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Money adviceRent arrears If you’re having problems paying your rent, please get in touch with us immediately to prevent debt building up. on 0208 749 7112 or email customerservices@womenspioneer.co.uk We will work with you to agree on how you can clear any arrears by paying a realistic amount within a reasonable space of time. Welfare…
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Black History Month
Black History Month 2002 theme is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’
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Pioneers in artOnly a very small percentage of women were listed as artists on the census in the 1920s, but there are several artists among WPH’s early tenants. These women were from relatively wealthy backgrounds, which allowed them to pursue what was often a precarious and badly paid career; however, the fact that WPH’s homes…
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Wood Lane Scheme
We are delighted that, just over a year after achieving planning permission, we have completed on the lease of the land at Wood Lane
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Chip in
Chip inWe seek residents’ views through a wide variety of means to improve delivery of our objectives.Residents are consulted on our standards and before any significant changes to services e.g. before the introduction of Estates Services Officers, before the submission of planning applications for new development schemes and in accordance with any legal requirements e.g.…
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Our publicationsPIONEER PRESS Check out our latest newslettersACCOUNTS AND REPORTS 2023 2022 2021ANNUAL REVIEWS Annual Review 2023 Annual Review 2022 Annual Review 2021 Annual Review 2020 Annual Review 2019 ANNUAL COMPLAINTS PERFORMANCE Annual Complaints Performance Report 2023
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WPH and the suffrage movement
WPH and the suffrage movementWomen’s Pioneer Housing, Suffrage History, and Feminist Networks Women’s Pioneer Housing had close links to the suffrage movement and several feminist organisations that fought for women’s rights through the 1920s. These networks of skilled, political, and determined women were vital to WPH’s development and success. For example, Helen Archdale worked closely alongside the Pankhurst…
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Pioneering DesignPioneering Design: Gertrude Leverkus, Women’s Pioneer Housing architectGertrude Leverkus Private collectionGertrude Leverkus was the first woman to graduate with a BA from the Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL, in 1918. At that time, UCL offered the only architecture course open to women. After passing the examinations of the Royal Institute of British Architecture…
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Older Women’s HousingWe have five Older Women’s Housing schemes in Kensington and Chelsea. Totalling 182 studio flats, they are specifically for women aged 60-plus.They cater for older single women who want to live independently in their own home, but with the peace of mind of extra security plus on-site and on-call support if needed.Currently housing…
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Report launch: A Home of Her Own: Housing and Women
Report launch: A Home of Her Own: Housing and Women Report launch: A Home of Her Own: Housing and Women happened at The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House. It was organised by The Women’s Budget Group and the Women’s Housing Forum. The event was hosted by Helen Hayes MP for Dulwich and West Norwood. Exclusive new…