How we started
Our organisation was born out of the philanthropic example of two very prominent Hull businessmen – Christopher Pickering and Thomas Ferens.
In line with our overarching aims at PFH, we provide accommodation and services predominantly for residents aged over 60 years old with a particular social value emphasis on health and wellbeing in later life.
Pickering Crescent
Christopher Pickering donated £6,300 for the construction of 12 Almshouses to be built in west Hull.
Ferens Haven
Thomas Ferens was responsible for the conception of the charity when he built 12 Almshouses.
Additional Houses
A further twelve Almshouses were built.
Further Construction
More Almshouses were built.
Housing Association
In 1978/9, Hull City Council obtained Housing Association status in connection with these Almshouses.
Merging of Trusts
The two Trusts formally merged and became ‘Pickering and Ferens Homes’ Almshouse Charity.
Barrington Avenue
Barrington Avenue phase 1 begins (completing phase 2 in 1997)
Malin Lodge
Malin Lodge is built
Silvester House
We made Silvester House our home in 2003
Investors in People
January 2005 - First recognised as Investors in People.
Charles and Esther Jacobs Homes
Sept 2008 – £2.4m Charles and Esther Jacobs Homes development programme begins
Junella Fields
Jan 2011 - work starts on 14 two bedroomed bungalows and 6 two bedroomed houses at Junella Fields
Rokeby House
Feb 2012 – £1.3m development at former Rokeby House site complete
People First
Aug 2012 – The very first People First tenant magazine lands
Investors in People Bronze Award
August 2014 – Achieved Investors in People Bronze Award
Longhill development
November 2014 - Ground-breaking ceremony celebrates start on Longhill development
Investors in People Silver Award
November 2016 – Achieved Investors in People Silver Award.
UK Housing Award
Nov 2016 – PFH awarded first UK Housing Award for Outstanding Approach to Tenant Involvement
Investors in People Gold Award
January 2017 – Re-assessed to Investors in People Gold Award.
Housing Association National Accountancy Awards
Lish Harris, Business Services Director, awarded FD of the Year in the Housing Association National Accountancy Awards
Eleanor Scott
August 2018 – Foundations laid for 13 bungalows at Eleanor Scott
Newbridge Village
2019 – completion of Newbridge Village
Investors in People Silver Award
February 2020 – Achieved Investors in People Silver Award.
Mrs DL Richardson’s Charity
2020 – Merged with Mrs DL Richardson's Charity (Hull and Bridlington)
More than a landlord
Launched 'More than a landlord' services
Eleanor Scott
August 2022 – Eleanor Scott close official opening
30 Years
In 2022 we celebrated 30 years of Pickering and Ferens Homes.
Ryde Avenue
Energy efficient homes development including trailing infra-red heating technology
Tenant Satisfaction Measures
First TSM results independently verified with great satisfaction levels
The Beacon
In April 2023 we made The Beacon our new home.
Investors in People Gold Award
June 2023 – Achieved Investors in People Gold Award.
PFH Connect
Launched PFH Connect in all homes