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Case study: Gateshead Regeneration Partnership

Gateshead Regeneration Partnership Case study: Gateshead Regeneration Partnership Case study: Gateshead ... Gateshead Regeneration Partnership Gateshead Council, HomeGroup and Galliford formed the Gateshead Regeneration

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Working in partnership to rehouse rough sleepers

Our work in helping to find accommodation for homeless people during the coronavirus crisis has underlined how effective partnership work can be, and we’ve seen this effectiveness hit new heights over the past few months.

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Working in partnership to build new homes

Working in partnership to build new homes Working in partnership to build new homes Case studies Do ... communities. Working in partnership can be a powerful way to get more homes built. Partnerships can enable organisations to

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Creating partnerships with health and social care for better commissioning

of partnerships, and ways housing associations can demonstrate their value and forge partnerships with ... integrated care board (ICB) and integrated care partnership and changes to procurement and competition rules

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How partnerships can help housing associations to tackle homelessness

As the Homelessness Lead for Bromford my role is deliver on our strategic goal ‘We want to improve social justice and play our part in reducing homelessness in our big four areas’.

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Working in partnership with residents to deliver Together with Tenants

Working in partnership with residents to deliver Together with Tenants Working in partnership with residents ... improve trust and accountability. Working in partnership with residents to deliver Together with Tenants

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Partnership working to house people in urgent need

shared accommodation. We have been working in partnership with DAHA, Women’s Aid and the Chartered Institute ... Download Download Housing people in urgent need Partnership working to house people in urgent need Download

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Why housing associations must build strong partnerships with local authorities in a challenging financial landscape

Dominic Bradley, Chair of Birmingham Social Housing Partnership, tells us why now is the time for housing associations to build strong relationships with local authorities.

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How can housing associations and the DWP work successfully in partnership?

Last year, we surveyed members to explore the relationships between housing associations, partnership managers at the DWP and Jobcentre Plus.

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Mergers, Group Structures and Partnerships: a voluntary code for housing associations

decided that a merger, group structure or other partnership is the best way forward for their organisations ... outcome of dialogue on mergers or other forms of partnership. It sets out clear principles for boards and

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Why partnership working holds the key to tackling the housing crisis

Working closely with local authority partners can help housing associations overcome some of the biggest barriers to building the homes we need.

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How partnership working can help housing associations tackle domestic abuse (interview)

investment in social housing. Take action How partnership working can help housing associations tackle ... tackle domestic abuse (interview) How partnership working can help housing associations tackle domestic abuse

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Karbon Homes’ partnership with Northumbrian Water helps thousands of customers reduce their water rates

Karbon Homes’ partnership with Northumbrian Water helps thousands of customers reduce their water rates ... rates Karbon Homes’ partnership with Northumbrian Water helps thousands of customers reduce their water

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What do the Affordable Homes Programme 21-26 strategic partnership grant allocations tell us?

Nathan Pickles, Corporate Finance Consultant at Wharfedale Associates, takes a closer look at what the strategic partnership grant allocations mean.

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Funding to strengthen local partnerships to prevent and end rough sleeping

The prospectus for the DLUHC Voluntary and Community Frontline Sector Support Grant is now live. Applications for the four separate lines of the fund are due by 1 April.

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What the NHF is doing to encourage partnership working to end homelessness

The NHF is working to provide opportunities for housing associations to learn about partnership working and discuss possible approaches going forwards.

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Our response to the consultation on community safety partnerships review and antisocial behaviour powers

on the relationship between community safety partnerships and police and crime commissioners, and the ... on the relationship between community safety partnerships (CSPs) and the police and crime commissioner

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Working in partnership to mitigate against the cost of living crisis webinar

Working in partnership to mitigate against the cost of living crisis webinar Working in partnership to mitigate ... affected by the cost of living crisis. Working in partnership to mitigate against the cost of living crisis

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Community safety in a pandemic: building partnerships and keeping neighbourhoods safe (webinar)

changed and housing associations have forged new partnerships to tackle emerging issues and ensure community ... distance • Successful partnership working to support survivors of domestic abuse • Partnership working around

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Best practice case studies (cost of living)

you'll find examples of innovative projects and partnerships that have had a material impact on residents ... Homes’ partnership with Northumbrian Water helps customers reduce their water rates The partnership has

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Housing associations working alongside the NHS webinar

housing associations are already working in partnership with the NHS and adult social care to improve ... communities, showing their social value. The partnership working forged during the pandemic between local

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Living Well

Living Well partnership helping people to live independently Living Well partnership helping people ... independently Living Well partnership helping people to live independently A partnership between a housing association

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Case study: Blaby District Council and emh group – Leicestershire

the county. Find out more about the impact the partnership has made, and how it works. How many and what ... tenures since 2008. How did the partnership get started? The partnership was first established in 2008

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How housing associations and local authorities can work together to rehouse rough sleepers (webinar)

to discuss how this can be achieved through partnership working. Please login to access this member ... to discuss how this can be achieved through partnership working homelessness, rough sleeping, 0117

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Working together to end homelessness

Working in partnership with local authorities Working in partnership with local authorities Supporting ... local authorities to tackle homelessness in partnership. In 2018, we ran a series of events with housing

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Every decision about care should be a decision about housing booklet

Discharge Service The West Yorkshire Housing Partnership Coastline Housing’s crisis accommodation for ... examples of how housing associations are working in partnership to achieve positive health outcomes. health

