News and press releases

Christopher Kemball has decided to retire as Chair of the Anchor Board and will step down on 9 October 2026.

Colleagues and residents at Anchor’s Wynyard Woods care home in Billingham are celebrating after the home achieved an overall review score of 10 on carehome.co.uk.

Our Loving Later Life Awards give others the opportunity to nominate and recognise residents who have made a real difference to their community. Here are our winners for 2026.

Anchor has been reaccredited Pledge Pioneer status for the second time by the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, recognising our commitment to creating more inclusive housing services for LGBTQ+ residents.

Residents at Topphome Court came together for a special Wellness Day filled with activities designed to bring people together, encourage creativity and help everyone enjoy themselves.

Anchor has officially opened Piers Lodge, an affordable housing development in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, providing 84 new homes for people aged 55 and over.

Anchor has partnered with Jim’s Gym to help residents at six of its later living developments stay active, connected and independent.

Residents at St Josephs care home have been rolling up their sleeves and enjoying the many benefits of gardening.

We are pleased to announce that we have received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the fourth year in a row, in recognition of an outstanding commitment to animal welfare.

Peter Truscott, Non-Executive Director, has given notice of his resignation from the Board, to take effect on 10 September 2026.

Residents, families, colleagues and members of the local community came together to celebrate a very special milestone as Primrose Court care home in Leeds marked its 40th anniversary.

Residents at Skelton Court care home in Skelton-in-Cleveland welcomed local dogs and their owners for a special Scruffs Dog Show to mark National Dog Day and raise money for local rescue centre Maxi’s Mates.