby came together in celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Mayflower Court care home throws garden tea party to commemorate VE Day 80th anniversary
9 May 2025

Mayflower Court care home throws garden tea party to commemorate VE Day 80th anniversary

A care home in Southampton held a garden tea party to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Townend care home holds garden party to commemorate VE Day 80th anniversary
8 May 2025

Townend care home holds garden party to commemorate VE Day 80th anniversary

Townend care home in Keighley held a garden party to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Special VE Day pop-up party at Moore Place
5 May 2025

Special VE Day pop-up party at Moore Place

Moore Place care home in Southampton recently enjoyed a special VE Day themed celebration courtesy of supplier Bidfood UK.

Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day
1 May 2025

Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

8 May 2025 sees the 80th anniversary of VE Day, an international celebration of the arrival of peace in Europe and an important moment for Anchor's residents and colleagues. Read more.

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