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NHF and Homeless Link webinar

hear about good practice in housing management, partnerships and joint working as well as case studies from ... hear about good practice in housing management, partnerships and joint working as well as case studies from

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Becoming a Preferred Supplier

Preferred Supplier? No two Preferred Supplier partnerships are alike and each have their own unique marketing ... our Preferred Supplier partners to ensure our partnerships deliver the best value for our members, our

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Case study: Greater Manchester Housing Providers

next five. Development figures for 2018/19 as a partnership have been 2,841 planning consents, 2,145 starts ... 500 homes a year to this total. How did the partnership get started? Greater Manchester Housing Providers

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Coronavirus testing, winter planning and infection control in supported housing settings (webinar)

webinar focused on operating whole scheme testing, partnership working, clinical governance and infection prevention ... webinar focused on operating whole scheme testing, partnership working, clinical governance and infection prevention

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AIzaSyAU8EL1C4AMpNY_n-AEoBjPUkVrXCQTjqU National Housing Federation Lion Court 25 Procter Street ... the Federation. London We offer a range of partnership opportunities to external organisations who want

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Building Safety Levy consultation response

The government has published its response to the consultation on the Building Safety Levy. While it confirms important exemptions for the social housing sector, we have called for further measures to ensure it does not adversely impact the supply of new affordable homes.

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Case study: Aspect Building Communities – Eastleigh Council and VIVID

buying the property. How did the partnership get started? The partnership came from Eastleigh Borough Council ... development and housing management capability. The partnership with VIVID brought the right mix of skills to

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Putting social housing on the Secretary of State’s New Year agenda

This week we held a roundtable with the Secretary of State for MHCLG, Robert Jenrick, the new chair of Homes England, and key officials, to discuss our sector's development ambitions and desire to work in partnership with the government to deliver for our communities.

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Abri

community living A case study from Abri, in partnership with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and ... Liverpool, at an average cost of £600 per day. In partnership with SHFT, Abri helped to address this issue

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List of signatories

Housing Howard Cresswell, The Havebury Housing Partnership Victor Da Cunha, Local Space Jane Earl, Thirteen ... Abri Group Sarah O'Neill, Willow Tree Housing Partnership Ltd Harry Partington, Brighter Places Paul Perkin

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Case study: Bridge Homes – Wakefield

rent and 15% for shared ownership. How did the partnership get started? The decision for Wakefield District ... and improving the lives of local people. The partnership in detail Bridge Homes Yorkshire is a joint venture

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Housing homeless families webinar

successful local authority and housing association partnership working to tackle homelessness. The research ... have found strong relationships and excellent partnership working across the country, with a real desire

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Homes for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc

with MPs, local authorities and Local Economic Partnerships. Login Download Homes for the Ox-Cam Arc ... local, housing associations, LEP, local economic partnership 07876 390541 Report from the National Housing

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The new Affordable Homes Programme – what are the potential impacts on financial planning?

are already able to apply for CME. Strategic Partnerships – these are programme driven and long-term grant ... developments. Homes England still monitor the Strategic Partnership closely but the regime is more outcome-based

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Research into the supported housing sector’s impact on homelessness prevention, health and wellbeing

We commissioned Imogen Blood & Associates, in partnership with the Centre for Housing Policy at the University ... prevention, health and wellbeing The NHF in partnership with Imogen Blood & Associates and the University

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What the UK Shared Prosperity Fund could mean for housing associations

Find out what the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, launching in 2022, could mean for housing associations.

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Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26

areas. 25% of homes delivered through Strategic Partnerships using MMC. In London, funding is administered ... working to support members engaged in Strategic Partnerships (SP) as well as members bidding via Continuous

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Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough sleeping - interim report published

The Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, on which the NHF sits, has published its interim report.

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What do we do?

end the housing crisis. Strengthen and deepen partnerships in every part of the country and be an employer ... want to achieve over the next five years in partnership with our members and other key stakeholders,

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Case studies

How are housing associations tackling homelessness? We’ve been collecting best practice stories ... homelessness through social homes and working in partnership to deliver housing schemes that provide safe

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Pensions accounting guidance

The NHF, in partnership with other sector leaders, has issued guidance to enable housing associations ... guidance for housing associations The NHF, in partnership with other sector leaders, have issued guidance

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Change in action: Launching the Black History Month 365 Fund

Homes and Hyde Charitable Trust have joined the partnership, which is continuing to grow. The fund was born ... fund is an example of making a change through partnerships.  The initiative was established by the HACT

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Purple Tuesday – how we’re improving the customer experience for disabled people

Find out from Mike Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Purple how they're using #PurpleTuesday initiative to drive improved customer experience for disabled people.

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Finding a safe home after hospital

discharges together with the NHS. By working in partnership, the barriers to housing for people leaving hospital ... later this year. Without action, innovative partnerships like those featured in this research could be

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Building Safety Bill – implications for the sector

Phil Day, Group Finance Director at Guinness Partnership outlines FPAG's views on the possible implications ... Accountable Person. This could be an individual, partnership or corporate body and there may be more than

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Case study: Hart Homes – Watford

increase as the project evolves. How did the partnership get started? The conversation began at a regular ... joint venture. The partnership in detail The primary purposes of the partnership are to encourage housing

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Business models available

different, and they are flexible with the way a partnership is managed and policies are administered. Selecting ... requirements. Their team are prepared to support the partnership, offering you access to a range of hassle-free

