Women in Social Housing (WISH) has welcomed Cardo Group as its latest national sponsor, strengthening its mission to support and empower women working in housing.
As an organisation dedicated to championing equity, WISH will work closely with Cardo Group to further drive opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and networking for WISH members and women across the sector – at all stages of their careers.
Headquartered in South Wales, Cardo Group is a leading provider of maintenance and retrofit services to social housing providers across the UK and Ireland. The organisation strongly believes that thriving communities are built by inclusive workforces, which is reflected in its investments in skills, apprenticeships, and local employment.
Cardo actively works to remove barriers to employment and create pathways for women’s progression through initiatives such as mentorship programmes, targeted training, and inclusive recruitment practices.
Beyond its own organisation, Cardo also supports organisations across the communities they serve to tackle issues such as domestic abuse, helping women build their confidence and return to work.
Simon Will, Executive Director for Cardo Group, said:
“Cardo is a huge advocate of equity in the sector and we’re proud to be the newest national sponsor for WISH. Our partnership will help to expand the network of women in social housing and the fantastic work that WISH does in the areas of professional development and mentoring.”
By supporting WISH, Cardo strengthens its own workforce and continues on its journey to build a more resilient and inclusive sector for the future.
Jayne Entwistle, Managing Director at WISH, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Cardo as a new WISH National Sponsor. Their expertise, reputation for customer-led professionalism, and their values greatly align with WISH’s ethos and vision. Like WISH, Cardo cares deeply for their employees, their customers and their wider network, and seeks to be a driver for positive change across a variety of sector areas.
“Cardo’s regional and national reach is an additional asset to all 11 WISH regions and we look forward to working with the group throughout the year to promote equity, opportunity and inclusivity.”
For more information on WISH and how the organisation supports its members, visit www.wishnetwork.org/member-benefits.