Harry’s Pledge News

An early supporter of Harry’s Pledge has committed to providing more accessible homes on its new land-led developments. Greatwell Homes has set the ambitious target after becoming one of the first organisations to sign up to the Pledge. Now, the 5,000-home...

Peabody has signed up to Harry’s Pledge, showing its commitment to carers.   Moira Griffiths, Peabody's Director of Care and Support said: "Harry's campaign is calling for actions which would help carers continue their vital support.  "As a family carer myself, I know...

Harry’s Pledge was founded one year ago, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.  The pandemic highlighted the vital work that carers do. It also indicated that we should be doing more to support those who need care and those who provide it, and thus Harry’s Pledge...

Today marks the start of Carer’s Week and coincides with our first birthday.  Harry’s Pledge was founded one year ago today, during the first lockdown in the UK.  The pandemic highlighted the incredible work that carers are doing, and it made us realise that we should...

Saffron Housing Trust has signed up to Harry’s Pledge, showing its commitment to carers.   James Francis, Saffron Housing Trusts’ Chief Executive Officer said: “We’re proud to have signed up to Harry’s Pledge.   “The hard work of carers is something which needs to be...

Carers UK – a supporter of Harry’s Pledge – is committed to helping housing organisations become carer-friendly employers. In health and social care, including social housing, one in five employees are juggling their job with caring for a seriously ill, older or...

Longhurst Group Chief Executive and Harry’s Pals Trustee, Julie Doyle, was invited to record an episode of the Happiness and Humans podcast with Matt Phelan from the Happiness Index.  In the episode, Julie discusses Harry’s Pledge and how organisations can get...

Harry’s Pledge is delighted to announce details of an upcoming event that will shine a light on the importance of supporting carers working within the housing sector.  The event – Caring for Our Carers – is being hosted by the Chartered Institute of Housing and will...

Broadland Housing has signed up to Harry’s Pledge, showing its commitment to carers.  Michael Newey, Broadland Housing’s Chief Executive said: “We are proud and pleased to sign up to Harry’s Pledge. “Carers are the unsung heroes of our society, and the Coronavirus...

Notting Hill Genesis has signed up to Harry’s Pledge, showing its commitment to carers. Katie Bond, Group Director of Sales and Building Safety, and Executive Sponsor of the Carers Network at Notting Hill Genesis, said: “Carers have typically been the behind –the...