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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 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.

10 May 2023

Bringing new homes to Woodford, Greater Manchester

We have officially commenced construction at our Woodford site. The new development will see a collection of 87 one- and two-bedroom high quality apartments and 17 two-bedroom bungalows.

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

20 Dec 2024

Meet the winners of our tastiest competition of the year

Each year it is an Anchor tradition to host a Christmas cake competition. It’s a brilliant way for colleagues and residents to unleash their creativity and get into the festive spirit.

19 Dec 2024

Townend Close care home in Keighley opens doors to community for Christmas

Townend Close care home near Keighley is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

19 Dec 2024

Canterbury House care home brings festive magic to residents

Canterbury House care home in Kent is bringing a little extra magic to its residents’ festive preparation with a Just Giving Christmas tree.

18 Dec 2024

The Manor House Roundhay hosts special event inspired by Strictly Come Dancing

The Manor House Roundhay Does Strictly was a massive success with the home’s café transformed into a dance floor and visitors welcomed by a red carpet and bubbly.

17 Dec 2024

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas

Skelton Court is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

13 Dec 2024

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event

Residents at a care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire spread light and cheer as they marked the festive season with the Christmas lights switch-on.

12 Dec 2024

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall

Anchor and Cognitive Books held a special event on the 64th anniversary of Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall care home in Manchester.

11 Dec 2024

Football manager lights up Eric Morecambe House care home for Christmas

Residents at Eric Morecambe House care home were thrilled when the manager from local League Two football club Morecambe FC attended their Christmas lights switch on.

3 Dec 2024

Meet the Anchor colleagues crowned winners and highly commended at the Great British Care Awards regional finals

We are proud to announce that seven colleagues were crowned winners across the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards 2024, which recognises excellence across the care sector.

2 Dec 2024

Overstone House care home colleague wins top regional award at Great British Care Awards

We are proud to announce that Jacqueline Kemp triumphed at the East Midlands regional final of the Great British Care Awards 2024, which recognises excellence across the care sector.

27 Nov 2024

Site of Anchor’s Claypath Court gains blue plaque in honour of its heritage

Claypath Court in Durham was once the site of a former women’s hostel, established as the first residential accommodation for female students accessing higher education at Durham University.

26 Nov 2024

Anchor celebrates structural completion ceremony for regeneration project in Hackney

Anchor and delivery partner, award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, officially celebrated laying its golden brick at Goldfinch Point, Newnton Close, located off Seven Sisters Road.

25 Nov 2024

MP and Deputy Lord Lieutenant help care home celebrate Veteran Friendly status

The MP for Leeds North West and a representative of the county’s Lord Lieutenant’s office joined residents and colleagues at Primrose Court to celebrate it achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status.

21 Nov 2024

Canterbury House care home in Ipswich brings community together through knitting and gardening

Canterbury House care home in Ipswich has helped bring the local community together through both knitting and gardening.

20 Nov 2024

The Manor House Barnard Castle celebrates 15 years of caring

To mark 15 years since The Manor House Barnard Castle in County Durham first opened its doors, residents, their family members and Anchor colleagues enjoyed a special celebration event.

19 Nov 2024

Anchor colleagues triumph in regional finals Great British Care Awards

We are proud to announce that Nadyne Roberts claimed the Care Newcomer Award and Jill Wiseman won the Outstanding Contribution Award,

14 Nov 2024

Anchor colleagues win awards in North East and North West regional finals of the Great British Care Awards

We are proud to announce that Laura Erskine triumphed at the North East regional final and Jackie Baines won an award at the North West regional final of the Great British Care Awards 2024.

14 Nov 2024

Marsh Farm Manor celebrates one-year anniversary in style

Marsh Farm Manor care home in Royal Wootton Bassett has celebrated its one-year anniversary with a gala evening for residents, colleagues, and their families.

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Latest press releases

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

Bringing new homes to Woodford, Greater Manchester

Our campaigns

Our research

Latest news articles

Meet the winners of our tastiest competition of the year

Townend Close care home in Keighley opens doors to community for Christmas

Canterbury House care home brings festive magic to residents

The Manor House Roundhay hosts special event inspired by Strictly Come Dancing

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall

Football manager lights up Eric Morecambe House care home for Christmas

Meet the Anchor colleagues crowned winners and highly commended at the Great British Care Awards regional finals

Overstone House care home colleague wins top regional award at Great British Care Awards

Site of Anchor’s Claypath Court gains blue plaque in honour of its heritage

Anchor celebrates structural completion ceremony for regeneration project in Hackney

MP and Deputy Lord Lieutenant help care home celebrate Veteran Friendly status

Canterbury House care home in Ipswich brings community together through knitting and gardening

The Manor House Barnard Castle celebrates 15 years of caring

Anchor colleagues triumph in regional finals Great British Care Awards

Anchor colleagues win awards in North East and North West regional finals of the Great British Care Awards

Marsh Farm Manor celebrates one-year anniversary in style

Contact our Communications team on 07713 085 004

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