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Quality of Existing Homes Group

and Building Safety Remediation, The Guinness Partnership Emma Richman, Director of Operations, Peaks and ... Director of Operations, The Havebury Housing Partnership Tony Tench, Deputy Chief Executive, Housing 21

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Case studies

illness and avoid inpatient re-admittance. A partnership between a housing association and healthcare ... England. A moving-on project, delivered in partnership with the NHS and a local charity. Older person's

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National Housing Federation Business Strategy 2025-30

want to achieve over the next five years in partnership with our members and other key stakeholders, ... end the housing crisis Strengthen and deepen partnerships in every part of the country and be an employer

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Free new falls prevention toolkit reduced falls by 69% in pilot

Two years ago, in partnership with RoSPA, Trent & Dove created a home safety project for older and vulnerable customers. Now, the data is clear: visiting customers and guiding them through an evidence-based framework helps them avoid falls.

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Older Person’s Housing Group

Older Person’s Housing Group Older Person’s Housing Group Older Person’s Housing Group   ... Watts Communications. Wendy Wells, The Guinness Partnership. Ivan Wright, Jigsaw Homes Group. Who to speak

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Homes at the Heart

Homes at the Heart Homes at the Heart What is Homes at the Heart? Partners Supporters Everyone ... housing. This campaign has been produced in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing, National

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Our response to the government’s updated strategy on rough sleeping

Read our response to the government’s updated strategy on rough sleeping.

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Winter Pressures Funding for rough sleeper accommodation

The government has announced £10m of funding to be spent on accommodation for rough sleepers over winter.

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Committed to rural communities

Member only This webinar, aimed at parish councillors, local authorities and landowners, took ... which underlines their commitment to working in partnership with local communities in order to ensure high

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How housing associations are using voids during the coronavirus crisis

Despite challenges, some housing associations are managing use their vacant properties (voids) ... doing this, and outlines examples of successful partnership working with local authorities and others. The

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What are organisations doing to support disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace?

Member only Members only During this webinar we heard how organisations are becoming Disability ... Head of Engagement & Diversity, The Guiness Partnership Boris Worral, CEO, Rooftop Housing Group Please

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Grand Union Housing Group

minimised delays. Working in partnership The scheme also boasts a partnerships forum, made up of elected ... gardening, and cleaning services. The aim is for the partnership to develop and give customers a platform to inform

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Meet the leadership team

Operations at Impetus, a not-for-profit that works in partnership with a portfolio of other charities to transform ... Directorate, including member relations, commercial partnerships, and conferences and events. Before working

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Change in action: Working together on corporate planning with Greatwell Homes

reorganisation also highlighted the need to work in partnership so that our priorities aligned as much as possible ... local people and empower communities. Impactful partnerships – working well together with residents, communities

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Bolton at Home

community setting and these were reviewed regularly. Partnership working here was key to the success of the transition ... ” Many housing associations are working in partnership with healthcare providers and we believe that

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Why member engagement is at the heart of everything we do

Simon Nunn, Executive Director of Member Services at the NHF, explains in his blog why the results of our annual survey of member chief executives and chairs are so important.

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Statement on Right to Buy

NHF Chief Executive Kate Henderson reacts to recent news that the government may be considering reviving the Right to Buy scheme.

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Reciprocal transfer schemes for people at risk of domestic abuse

The Social Housing White Paper makes it clear that landlords should have a policy setting ... policy and practices around reciprocal transfers, partnership working and approaches to enabling schemes between

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Cost of living crisis: how are housing associations supporting residents?

Member only Members only This webinar shares best practice for supporting residents struggling ... Group shared examples of innovative projects and partnerships which have aided residents and their finances

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Housing homeless families

associations and local authorities working in partnership: This includes matching homeless households to ... authority and housing association working in partnership along with speakers from DLUHC. It also highlights

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Code of Conduct for smaller housing associations

Member only This is the latest in a new series of webinars focused on governance specifically ... for smaller housing associations, delivered in partnership with Campbell Tickell. Speakers Paul Bayly, Head

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emh - Homes for Cathy

communities. We recognise and value the power of partnership, and the difference that can be made by working ... the Homes for Cathy commitments? We worked in partnership to deliver positive change. Emh owns more than

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Our new pensions advisers and Preferred Supplier - LCP

members. We can’t wait to get started with this partnership, as we believe we have exactly the expertise ... forward to working with them and forming a lasting partnership.   Find out more The NHF has recently partnered

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How can housing associations best help people off the street and into a long term home?

In the last year, the number of rough sleepers has fallen dramatically in London and across England. What made this radical change possible and, more importantly, how can we keep the momentum going and end rough sleeping for good?

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Building safety national group

Building safety national group We set up the building safety national group to reflect the importance ... Stonewater Ltd Gavin Pierson, The Guinness Partnership David Hall, The Wrekin Housing Group John Waines

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Advice for the safe reopening of night homeless shelters

New government advice for the safe opening of night homeless shelters in winter during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Strategies to support mental health

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed every social landlord to ask the question, how can we better ... to the needs of local communities Working in partnership Dealing with crisis Speakers Pippa Foster, Head

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Responding to domestic abuse during lockdown and beyond

It has been well publicised that the coronavirus lockdown, whether in full or part of the tiered approach, has seen more incidences of domestic abuse.

