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  • Ivy Davison

    Ivy DavisonIvy Davison1892 -1977Journalist and EditorIvy Davison Private collectionIvy Davison spent almost three decades as a Women’s Pioneer Housing tenant, during which she carved out a career as a highly influential journalist, reviewer, and editor on London’s literary scene. She was described by her friend Vita Sackville-West as ‘a young women of enterprise and independence…

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  • Handyman services in Kensington and Chelsea – Age UK

    Handyman services in Kensington and Chelsea – Age UK

    Free handyman service for residents over age of 55 in Kensington and Chelsea.

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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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  • Make a complaintWe try to resolve all individual issues quickly and informally but if you are dissatisfied with our service you can raise a formal complaint.Please complete a Stage 1 form below with details of your complaint and what you would like us to do to put things right and return to feedback@womenspioneer.co.uk.Alternatively you can…

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  • Our executive teamOur executive team works closely with the board to deliver our strategic objectives.Tracey Downie, Chief ExecutiveTracey joined Women’s Pioneer as Chief Executive in 2022. She was previously Executive Director of Housing Management at Homes for Haringey and brings over 25 years’ experience in the housing sector primarily working in London-based housing associations with…

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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…

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  • AccessibilityThis site has been designed to conform with WCAG 2.0 to level AA.Web standardsThis site has been built using code compliant with W3C standards for HTML. The site displays correctly in current and will be compatible with future browsers.MagnificationTo change the font or magnification of a page using your browser’s settings, follow these instructions:In Chrome, click…

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  • WPH’s New CEO

    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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  • WPH’s Public Waiting List opening Monday 3rd April 2023

    WPH’s Public Waiting List opening Monday 3rd April 2023

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    The Women’s Pioneer Housing public waiting list will be open between Monday 3rd April 9.30am until Monday 17th April 5.30pm. Please read all the information and check if you are eligible before applying

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