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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.

Latest press releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6 Mar 2024

Anchor's response to the 2024 Spring Budget

Anchor's response to the 2024 Spring Budget.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

14 Aug 2023

Anchor achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation

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

2 Aug 2023

Anchor marks completion at The Chapters development in Shinfield, Berkshire

The Chapters in Shinfield has officially reached practical completion.

3 Jul 2023

Introducing our new care home: The Mill House in Skipton

We’re delighted to announce we have taken the keys to a new purpose-built residential care home in Skipton, bringing the number of care homes in our portfolio to 120.

30 Jun 2023

Bringing more homes to Hackney

Construction has officially commenced at our Newnton Close development, marking our fourth regeneration project in the Hackney area.

26 Jun 2023

Mario Ambrosi appointed Chair of Housing and Ageing Alliance

The Housing and Ageing Alliance (HAA) has appointed Mario Ambrosi, Director of Communications and Marketing at Anchor, as its new Chair.

Our campaigns

From making workplaces more age-inclusive to improving physical and mental wellbeing, read about our initiatives striving for positive change.

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Our research

We produce research papers and work with leading bodies to create reports on a range of topics that impact the lives of older people.

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Latest news articles

19 Feb 2025

Berkeley Court couple recently celebrate Valentine’s Day after 54 years together

A happy couple who live at Berkeley Court care home in Leeds have celebrated Valentine’s Day after 54 years together.

19 Feb 2025

The Manor House Knaresborough care home launches Hug Adoption Hub

The Manor House in Knaresborough set the Hug Adoption Hub up following a fun conversation with one of the home’s residents.

19 Feb 2025

Keighley couple celebrate Valentine’s Day after 61 years together

Anchor residents Graham and Dorothy Williams are celebrating Valentine’s Day after a remarkable 61 years together.

19 Feb 2025

Anchor and Royal British Legion announce landmark partnership

Anchor, and the country’s biggest armed forces charity the Royal British Legion (RBL), today announced the launch of a landmark partnership between the two organisations.

18 Feb 2025

Skelton Court couple enjoy Valentine's Day together

Anchor residents Ernest and Kathleen Thomas have celebrated Valentine’s Day together 65 years after he asked her for the last dance of the night in 1960!

18 Feb 2025

David and Thelma mark 68 years of love on Valentine’s Day

David and Thelma Street have been together for an extraordinary 68 years, a bond that began when they were just 14 and 16 years old.

17 Feb 2025

Suffolk care home couple reflect on a marriage that has spanned decades

Betty and Leonard live at Canterbury House care home in Hadleigh, and share their love story which started at Betty's father's pub.

17 Feb 2025

Mary and Tom share their lifetime of love

Mary and Tom, residents at Palmersdene care home, first met in 1953 during an encounter described by both as “love at first sight”.

17 Feb 2025

Mayflower Court care home couple share their love story

The love story of Cilla and Ray spans an incredible 59 years. Now, from the comfort of Mayflower Court, they continue to enjoy each other company, cherishing the bond that began all those years ago.

14 Feb 2025

Ashcroft care home couple reflect on a lifetime of love and laughter

Having first met in 1970, Ashcroft care home couple Joan and Les reflect on their relationship.

14 Feb 2025

Augusta Court care home resident reflects on his lasting love

Des Hodnett has lived at Augusta Court care home for twelve years. Though he lives alone, the memories of his long and loving 45-year marriage to Viv remain at the heart of his story.

14 Feb 2025

Alan and Betty of Borrage House reflect on 62 year love story this Valentine’s Day

Alan (88) and Betty’s (81) love story spans a remarkable 62 years, having first crossed paths when Alan came out of the RAF in 1961.

14 Feb 2025

Braziers Field couple reflect on 70 years of marriage

A couple living in Hertford are celebrating Valentine’s Day on the back of their 70th wedding anniversary in 2024 at Braziers Field housing location.

12 Feb 2025

Minister and local MP, Jess Phillips, visits Anchor’s Madeleine House care home

A Government Minister and MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips, visited her local care home, Madeleine House to see how the organisation is delivering care for its residents.

12 Feb 2025

Minister and local MP, Rushanara Ali, visits Anchor’s Silk Court care home

Minister for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping and MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney, Rushanara Ali, recently visited her local Anchor care home, Silk Court, in the heart of her constituency.

5 Feb 2025

Anchor announces new contracts as part of repairs and planned works transformation

Anchor has announced major new contracts as part of its transformation of repairs and planned works as it pioneers the digitisation of its operations.

30 Jan 2025

Anchor’s “Robert Burns” celebrates 100th birthday at Yorkshire care home

Primrose Court care home in Guiseley, Leeds, threw a 100th birthday party for treasured resident Robert “Bob” Yates during which he was surrounded by family and friends.

22 Jan 2025

The Manor House Roundhay care home receives perfect review score

Colleagues at The Manor House Roundhay were delighted to receive a 10 out of 10 score in reviews posted on Carehome.co.uk, which described the Leeds care home as ‘excellent’.

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Latest press releases

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

Anchor publishes Sustainability Report 2024

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

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

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

Anchor's response to the 2024 Spring Budget

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

Anchor welcomes Julia Mixter as Executive Director – Business Services

Anchor secures funding to improve heat networks

Anchor's response to the Autumn Statement 2023

Anchor publishes Sustainability Report 2023

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

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

Anchor achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Anchor marks completion at The Chapters development in Shinfield, Berkshire

Introducing our new care home: The Mill House in Skipton

Bringing more homes to Hackney

Mario Ambrosi appointed Chair of Housing and Ageing Alliance

Our campaigns

Our research

Latest news articles

Berkeley Court couple recently celebrate Valentine’s Day after 54 years together

The Manor House Knaresborough care home launches Hug Adoption Hub

Keighley couple celebrate Valentine’s Day after 61 years together

Anchor and Royal British Legion announce landmark partnership

Skelton Court couple enjoy Valentine's Day together

David and Thelma mark 68 years of love on Valentine’s Day

Suffolk care home couple reflect on a marriage that has spanned decades

Mary and Tom share their lifetime of love

Mayflower Court care home couple share their love story

Ashcroft care home couple reflect on a lifetime of love and laughter

Augusta Court care home resident reflects on his lasting love

Alan and Betty of Borrage House reflect on 62 year love story this Valentine’s Day

Braziers Field couple reflect on 70 years of marriage

Minister and local MP, Jess Phillips, visits Anchor’s Madeleine House care home

Minister and local MP, Rushanara Ali, visits Anchor’s Silk Court care home

Anchor announces new contracts as part of repairs and planned works transformation

Anchor’s “Robert Burns” celebrates 100th birthday at Yorkshire care home

The Manor House Roundhay care home receives perfect review score

Contact our Communications team on 07713 085 004

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