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Customer Experience and Housing Management National Group

Executive Director of Operations, Havebury Housing Partnership Vice chair - Paul Harris - Executive Director ... Director of Housing & Neighbourhoods, The Guinness Partnership Hazel Edwards - Head of Customer Voice and Value

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Our response to the Right to Shared Ownership announcement

Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, said: “Housing associations ... record numbers into shared ownership working in partnership with local and national government.” “We are

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Risk and assurance for smaller housing associations webinar

Member only This webinar explores risk and assurance and will be of most intersest to chairs, ... for smaller housing associations, delivered in partnership with Campbell Tickell, launched in May 2021 Sue

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Why modern methods of construction are essential for recovery post-COVID (webinar)

Join Rt Hon Chris Pincher MP discusses ‘why MMC are an essential part of recovery post-COVID'. ... Head of Policy, NHF • Neill Tickle, Director of Partnerships & Business Development, TopHat • Alison Bennett

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Local Economic Impact Calculator

What is the calculator? Our updated Local Economic Impact Calculator shows housing associations’ ... area. Combined authority area. Local Enterprise Partnership area. English regions. It’s essential for housing

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Our submission to the HCLG Committee coronavirus inquiry on homelessness and the PRS

We have submitted a response on behalf of the housing association sector to the HCLG Committee ... funding is available and ongoing guidance fosters partnership working. Read our submission Homelessness

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Starts at Home - Securing Commitment to Supported Housing in a #PlanForHousing webinar

This webinar, for NHF supported housing members, showcased examples of how ... supported housing providers were part of strategic partnerships with local authorities and the NHS to deliver

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Covid-19 Inquiry Module 9 submission

The NHF made a submission to Module 9 of the Covid-19 Inquiry, providing information ... particularly schemes like Everyone In, which combined partnership working, clear political direction and adequate

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Regenerating Older Person's Housing

Member only Members only We have an ageing population - and this is something to celebrate - but ... Ramsden, Director of Acquisitions, Sales and Partnerships, Housing 21 Ivan Wright, Operations Director

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How housing associations are helping to stop loan sharks

Housing associations across the country are working in partnership with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) to identify the signs of illegal money lending activity and help tenants in the grip of loan sharks.

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Aston Barclay

Exclusive benefits for NHF Members Through this partnership, NHF members can take advantage of exclusive ... cost. Contact details To learn more about this partnership and the exclusive offers available to NHF members

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Decarbonisation of housing association homes - a briefing for external stakeholders

sector’s commitment Our journey to zero emissions Partnership working England’s homes produce more carbon ... overview of both papers and a summary of the partnerships we want to build to make these ambitions a reality

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Why effective collaboration with Managing Agents is vital for impactful supported housing

struggling tenants. In challenging times, the partnerships between us matter more than ever before. I think ... support. We must work together to forge strong partnerships and call for more secure funding for our sector

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Tackling domestic abuse at Octavia Housing

Elizabeth Rowland, Housing Services Manager at Octavia Housing explains how they've got involved in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign to tackle domestic abuse. 

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National Communications and Influencing Group

Affairs, Karbon Homes James Howell, Director of Partnerships, London & Quadrant Housing Trust Mike Nuttall ... Director Of Operations, CEO's Office, The Guinness Partnership Anita Gupta, Head of External Affairs and Communications

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We are asking the government to fund Housing First as part of plans to end homelessness

We have signed a joint statement with Housing First England, the National Federation of ALMOs, Crisis and others, to call for investment in Housing First to be included in the government’s plans for national recovery.

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Lockdown 2.0 – business as usual?

Update from Boris Worrall, West Midlands Regional Committee Chair.

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New research on adapting allocations policies in response to the coronavirus crisis

We surveyed housing associations on changes to their allocations approach during the pandemic.

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Collaboration works – never more so than in the hardest of times

The relationships built, and the trust and spirit of togetherness that has been harnessed over years of joint initiatives, has given Greater Manchester Housing Providers the opportunity to share and collaborate right from the start of this crisis.

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Response to the Prime Minister's announcement on lifting the council borrowing cap

In her speech to the Conservative Party Conference, the Prime Minister announced that the government will lift the borrowing cap on councils to help support more housebuilding.

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New Disabled Facilities Grant guidance

The government has produced new guidance on the delivery of the Disabled Facilities Grant for adaptations to serve the needs of older and disabled people.

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Second phase of complaints handling campaign launched

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) are running a second campaign to raise awareness of, and increase confidence in, the social housing complaints making process.

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National Board Member Network - April 2023

Member only Members only The poor quality of some social housing has been in the spotlight ... Alongside a group of board members, and in partnership with Altair, we've developed a series of resources

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Rural homelessness: England's hidden crisis

Rural homelessness is an unseen crisis in the countryside, driven by limited access to ... homelessness. This research is being undertaken in partnership with Kent and Southampton Universities. Recorded

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Together with Tenants - voice, influence and accountability (webinar)

Following the launch and national rollout of Together with Tenants we are holding webinars ... Accountability – collectively, residents will work in partnership with their housing association to independently

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Helping people with No Recourse to Public Funds avoid homelessness: what housing associations can do

We've produced a briefing which provides examples of what housing associations can do ... accommodation and support to people with NRPF, in partnership with migration charities and local authorities

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Work with us

makers are fundamental to the success of collaborative partnerships and campaigns with organisations looking to ... offer a breadth of opportunities to ensure our partnerships can be developed to suit your needs and budgets

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Working with the NHS

have set up a volunteer responder scheme in partnership with the Royal Voluntary Service. Health and ... open, supporting the six NHS trusts they are in partnership with, to house more short-term staff. Rent increases

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Update from the West Midlands (January 2020)

An update from Boris Worrall, Group Chief Executive Rooftop Housing, and Chair of the West Midlands Regional Committee.

