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WPH’s New CEO
Women’s Pioneer is delighted to announce the appointment of Tray Downie as our new Chief Executive.
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Dorothy Peel
Dorothy PeelDorothy Peel OBE1868 – 1934Member of the Committee of Management, 1921 – 1928Dorothy Peel ©Imperial War Museum (WWC D8-5-91)Dorothy was invited to join the Committee of Management at Women’s Pioneer Housing’s second meeting on 30th September 1920. She was an important figure during the financial crisis of 1921, holding meetings at her own house, and supporting WPH through its dire…
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Quality homes, excellent services, strong foundations with residents at the heartAbout usPay your rent We provide you with different online methods to pay your rent.Pay your rentReport a repair Report all non-urgent repairs through our online form. Request a repairPay rentReport a repairFeedbackReport ASB Residents, we would love your feedback!We are currently in the process of updating our…
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Application processPlease read carefully before you apply.Our applications open every year early in April for two weeks. Existing applicants need to re-apply alongside new applicants.If we house everyone, we may re-open the lists during the year and publicise when that will be.We have three different types of housing: Studio flats (with some shared facilities, including…
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Why us?Women’s Pioneer Housing strives to be an excellent employer, supporting all our colleagues to be the best they can be.We work together, alongside our residents and partners, as one team. We pride ourselves on being open, honest and transparent, nurturing a culture of mutual respect and appreciation.We champion equality, diversity and inclusion as a…
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Miriam Homersham
Miriam HomershamMiriam Homersham1892 – 1936Founder Member, Accountant and Auditor Miriam was one of Women’s Pioneer Housing’s founding members and she began keeping the books from the first meeting. In 1921 she was officially named Honorary Accountant, with a salary of £20 per annum. Miriam was also the company’s auditor from 1923 to 1931.Miriam Homersham’s signature in WPH’s…
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About Pioneering Courage
About Pioneering CourageIn 2017, as Women’s Pioneer Housing approached its centenary year, its staff were thrilled to discover a treasure trove of minute books and records from the organisation’s earliest years. In 2018, even more documents – including Gertrude Leverkus’s blueprints for the conversion of WPH properties – were found in the safe, hidden away…
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Domestic abuseESCAPE/ HIDE WEBSITEWomen from all backgrounds can be affected by domestic abuse. At Women’s Pioneer Housing, we are committed to doing all we can to help residents experiencing such abuse.Domestic abuse includes when a partner or other family member:threatens youshoves or pushes youmakes you fear for your safetyputs you down or tries to undermine…
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Helen Archdale
Helen ArchdaleHelen Archdale (nee Russel)1876 – 1949Founder member of Women’s Pioneer HousingHelen Archdale 1928 ©National Portrait Gallery (X43211) Helen Archdale was born into a family of radical, politically active intellectuals. She was the daughter of Alexander Russel, editor of The Scotsman and an active supporter of progressive causes, including women’s rights to education. Her mother,…
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The founders
The foundersFounders and OfficialsOn August 30th 1920 Etheldred Browning opened a new red quarto notebook and wrote the minutes of the first meeting of Women’s Pioneer Housing. She was joined by four friends and colleagues – architect Annabel Dott, social worker Florence Carre, and accountant Miriam Homersham. Four others expressed interest in the venture, but…