News

09/05/2025

From Botswana to Bow: Charles’ journey to finding home in east London

After years of renting in London, Charles recently took a big step - he bought his own home in Bow through the shared ownership scheme. Raised in Botswana, and living in different parts of the world, Charles relocated to the UK 6 years ago and now calls Heron Wharf in east London his home.

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06/05/2025

Our performance rated strong by Regulator

We’re pleased to confirm that we’ve received a positive G1 V2 C1 grading following our recent In-Depth Assessment (IDA) by the Regulator of Social Housing.

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30/04/2025

Help us look after your lifts 

Lifts are very important in our community. Many people rely on them to move up and down in their building every day - especially older residents, people with disabilities, and parents with buggies.

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24/04/2025

Tower Hamlets hero: Dave Tull bags Civic Award

We’re proud to share that Dave Tull, Engagement Manager in our Housing team, has been honoured with a Tower Hamlets Civic Award for outstanding voluntary service to the community.

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02/04/2025

Karolina’s shared ownership journey: finding home in east London

For Karolina, buying her first home was more than just a financial decision - it was about finding a place where she could truly feel at home.

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26/03/2025

Meet Jon – our future Chair

We’re proud to announce that Jon Lord will become the new Chair of our Board, in June.

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21/03/2025

Save money with new extractor fans and LED lights

Spring is upon us, but it doesn’t mean mould and damp can’t develop in your home - especially if there’s too much moisture in the air from cooking, showering, or other everyday activities. To help with this, our team has been installing extractor fans and LED lights to keep your homes and buildings, dry, and energy-efficient - which also helps save money on energy bills.

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19/03/2025

A new homeopathy clinic is coming to The Feldy

We’re excited to announce that a new homeopathy clinic is opening at the Feldy centre in Aberfeldy Square this April. The new service, in partnership with Homeopathy UK, will give local residents access to natural and holistic healthcare right in the heart of our community.

Please join us for the grand opening event on Thursday 10 April!

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14/03/2025

Your feedback makes a difference

Last autumn, we asked residents to share your thoughts in our Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) survey. We wanted to hear what you think about our services and where we can do better. A huge thank you to everyone who took part – the results are now in!

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03/03/2025

Amplifying voices and celebrating heritage: Angel’s commitment to inclusion

We believe diversity is a strength, and is one of the things that makes Tower Hamlets so special. Since joining Poplar HARCA, marketing and communications officer Angel has been a real champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), leading campaigns that challenge perceptions, amplify underrepresented voices, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of east London. 

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03/03/2025

Riding the waves: Tanjina’s journey with Oar and Explore

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is about taking action- to break barriers and create a fairer world for everyone. It’s a day to celebrate strength, resilience, and the push for equality. It’s about ensuring that all women, no matter their background or challenges have the opportunities they need to thrive. Tanjina’s journey with Oar and Explore, our women’s only boat club in east London, is a powerful example of this.

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03/03/2025

Accelerate Action: Vicky Coakley’s impact on women and the community

This International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate Vicky Coakley, one of our pioneering Community Development Officers.

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