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Building Safety Levy – our response to the latest consultation

development. Homes developed by limited liability partnerships in which a non-profit registered provide of ... registered provider’s share of the limited liability partnership’s profits. Affordable housing (as defined by the

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Home Group’s hospital discharge and mental health services

Rosie Lynch provides an insight into Home Group's Hospital Discharge Service offering housing advice and support for patients recovering from mental health difficulties to live in the community, make a home and achieve a better quality of life.

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Diversity statement

Diversity statement Diversity statement Treating people fairly and valuing differences is implicit ... gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity/adoption, race (this

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Tenant Advisory Panel

Together with tenants - resident involvement Together with tenants - resident involvement How ... design and deliver Together with Tenants in partnership with residents.  We do this through our Tenant

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NHF response to the general election results 2024

Today, the country welcomes in a new government following a general election. 

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Meeting the domestic abuse requirements proposed in the social housing white paper

Member only This webinar was organised by our National Domestic Abuse Core Group. It explores ... Wrigley, Tenancy Enforcement Manager at Guinness Partnership on how they have worked with the Domestic Abuse

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Housing associations as anchor institutions: a toolkit

Toolkit In 2019, the Great Places Commission reported its ten recommendations for creating great ... wealth-building.  This toolkit, produced in partnership with the Centre for Local Economic Strategies

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The impact of coronavirus on sheltered and extra care housing (webinar)

Member only Coronavirus has posed unprecedented challenges for housing associations, especially ... influencing work with national government, supporting partnership work or practical support, including sharing

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The importance of ‘hope, honour and respect’ this Remembrance Day

Chief Executive of Alabaré Christian Care & Support, Andrew Lord, considers the role housing associations can play in housing and supporting homeless veterans this Remembrance Day. 

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How Abri is using the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve residents’ homes and reduce their energy bills

Every home in the programme saw its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating increase from EPC D to EPC A or B, the highest ratings for energy efficiency.

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Our principles of co-creation with residents

Find out how resident feedback could and should be helping you redesign your services and customer journeys from Sovereign.

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The government’s Industrial Strategy is taking shape at local level and now is the time to engage

Housing associations should be involved in shaping Local Industrial Strategies, writes Duncan Neish.

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Extra governance support for smaller housing associations

with fewer than 2,000 properties. Working in partnership with Campbell Tickell, we have created a service ... smaller housing associations is being offered in partnership with Campbell Tickell and we are delighted to

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Finding homes for rough sleepers

they choose, arranged to suit them. Similar partnerships have been set up on the Isle of Wight, in Basingstoke ... 50 Housing First homes by 2024. These strong partnerships have meant that during lockdown it has been

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Using co-production to build relationships with residents and shape services at Riverside

Mickey Clark reviews how Riverside Housing Group have rolled out co-production to strengthen relationships with residents by working together to shape and design their services.

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Supported oversight housing pilots - DLUHC final evaluation

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have published their final evaluation of the supported oversight housing pilots.

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Launching the first Building Better framework

We're building the biggest aggregated housing association and local authority pipeline for modern methods of construction (MMC).

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Governance

Helping housing associations to establish an effective governance framework.

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Board members tell us how they’ve responded to the coronavirus crisis

We asked members of our Board Member National Group about how they and their organisations have been responding to the coronavirus crisis.

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Dismantling social housing stigma

While the government’s efforts to address housing standards are a step in the right direction, real change must come from within the sector itself.

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2020 Spending Review - the role social housing can play in recovery

developments. Providing additional funding to strategic partnerships where needed to shift towards a higher proportion ... communities and enables social housing to deliver in partnership for recovery. Use the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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East Midlands regional meetings

East Midlands regional meetings East Midlands regional meetings East Midlands Leaders Forum This ... Theobald, Chief Executive, Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Upcoming Leaders Forums Thursday 5 December

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Sustainability and Quality of Homes Group

Sustainability Strategy Group Sustainability Strategy Group The role of the Sustainability and ... together key housing association groups and partnerships together Refining messaging to the sector and

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Homes England opens up Affordable Homes Programme funding for regeneration projects

For years the NHF has made the case that grant funding rules must be amended to allow housing associations to replace existing home. We are pleased that Homes England has listened to our calls.

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VAT grouping consultation – NHF response

HM Treasury issued a Call for Evidence last month in relation to VAT grouping. We have responded ... in the current legislation, including limited partnerships. Our response focuses on the aspect of compulsory

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The sector's history

The history of housing associations Housing associations have their roots in early philanthropy ... associations – such as Peabody, the Guinness Partnership and Octavia – were founded in this period. Housing

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Consumer regulation - Insights and learning from regulatory inspections

Member only Members only Following the introduction of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH)’s ... Director of Operations, The Havebury Housing Partnership Joanne Tilley, Executive Director – Corporate

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How can housing associations’ role as anchor institutions help prevent homelessness?

Neil Munslow, Housing Services Manager at Newcastle City Council, explains the key role that social landlords can play in preventing homelessness.

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Reducing ‘hidden’ homelessness – collaboration and innovation in Cornwall

Coastline Housing has partnered with Cornwall Council and other organisations to help homeless people in the county through an innovative outreach project.

