Lambeth celebrates 300 accredited Living Wage employers

Lambeth marks a milestone with 300 businesses now accredited as Living Wage employers, ensuring fair pay across diverse sectors.
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Lambeth has reached a major milestone, with 300 businesses in the borough now accredited as Living Wage employers. These organisations are committed to paying staff the London Living Wage, currently set at £13.85 an hour, a rate based on the real cost of living.

The Living Wage Foundation highlighted the broader significance of the initiative: “Living Wage is about more than money, it’s part of making sure everyone who works for you is treated right. It isn’t just an hourly rate of pay, but a powerful tool for fairness.”

Cllr Marcia Cameron, Lambeth’s cabinet member for economic inclusion, said: “As Lambeth reaches this milestone of 300 accredited Living Wage Employers paying wages tied to the real cost of living, what we are really celebrating is the commitment that will help us build a future where everyone can participate in the local economy. Living Wage plays a vital part in keeping local economies thriving.”

Several Lambeth businesses shared their experiences of the benefits of Living Wage accreditation. Art gallery Studio Voltaire explained: “Living Wage tells you a lot about commitment. It’s a way of telling people we will look after them. Paying a Living Wage means that work is liberating, supporting people to stand on their own two feet.”

Media agency KINDE commented: “I definitely recommend becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer to any business wanting a team behind you motivated to push your business forward. It increases your chances of finding the team to make millions. And every organisation wants fair, responsible partners.”

Esports Youth Club added: “Living Wage is the right thing to do and pays off in staff satisfaction, plus service users gain trust in the organisation, knowing they look after staff fairly.”

IT consultants Team Jump said: “Being a Living Wage Employer isn’t ticking a few boxes to earn a badge. It is part of a larger picture to ensure you are looking after your employees’ wellbeing.”

The Living Wage Foundation announced the 2024-25 rates on 23rd October, with employers required to implement the changes by 1st May 2025. Lambeth Council is also working towards becoming a recognised Living Wage Place, a designation aimed at addressing in-work poverty by making the Living Wage a norm across local businesses.

Ryan Fowler

Ryan Fowler is Publisher of Workplace Journal

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