Organisations Peabody
08 July 2026
Overview
One of the UK's oldest not-for-profit housing associations, providing homes, housing services, and care and support across London and the home counties.
About
Peabody describes itself as one of the UK’s oldest not-for-profit housing associations, founded in 1862 by George Peabody to help Londoners in need. Its public resident and corporate websites say the organisation aims to provide safe, secure, and comfortable homes while creating vibrant communities where people can prosper.
As of July 8, 2026, Peabody’s corporate About page states that it is responsible for 109,000 homes across London and the home counties and serves 220,000 residents. The same page says it also provides specialist homes and care and support services for around 25,000 vulnerable people, while emphasising work on better landlord services, community wellbeing, and building more affordable homes.
Peabody’s leadership page lists Ian McDermott as Chief Executive Officer. Its careers site says the organisation is on a mission to provide great homes and housing services to residents and customers and highlights hiring across housing, repairs, support, care, property, and corporate roles. Public site footers identify Peabody Trust as a charitable Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under number 7741, with its registered office at 45 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB.
Details
- Company
- Peabody
- Location
- London, England
- Website
- https://www.peabody.org.uk/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/peabody-trust/
- Careers
- https://careers.peabody.org.uk/v2/jobs
- Founded
- 1862
- CEO
- Ian McDermott
- Industry
- Housing Associations
- Size
- Not publicly stated
- Tech Stack
- Social Housing Operations, Resident Service Platforms, Property and Repairs Management, Care and Support Services, Community Services, Affordable Housing Delivery, Digital Customer Services
- Specialties
- Social Housing, Property Management, Resident Services, Affordable Housing, Care and Support, Community Development, Repairs and Maintenance, Supported Housing