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
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 [...]
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 [...]
Green fingers at DASL!
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Kim Wilson, resident of Anchor House, is volunteering her green finger skills for the urban garden at Drug & Alcohol Service for London (DASL). Kim has signed up for the course which asks volunteers to make a commitment of 2-3 hours each week to plan, maintain and grow their own fruit and vegetables. Opportunities are [...]
Anchor House fundraiser looking to cross the finish line at the British 10K!
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Anne Cooper, part of our fundraising team, will be running the British 10k London Run, on Sunday 11th July to raise funds for Anchor House. We are trying to raise money for the redevelopment of our building and to improve the facilities for our residents. This will transform Anchor House into an inspiring state-of-the-art 21st [...]
Newham Carers Event
Friday, June 11th, 2010
National Carers Week is from 14 to 20 June and to celebrate this year’s Newham Carers Network is inviting carers of all ages to an information day on Wednesday 16 June.
A carer spends a significant proportion of their life providing unpaid support to family or friends. This could be caring for a relative, partner or [...]
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