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An update from the West Midlands Regional Committee (May 2019)

Bringing together leaders from housing associations across the West Midlands to help shape and deliver the NHF's work both nationally and in the region. 

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VAT Grouping – Call for Evidence

HM Treasury has released a Call for Evidence in relation to VAT grouping, and in particular the criteria relating to establishment, eligibility and registration. The NHF has responded to this on behalf of its members, with the help of tax advisers RSM, who explain the detail behind this consultation here.

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Tyne Housing

Westbridge mental health resettlement service Westbridge mental health resettlement service Westbridge ... ”   Many housing associations are working in partnership with healthcare providers and we believe that

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Introducing extra governance support for smaller housing associations

An important part of our enhanced offer for smaller housing associations, ensuring you get great value from your NHF membership.

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Themed weeks of action

Homes at the Heart weeks of action Homes at the Heart weeks of action Themed weeks of action Campaign ... also good for residents’ health and finances Partnership working to deliver greener homes 21 September

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Internal and external auditor list

Internal and external auditor list Internal and external auditor list Member only Members only ... Young MHA Internal KPMG SWAP (South West Audit Partnership) Mazars BDO RSM Beever and Struthers TIAA PwC

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Ending rough sleeping for good – what does the 2022 Rough Sleeping Strategy mean for housing associations?

Member only Members only On 3 September 2022, the government published its cross-departmental ... housing with support. The strategy also promotes partnership working between health, local authorities, housing

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Research report on how housing associations use the Housing First model and recommendations for delivery

This report explores how housing associations are using the Housing First model as ... short-term support funding, and the strength of partnership working (both internal and external). The participants

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NHF submissions to Labour's National Policy Forum Consultation 2020

Environment, energy and culture submission Member only Economic recovery and renewal after ... The fund should be designed and implemented in partnership with the sector.    Please login to access this

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Signed up to the Commitment to Refer

Ltd Leeds Jewish HA Ltd Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited LiveWest Homes Limited Livin Livv Housing ... Community Housing Group The Havebury Housing Partnership The Housing Plus Group Ltd The Pioneer Housing

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What speaking to recently homeless families made me realise about allocating homes

Research Lead at the NHF, Bekah Ryder, explores what talking to recently homeless families for the recently published 'Housing homeless families' taught her about the process of allocating homes. 

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Cost of living crisis or destitution?

Angela Lockwood, Chief Executive at North Star Housing, discusses what the cost of living crisis has meant in reality for families in their communities. 

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As the countdown to COP26 begins, where are housing associations on the journey to net zero?

With the eyes of the world on the UK, this is a unique opportunity for both the government and our sector to show real leadership.

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The West Yorkshire mayoral election is a golden opportunity to place housing at the heart of the debate

Over the coming months, my colleagues and I will be engaging with prospective candidates and all political parties as the countdown to polling day gathers pace.

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What we learnt from our coronavirus befriending service

This week (15-19 June) is Loneliness Awareness Week, and this year it seems particularly important to highlight the issue of loneliness as people in our communities continue to be isolated from friends and family.

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Comprehensive Spending Review 2020 submission

communities and enables social housing to deliver in partnership for recovery. Use the UK Shared Prosperity Fund ... vulnerable and disadvantaged households, in partnership with the social housing sector.               

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Engaging with residents to help shape Notting Hill Genesis’s sustainability strategy

the needs of individual communities To work in partnership with local organisations, including community ... commitment to engage with residents and build partnerships to deliver sector-wide change. Notting Hill

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How the government could use the Autumn Statement to help the UK reach net zero by 2050

We urge the government to use the Autumn Statement to reaffirm its commitment to the Social Housing Dedcarbonisation Fund by releasing the remainder of the fund.

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Reflecting diversity, enhancing community: the EDI journey at Manningham Housing Association

Hear from Manningham Chief Executive, Lee Bloomfield about their work on EDI and the numerous benefits it's brought to their organisation.

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How Housing First’s fidelity framework helps tackle homelessness

With the right help and support, people can leave homelessness behind for good. Emily Cole, Programme Lead at GM Housing First tells us how the fidelity framework helps achieve this.

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Could your organisation be doing more to end homelessness?

In September, the Kerslake Commission published their report 'A new way of working: ending rough sleeping together'. Ahead of World Homelessness Day, and in response to the report's findings, Vicki McDonald explores what more housing associations could do to prevent homelessness

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Westward Housing marks 16 Days of Activism against Gendered-Based Violence

To mark this year’s campaign against gendered-based violence learn how Westward housing will be raising awareness around domestic abuse. 

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Creating a baseline for equality, diversity and inclusion

Last year, the Greater Manchester Housing Providers published the DICE report – the result of research carried out by Irwell Valley Homes on behalf of the GMHP Diversity, Inclusion, Community Cohesion and Equalities (DICE) Group.

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What have we learnt from helping to house a refugee family?

‘If you can, why don’t you?’ This was the question we were asked when approached by the Birmingham District of the Methodist Church in Britain to house the only Syrian refuge family to have settled in Birmingham as part of the Community Sponsorship programme.

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Housing associations and local authorities working together to build more homes

With vital support from Cornwall Council, housing associations built a quarter of all new homes in the county last year.

