This initiative is part of Opportunity Haringey, our new inclusive economy plan to create a fairer and greener local economy that builds on local creativity.
Through Opportunity Haringey – our inclusive economy framework – we have committed to supporting residents to find good work.
This means stable employment that pays at least London Living Wage.
We know that there are many businesses within Haringey that pay the London Living Wage, but only 53 businesses are accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
Data from a Central London Forward (CLF) report showed that Haringey employees are being paid the lowest average weekly wage of all London boroughs.
The London Living Wage went up to £13.85 (from £13.15) on 23 October 2024. Businesses currently accredited have until 1 May 2025 to make the increase.
Become a Living Wage employer today
Together, we can create a fairer Haringey for everyone.
Benefits of getting your business accredited
There are many benefits in getting accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
Enhanced reputation
Accreditation signals a commitment to fair pay, improving the company’s image among consumers, employees, and investors.
Improved recruitment and retention
Offering a living wage helps attract and retain talented employees, reducing turnover and associated costs.
Increased staff motivation and productivity
Fair pay can boost employee morale and productivity, leading to a more engaged and efficient workforce.
Positive publicity
Accredited businesses often receive positive media coverage and can use the Living Wage Employer Mark to promote their commitment.
Differentiation from competitors
Accreditation can set a business apart from competitors, highlighting its ethical practices.
Testimonials
Hear from a few local businesses that received accreditation.
Wheely Tots
Wheely Tots is a community led charitable social enterprise based in Tottenham.
Their programmes and activities promote healthy, confident, resilient communities through improving connections to each other and the outdoors. They have evolved to become experts in walking, cycling and bushcraft.
As a small local employer with most of our team recruited from Haringey and the surrounding area it is important for us to be seen to pay fairly. By paying at least London Living Wage we are able to recruit skilled and experienced people to join our team which in turn means our organisation runs efficiently.
We have been a Living Wage accredited employer since 2020 and we found the process of accreditation to be straightforward and a useful way to reflect on our business model and attitude to recruitment. I would encourage employers to become accredited. As the cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing this is one way to help individuals and families to meet their growing costs.
Mind in Haringey
Mind in Haringey provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey. They work to:
- prevent mental health problems
- promote mental wellbeing
- ensure those experiencing a mental health problem are respected and included in our local community
Their vision is to help enable and support positive mental wellbeing, to improve lives.
It is important for us to pay the London Living Wage because it makes a huge difference to our employees. They have told us the difference it makes to their productivity at work, mental health, relationships with family and their community. It reduces absenteeism and sick leave, it's easier to recruit and retain team members, boosts team morale and productivity. Improves our brand awareness.
Sourdough Sophia
Sourdough Sophia is truly a bakery born in the community. During lockdown they set up a micro bakery from their dining room and founded Sourdough.
The best way to attract high quality talent and to keep them, is to pay them well. When our team feel like they can make ends meet comfortably and live close by, their work life balance improves and so does their productivity.
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Pressure Drop Brewing
Pressure Drop Brewing are a small, independent, quality-focused craft brewery founded in 2012 and based in Tottenham Hale since 2017. They have 10 full-time employees plus part time staff who work at their weekend taproom serving beers directly to local customers.
The most obvious benefit is our ability to recruit good staff. We have seen lots of hospitality companies complaining that they can’t get staff post-COVID and post-Brexit. As a Living Wage employer, we have not had that problem.
We have received promotional materials from the organisation and receive a lot of information from them. We have also participated in meetings discussing benefits and approaches for companies.