News

09/10/2025

Standing firm in pride: celebrating Lorraine Michael this Black History Month

For Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Lorraine Michael, Facilities Coordinator in our Communities and Neighbourhoods team. She’s also part of our Staff Exec team, representing colleagues’ voices across the organisation.

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09/10/2025

Celebrating Black History Month with the Blossom Project

For Black History Month, we dropped by the Blossom Project, a local charity bringing people in Tower Hamlets together. From providing day centres and social activities to offering advice and volunteer opportunities, it’s all about connection and community.

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23/09/2025

Have your say on our services

This survey is now closed. Thank you to everybody who took part. We will be sharing the results, along with how your feedback will shape our services, soon.

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18/09/2025

Keeping your children safe at home

Accidents happen at home - and every year children are sadly hurt by falling from windows and balconies. But the good news is these accidents can be prevented.

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18/09/2025

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.

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17/09/2025

Keeping our estates tidy together

Keeping our community clean and green starts with how we use our communal bins. It might seem like a small thing but putting rubbish in the right bins makes a big difference to our estates.

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15/09/2025

From volunteer to NHS support worker: Syeda’s new chapter

Have you met Syeda? After months of volunteering, she’s now thriving as a Dementia and Delirium Support Worker at Royal London Hospital – with a little help from the Community Works for Health programme through The Hive.

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10/09/2025

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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14/08/2025

From kitchen porter to chef: Sebastian’s fresh start

Have you met Sebastian? He arrived in the UK with big hopes and a love for hospitality – and now he’s cooking up success as a chef at Almari Café, thanks to his determination, training, and support from The Hive and Well Grounded.

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11/08/2025

Win a £50 voucher for sharing your views

This survey is now closed. Thank you to everybody who took part - we'll be in touch with the winner of the £50 prize draw soon.

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11/08/2025

We top Inside Housing’s Biggest Builders survey

We’re very pleased to share that Poplar HARCA has been placed number one in the country for the biggest increase in new home completions in 2024-2025.

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30/07/2025

Is your home due a check-up? Book your free property MOT

We’re offering free Property MOT inspections to Poplar HARCA tenants. It’s a simple way for us to check the general condition of your home – and a great chance for you to let us know about any repairs that need doing.

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