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Commitment to Refer

signed to the Commitment to Refer Working in partnership with local authorities Review of Homelessness ... to Refer and homelessness prevention work in partnership with local authorities. We heard from members

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Our offer for housing association board members

members with fewer than 2,000 homes. Running in partnership with consultancy Campbell Tickell, it provides ... Alongside a group of board members, and in partnership with Altair, we've developed a series of resources

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Shared ownership

YouTube, outdoor advertising in key cities, and a partnership with The Guardian. Following this successful ... information about their services. Contact Jo Short, Partnerships & Marketing Director, to find out what they

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Supporting our members to deliver their social purpose

Supporting our members to deliver their social purpose Supporting our members to deliver their ... costs. Maximise opportunities for funding and partnership working, including on health and employment and

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How Greater Manchester Housing Providers are getting ready for a post-pandemic world

Yvonne Castle, Chief Executive of Johnnie Johnson Housing, explores why housing is at the heart of coronavirus recovery plans across Greater Manchester. 

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Raising funds during lockdown

Raising funds during lockdown Phil ... Day, Group Finance Director at The Guinness Partnership, writes about his experiences of approaching

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Our engagement with the new rough sleeping taskforce

We’ve written to Dame Louise Casey to outline how we can end homelessness for all.

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No return to rough sleeping – latest government developments

Given the growing need to move rough sleepers into permanent accommodation, we need clear guidance and funding to make sure there is no return to rough sleeping.

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Three quarters of housing associations already on journey to net zero

Almost three quarters (74%) of housing associations are already drawing up plans for how to make their homes 'net zero' by 2050, according to a new survey.

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Cost of living support announced

On Thursday, the government announced a £15bn package implementing a number of measures to provide support to millions of households across the UK struggling with the rising cost of living.

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Regulator of Social Housing report published on damp and mould

The Regulator of Social Housing report sets out how social landlords are approaching the tackling of damp and mould in their tenants’ homes and highlights features of the strongest and weakest approaches so landlords can learn lessons from others in the sector.

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Members guiding our work on quality and trust

Members guiding our work on quality and trust Members guiding our work on quality and trust ... Community Homes Catriona Simons, The Guinness Partnership Susie Thompson, Gentoo Group Ltd Matthew Walker

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NHF submits evidence to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into decarbonising home heating

In March, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a call for evidence for an inquiry ... 2050.  Any funding must be delivered through partnerships between housing associations, local authorities

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Research report: where are housing associations on the path to net zero?

Housing associations have a critical role to play in delivering the government’s ... associations cannot do this alone. This needs to be a partnership approach, working with residents, national government

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Our members

Cottage Society Limited Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association ... Centre The Guinness Partnership The Hallsands HS Ltd The Havebury Housing Partnership The Industrial Dwellings

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The Future Homes Standard – our consultation response

The government has started consulting on a new Future Homes Standard. Read our response ... guidance and support. A commitment to work in partnership with residents to recognise the impact of proposed

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Implementing a new Customer Communications Group at LiveWest

Communications Group has successfully worked in partnership and played an important role in improving our ... commitment. The group have successfully worked in partnership with us to ensure all customer-facing communications

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Pensions

change for pension schemes. The NHF is working in partnership with LCP, a market-leading pensions and benefits ... forward to working with them and forming a lasting partnership.   The key members of the LCP team who are working

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Chairs' Challenge: A vision for change

EDI Chairs' Challenge EDI Chairs' Challenge Member only Members only Member only Members ... to thrive. The below resources, developed in partnership with Altair, aim to support chairs to work with

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Housing associations helping to end homelessness

The coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated that we can act fast to address homelessness if there is a collective will and strong leadership from the government.

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A winter like no other – how we’re limiting the spread of coronavirus across our services

Claire Hardwick from Framework outlines how they are limiting the spread of coronavirus across their services.

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How not to be having the same conversations on race in 10 years’ time

There were so many interesting and important sessions at the National Housing Summit last week, but one that has particularly stayed with me was ‘Rethinking the sector’s approach to racial equality’.

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How we’re responding to increased demand for domestic abuse support and safe accommodation

How national housing associations delivering specialist supported housing services can help offer safe accommodation.

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Why we must speak out now to put #HomesAtTheHeart of the nation’s recovery

#HomesAtTheHeart is a national campaign and coalition calling for a once-in-a-generation investment in social housing and the people who live in it.

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Safe, secure and energy-efficient homes are the key to building sustainable communities

As a rural housing association based in the largest county in the country, supporting communities is a major part of our corporate strategy. We believe strong communities are mixed communities.

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How the NHF is developing its new business strategy

NHF Director of Finance and Business Services, Irfan Umarji, outlines his role in helping to produce our new five-year business strategy. He also explains how members can get involved by providing the feedback and insight that will help shape it.

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Reflect on our sector’s journey with our latest Impact Report

Simon Nunn, NHF Director of Member Services, looks back on how far we have come as a sector and what challenges the future may hold as the NHF continues work on its next business strategy.

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Government sends letter to local authorities in support for housing for veterans, domestic abuse survivors and young care leavers

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has sent a letter to local authorities setting out their support for Armed Forces communities, veterans, domestic abuse survivors and young care leavers. 

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How we’re working with DWP to manage the increased demands on Universal Credit

Residents need financial security in the longer term to manage ongoing rent payments. Alongside housing association federations across the UK, we’re working with DWP to help.

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Rural Housing 5-star plan

Rural Housing 5-star Plan Rural Housing 5-Star Plan The 5-star plan pledges The Rural ... homes and support communities. We’re working in partnership with housing associations and rural stakeholders

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HCLG Select Committee report supports NHF calls for building more social homes

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee recently published a report on building more social housing, which backs our calls for 90,000 new social homes a year.

