We are very pleased to announce that Director of Anchor House, Keith Fernett, was Highly Commended and the runner up in the category of Charity Principal of the Year at the Charity Times Awards.
Keith was nominated for his outstanding management and leadership skills which has been illustrated by how far the charity has moved forward [...]
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Runner up in Charity Times Awards
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Art Classes at Anchor House
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Once a week Art Classes are held at Anchor House, by volunteer teacher Sue Hooper and our Operations Manager Austin Makota. The Art Classes are part of our approach to getting people on the right track, and this is an unique opportunity for the residents and members of the community to explore their feelings and emotions and illustrate [...]
Anchor House Residents’ sing the praises for Abbotswick Retreat!
Friday, July 30th, 2010
The recent visit to Abbotswick Spiritual Retreat proved to be a great success and some of the tributes from the residents participating in the retreat when they got back to Anchor House proved to be extremely moving.
A large proportion of the work carried out at Anchor House is by necessity very practical focusing on accommodation [...]
Anchor House Resident makes big impact volunteering
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Delis is a dedicated volunteer, having become involved in each of the communities that he has lived in the past. In some of these projects he has been able to help younger people stay on the straight and narrow. He thinks that ‘there is always someone who needs your help…no matter where you are in your own life’.
When [...]
Anchor House Director is shortlisted for Charity Times Award 2010
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Keith Fernett, Director of Anchor House has been shortlisted to win a Charity Times Award 2010 in the Charity Principal of the Year category. Charity Principal of the Year is awarded to an executive head of an organisation who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and management skills in the running of a charity.
The Charity Times Awards are designed to [...]
Finalist at Business Awards jumps onboard at Anchor House!
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
As a ‘Customer Service’ finalist in recent Business Awards, Colin Dodd is now demonstrating his skills and accreditation in Anchor House, assisting residents to progress along their chosen career paths, reaching their aspirations and gaining employment.
Colin was awarded the prize at the Barking & Dagenham Business Awards 2010, for his great work with his company [...]
Anchor House Residents visit Abbotswick for “Breathing Space”
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Abbotswick is a large, welcoming, residential premises in Brentwood set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds providing a warm caring atmosphere perfect for any spiritual retreat for people of all ages, walks of life and church denominations. With Sister Camilla and Sister Gabriella co-ordinating activities the place is maintained by a small army of keen, [...]
Liverpool Hope Ethical Network
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
A week ago Maurice Price attended a three day conference and workshops of practioners from across caring professions. Hosted at Liverpool Hope University it brought together people from medicine, universities, carers, prisons, community mental health services and supported housing.
Maurice says, “It was really refreshing to be able to discuss issues that cross so many fields [...]
The team to watch!
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Right in the middle of the World Cup and Anchor House Residents got the best of presents. Nike have provided us with two full kits for the team and a dozen premiership standard balls. They even topped it off with training tops for while the team are waiting to compete.
“The team really looks the part [...]
Reaching out to people with Drug and Alcohol problems
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
The existing services in Newham for people concerned about their drug use are being extended by a new service at Anchor House. A specialist Nurse from the Drug and Alcohol Service for London (DASL) will be hosting a weekly “surgery”, every Friday afternoon from 25th June 2010.
The nurse will be providing advice, signposting and referral [...]
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