The ExtraCare model earns ministerial acclaim as representatives share perspectives at ARCO conference
ExtraCare shines at ARCO's What Next 2023 Conference with Minister Rachel Maclean's endorsement.
July 7, 2023
ExtraCare village welcomes the Government’s Older People’s Housing Task Force
ExtraCare’s Shenley Wood Village warmly welcomed members of the Government’s Older People’s Housing Task Force during their visit this week.
June 23, 2023
The untold stories of Windrush: A Journey of Resilience and Identity
In the cornerstones of history, there are pivotal moments that shape the destiny of nations and redefine the fabric of society. One such moment in Britain's past was the journey of the Empire Windrush on June 22, 1948.
June 22, 2023
ARCO’s Parliamentary Expo turns the spotlight on Integrated Retirement Communities
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust visited the Houses of Parliament on June 19th to attend the ARCO (the membership body for Integrated Retirement Communities) Parliamentary Expo 2
June 21, 2023
Birmingham Retiree Honoured as Ambassador for Peace
In a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to both the local community and beyond, Val Benjamin, a 71-year-old resident of Pannel Croft Retirement Village in Birmingham, has been awarded the title of Ambassador for Peace.
May 30, 2023
Retirement village honours Mental Health Awareness Week
Residents and staff from a retirement village in Birmingham honoured Wear it Green Day this week to raise awareness for mental health.
May 19, 2023
Easter Bunny delights Solihull community at Easter Fayre
Easter celebrations were in full swing last week as Solihull Retirement Village hosted a bustling Easter Fayre.
April 11, 2023
Housing 21 and The ExtraCare Charitable Trust considering merger
Housing 21 and The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are engaging in consultations with a view to agreeing a merger of the two organisations.
March 29, 2023
Bristol community champions meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
A Bristol husband-and-wife team who run an autism- and neurodiverse-friendly shop enjoyed an unforgettable visit to Downing Street this week to share their inspiring community work with the Prime Minister.
March 27, 2023
ExtraCare appoints three new trustees
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of three new trustees.
March 2, 2023
ExtraCare presents at virtual summit
ExtraCare’s Wellbeing Research and Innovation Lead Manager, Michael Spellman, will be offering his voice to Housing LIN’s Virtual Summit 2023 - A Festival of Ideas next week.
February 21, 2023
Singing Station Clock immortalises voices in unique Birmingham soundscape
An exclusive club of 1092 Brummies immortalised their voices in history this week. An aural clock which will take centre stage at the new Curzon Street HS2 station will chime with the voices of ExtraCare residents as it celebrates the city with a unique new soundscape.
February 17, 2023