A Gosport charity has been named one of the UK's best places to work.

Thorngate Churcher Trust, which provides housing for older people in Gosport, was recognised in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Work list for 2025.

The list, powered by WorkL, celebrates organisations with consistently high levels of employee experience and wellbeing.

Thorngate Churcher Trust manages 124 sheltered flats with 24-hour warden access and offers residential care at Russell Churcher Court care home.

The charity is set to expand its services with 30 new flats, expected to be ready later this year.

The trust has made a significant investment in the wellbeing of its 89 staff members, which has resulted in a more than 50 per cent reduction in staff turnover in recent years.

This has been achieved through open communication, multiple staff feedback channels, reward and recognition schemes, wellbeing support, and development opportunities.

All these initiatives were created with input and feedback from the staff to ensure effectiveness and value.

Anne Taylor, Thorngate's chief executive officer, said: "I am immensely proud of the work we have all done to help create an organisation that is welcoming, supportive and provides a space for our staff to grow and develop over time.

"Coming to work should be something you look forward to and it’s been a team effort to ensure that’s what we offer at Thorngate Churcher Trust.

"To have our efforts recognised with this award is a fantastic achievement."

Chairman Mark Hook said: "The improvements we’ve seen in staff retention and satisfaction demonstrate the value in investing in your staff wellbeing.

"We’ve always known that this was a special place to work and we are delighted to be named on such a well-respected national platform."

Zoe Thomas, editor of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, said: "The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list is the UK’s biggest survey of employee engagement, compiled in partnership with workplace expert WorkL.

"These organisations know that happy employees are the superpower helping them thrive."