Introducing WISH’s New National Sponsor, Cardo Group

We are excited to announce Cardo as WISH's newest National Sponsor!

WISH exists to support and empower women across the housing sector: creating opportunities, challenging inequality, and building a strong, connected network of professionals. As our newest national sponsor, Cardo will actively contribute to this mission.  

From its national head office in South Wales, Cardo will help to expand WISH’s reach, amplify its impact, and ensure more women across the UK have access to development, mentoring, and support. This partnership signals a clear commitment from Cardo to champion inclusion at a sector-wide level, not just within its own organisation. 

Spanning the UK and Ireland, Cardo is a leading provider of maintenance and retrofit services to social housing providers across the UK. With partnerships spanning more than 50 social housing providers, the company is well positioned to influence both service delivery and workforce culture across the sector.  

Cardo believes that thriving communities are built by inclusive and representative workforces. This is reflected by their investment in skills, apprenticeships, local employment, and a broad commitment to diversity and inclusion.  

Through initiatives such as mentorship programmes, targeted training, and inclusive recruitment practices, Cardo actively works to remove barriers and create pathways for women to progress. In the community, Cardo also supports organisations tackling issues such as domestic abuse, helping women build their confidence and return to work.

"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." - Simon Will, Executive Director for Cardo Group

For WISH members, national sponsorship from organisations such as Cardo enables more events, facilitates wider access to mentoring, and brings greater visibility for the role of women in shaping the future of social housing. For Cardo, it represents an opportunity to listen, learn, and continue evolving as an inclusive employer. 

"We are 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 care deeply for their employees, their customers and their wider network, and seek 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." - Jayne Entwistle, WISH Managing Director

At a time when the housing sector faces complex challenges, diverse perspectives are essential. By investing in women and supporting WISH, Cardo strengthens its own workforce and helps build a more resilient, innovative, and inclusive sector for the future.