News and press releases

We're celebrating a major achievement after securing five shortlist places in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2026, recognising excellence, innovation and impact across the UK housing sector.

Blossom House is a new affordable housing development for people in later life we have officially opened in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire.

The new partnership will support healthy ageing at England’s largest not-for-profit provider of older people’s housing and care.

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.