Corporate
24/06/2026
One winner, four incredible stories
We had plenty to celebrate at this year’s Women in Housing and Housing Heroes Awards. Terri, one of our team, was named Inclusion Champion of the Year, while two more team members and our Estate Services team were also award finalists.
Read More23/06/2026
Support during the heatwave
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a RED Heat Health Alert this week, due to the hot weather.
Read More10/06/2026
Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Williams, our Chief Operating Officer
Welcome back to our ‘Behind the scenes’ series, where we’re profiling the people shaping our homes, services and neighbourhoods. Elizabeth Williams (or Lizzie, as many people know her) has recently stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer. It’s a role right at the centre of HARCA, bringing together both the services residents rely on and the systems that support our staff to do their best work.
06/05/2026
Behind the Scenes with Ian Lamprell, Director of Development
For this ‘Behind the Scenes’ feature we’re spending time with Ian Lamprell, who recently stepped into the role of Director of Development after 15 years at Poplar HARCA.
Read More16/04/2026
Behind the scenes with Barry Waller, our Director of Assets
Welcome back to our ‘Behind the Scenes’ series, where we’re shining a light on our new Leadership team. When you meet Barry Waller, our new Director of Assets, his passion for safe, warm homes comes through straight away. With over 25 years in social housing and nearly four years at HARCA, his new role brings together everything he cares about: residents, safety and long term investment in the homes across our neighbourhoods.
02/03/2026
How Anna Peneva shapes our digital voice
If you’ve ever read one of our newsletters, scrolled through our website, or spotted a well designed leaflet around the estate, chances are Anna has had a hand in it. As our Digital Content Producer, she works with the Communications team to turn big ideas, complex information and creative briefs into content that feels clear, friendly and helpful.
Read More27/01/2026
Behind the scenes with Simran Soin, our Chief Finance Officer
Welcome to our ‘Behind the scenes’ series – where we introduce our newly formed Leadership team and explore how they’re shaping the future of our homes, services and communities.
20/01/2026
Investors are invited to join our online seminar in February
Poplar HARCA Capital PLC is holding an online seminar for all bondholders on Tuesday 3 February.
Read More15/12/2025
Danielle Bishop on the power of housing with a heart
We believe housing is more than bricks and mortar – it’s about people, families, and communities. Danielle Bishop leads our Housing team with one clear purpose: helping residents feel safe, secure, and part of a community they love.
Read More17/11/2025
National award celebrates our work helping people learn, thrive, and connect
Our team has bought home the Stronger Communities Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards!
Read More18/09/2025
Creating Opportunities Together: Our Residents’ Annual Report 2024–25
We’re proud to share this year’s Residents’ Annual Report, highlighting everything we’ve achieved together in 2024–25. At Poplar HARCA, our mission is simple: creating opportunities together. That means working hand-in-hand with residents to make our neighbourhoods safer, stronger, and more connected, so that everyone has the chance to thrive.
Read More10/09/2025
Poplar HARCA unveils new leadership structure to build on success
Poplar HARCA has a refreshed leadership structure, marking an exciting new chapter for our organisation as we build on the strength of our track record and look ahead with renewed focus, pace, and ambition.
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