Rush House Ltd is proud to announce that it has once again achieved the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Accreditation, reaffirming the organisation’s longstanding commitment to excellence in people management and organisational development. This recognition highlights Rush House’s dedication to fostering a supportive, empowering, and high‑performing workplace culture.
The Investors in People Accreditation is a respected benchmark for leadership, staff development, and continuous improvement. Achieving this award demonstrates that Rush House continues to invest in its team, ensuring staff have the skills, resources, and environment needed to deliver impactful services to vulnerable young people and the wider community.
In June 2025, Rush House’s CEO, Rachael Wilson, and Head of EET and Community services, Lisa Rachieru, attended the regional Investors in People Celebration Event in Manchester, where organisations from across the North of England came together to honour their shared achievements. Rush House was proud to be among those recognised, celebrating the hard work and dedication that underpin its IIP status.
“We are delighted to receive the Investors in People Accreditation once again,” said Rachael Wilson CEO. “This award reflects our commitment to ensuring that our staff feel valued, supported, and equipped to provide the highest standard of care and service. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition reinforces that our culture of continuous improvement is making a real difference.”
For more than four decades, Rush House Ltd has been at the forefront of providing housing, guidance, and opportunities for young people facing homelessness and disadvantage. Maintaining Investors in People Accreditation underscores the organisation’s strategy of placing people, both staff and service users, at the centre of its mission.
The Matrix Standard is an international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and / or guidance to clients. It was launched in 2002 and is owned by the Department for Education.
Rush has held the standard since 2014. We are reviewed fully every 3 years by an independent assessor and then have check in reviews every year. During the review the assessor speak to staff, clients and stakeholders about the quality of the information, advice and guidance we provide and as an organisation explores our growth and development via robust investigation of our leadership and management.
We are thrilled that Aly Jackson has been our assessor for a number of years and fully understands the way we work, our mission and our purpose. In her last full review;
Rush House are dedicated to maintaining the positive ethos and culture of the organisation, through a person centred, impactful service which supports a wide range of participants. Feedback, evaluation reports and case studies demonstrate Standard Report V6 Version Dated: 2 nd October 2023 ? The Growth Company Limited 2023 The matrix Standard is delivered by The Growth Company on behalf of the Department for Education
Rush House is now registered as Supported Accommodation Provider under Ofsted
Why Ofsted Now Regulates Supported Accommodation
From 2023, all providers of supported accommodation for 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds must register with Ofsted. This change was introduced because the sector previously had no independent oversight, which meant young people could be placed in unsafe or unsuitable settings. Regulation now ensures that accommodation is safe, supportive, and meets consistent national standards.
The government acted following concerns about variable quality and the inappropriate use of supported accommodation for young people who were not ready for semi‑independent living. New legislation—the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023—introduces mandatory Quality Standards and makes it an offence to operate without Ofsted registration.
Overall, Ofsted’s involvement aims to protect vulnerable young people, improve the quality of provision, and ensure every young person lives in a safe, nurturing environment as they move towards independence.
Rachael Wilson is Rush’s Nominated Individual
Steve Harris is Rush’s Registered Service Manager
Rush’s Ofsted URN: 2765840