Working at the heart of homelessness
At Anchor House we seek to establish a culture that encourages teamwork, rewards creativity and innovation, and welcomes imaginative suggestions.
Key attributes that we seek in all its staff members and volunteers include valuing one another, honesty and integrity, the importance of the individual, respecting differences, a profound compassion, and working in an inclusive, non-discriminatory and nonjudgmental way.
View current vacancies and volunteering opportunities here.
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Former Anchor House resident Penny is up for an award at Look Ahead’s Customer Reward and Recognition Event 2013. Chosen to be one of the final few candidates out of 100 entrants, Penny was nominated by her floating support worker for the ‘Most Committed Customer’ award. “When I heard that I’d been nominated I was [...]
Euromoney FX Survey Awards Dinner 2013
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Euromoney’s FX Survey Awards dinner took place last week on the 8th May 2013 and Anchor House was delighted to be their chosen Charity of the Year. The evening saw a host of awards, comedy and charitable giving, with celebrity appearances in the form of Peter Dickson, better known as the voiceover man from X [...]
Anchor House Director on Big Society
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Anchor House Director, Keith Fernett, spoke this week about how Anchor House approaches the concept of Big Society and what the organisation is doing to help the local community. “We as an organisation believe that we are a Big Society organisation with reach into all parts of the borough that we exist in for a [...]
Charity for homeless can depend on 'Anchor man'
Outlet: The Catholic Times
Charity for homeless can depend on 'Anchor man'
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Don't turn your back on our struggling society
Outlet: Catholic Herald
Don't turn your back on our struggling society
Keith Fernett says...more
Brentwood: Bishop McMahon celebrates farewell Mass
Outlet: Independent Catholic News
Bishop Thomas McMahon
Bishop Thomas McMahon, Bishop of...more
Homeless charity finds a festive balance
Outlet: Wharf.co.uk
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Outlet: Oldie, The
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Apprentice winner inspires Canning Town homeless charity
Outlet: Newham Recorder Series - Online
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Planning law changes renew Newham housing shortage fears
Outlet: Newham Recorder Series - Online
Anchor House director Keith Fernett
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Fear over planning law reforms
Outlet: Wharf.co.uk
Government plans that could temporarily halt developments with a mix ...more
Outlet: Catholic Herald
Director carries the flame
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LOCAL RESIDENTS REFURBISH LAMBETH ESTATE IN CONSTRUCTION TRAINEE SCHEME
Outlet: London Housing News
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'Affordable' housing definition puts Olympic pledge at risk
Outlet: 24dash.com
Published by Ross Macmillan for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Deve...more
Price rise for 'affordable' housing puts Olympic legacy under threat
Outlet: Independent, The
...two-bedroom property in the new development could be classifi...more
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