Retirement Housing makes Stirling Prize 2025 shortlist

We are absolutely thrilled to see that Appleby Blue in Bermondsey by Witherford Watson Mann for Housing LIN sponsor, United St Saviour’s Charity, is one of 6 schemes shortlisted for this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize. 

Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN and a member of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, said:

“It is a remarkable feat for this stunning, contemporary almshouse, and a great fillip for the retirement housing sector, that Appleby Blue has been recognised for this prestigious award.”

The winner of the 2025 Stirling Prize will be announced at a ceremony in London on 16 October. For more about all the shortlisted schemes, visit RIBA’s website (opens new window).

Find out more about Appleby Blue and the work United St Saviour’s Charity does in the community at our upcoming HAPPI Hour webinar on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.