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Lessons learned from the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme roundtables

We held two roundtable sessions with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Homelessness/Rough Sleeping team, for over 60 of our housing association members to feedback on their experience of bidding into the 2020/21 Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP).

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Views from our advisory group

Views from our advisory group Views from our advisory group Regulatory expectation in relation ... Phil Day, Group Finance Director, Guinness Partnership Matt Cooper, Tax and Treasury Director, Places

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New recommendations on the quality and regulation of social housing

Read our summary of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee report on social housing regulation.

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Utility Aid

Utility Aid Utility Aid Contact details Utility Aid is an energy broker specialising in ... matter. It is reassuring to have such a strong partnership with Utility Aid." Howard Vaughan, Finance Director

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NHF response to BEIS consultation on review of net zero policies

In September 2022, the BEIS Secretary of State commissioned a review of the net zero target. ... and construction outstripping inflation. In partnership with the government, the social housing sector

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Removing the invisibility of adult social care

The NHF submitted a response to the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee’s call for evidence ... marks a new starting point for discussion and partnership between all levels of government, the NHS and

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Is the government on track to meet its manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping by 2024?

Our submission to the APPG for Ending Homelessness Inquiry Summary The pandemic highlighted ... hailed as one of the most effective pieces of partnership working in this area. It is vital that we build

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The Social Housing Green Paper – our response

We’ve published our response, on behalf of the sector, along with a seven-point summary of our ... our response, and we will continue to work in partnership with the government and the regulator to bring

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Supported housing

Supported housing exists to ensure everyone in our communities can live their best life, whatever their circumstances, ideally within their own home.

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Climate and sustainability

Everything housing associations need to know about decarbonisation and sustainability in one place.

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Local rural communities show how to deliver affordable homes

Local communities are setting up community land trusts to acquire land and develop housing schemes that really meet local needs and fit in with the local environment.

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Coastline

Finding a home for people experiencing rough sleeping at Coastline Finding a home for people ... rough sleeping at Coastline Coastline works in partnership with Cornwall Council Housing Options and Adult

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Housing associations’ commitment to preventing homelessness through the Commitment to Refer

Signing up to the Commitment to Refer can ensure a homeless or vulnerable person is found a safe home this winter.

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Dispatches from the (party political) fringe

At the end of the political conference season, Jessica Levy reflects on what this means for the ... and opportunities for our members working in partnership with local authorities to build the homes we

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Why we still need Pride

For me, Pride represents people who are typically under-represented in different aspects of society and it stands-up for those who are all too often treated unfairly.

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How we can help residents around the country celebrate VE Day during lockdown

We've created activity packs for residents to help them to mark the occasion in their own way during lockdown

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Rural communities are vital – now more than ever

The response to coronavirus in rural communities has been exceptional, with residents coming together in unprecedented circumstances to help and protect each other.

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Our vision for diversity, equality and inclusion

Our vision for diversity, equality and inclusion Our vision for diversity, equality and ... Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief

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How should housing associations prepare for the general election?

For a long time, you couldn’t listen to the radio or turn on the television without hearing ... latest forum meeting, we discussed how we rely on partnerships with politicians in different ways, in making

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Making the case for a retrofit revolution – our recent political engagement

The Prime Minister has responded to our call for the government to draw up a coronavirus recovery plan that prioritised investment in green projects and green infrastructure.

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Kerslake Commission progress report published

The report assesses the impact of recent announcements and events on efforts to end rough sleeping.

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Independent panel on quality

Independent panel on quality in housing association homes Independent panel on quality in housing ... the root causes of the problem. The NHF, in partnership with the CIH and our members, will be bringing

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re working with our members, through national groups and networks, to drive a shift in culture in delivering inclusive workplaces.

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Regulatory expectation in relation to returns

Regulatory expectation in relation to returns Regulatory expectation in relation to returns ... wants to work in partnership with us – the essence of co-regulation. All partnerships need good relationship

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My Home Contents Insurance

details The National Housing Federation works in partnership with Thistle Tenant Risks, who provide My Home ... uk The National Housing Federation works in partnership with Thistle Insurance Services Ltd. Thistle

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Homelessness

Our sector has an ambition to help end homelessness. In this section, you can find out more about what we are doing to support this ambition.

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Thrive – HomePlan

with the Three Rivers District Community Safety Partnership to identify our most vulnerable residents, who ... looking at ways to improve this by working in partnership with our Compliance Team linking HomePlan with

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Sign up to SHARP and support anti-racism in social housing

To mark Black History Month, Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of NHF and Social Housing Anti-Racism Pledge ambassador explains the importance of housing associations adopting an anti-racist stan

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Voluntary income won’t plug the gaps, we need ringfenced funding to protect homelessness services

Chris Burgess, Head of Homelessness Services at Porchlight, explains what the future holds for their homelessness provision following Kent County Council's decision to decommission services across the county. 

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Knowing our Homes: Where are we now?

In this blog, Kevin Garvey, Head of Member Relations at the NHF, explains what progress has been made on the Knowing our Homes over the past year, and what’s next for the programme.

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The new government’s approach to tackling homelessness must reflect the diversity of England’s communities

By empowering communities to prioritise inclusion and tackle social problems together, we can ensure no one is homeless or left behind. 

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Aster Group/LGBTQ+ network

Aster Group/LGBTQ+ network Aster Group/LGBTQ+ network Aster Group / LGBTQ+ network What was ... Brazil established the Aster LGBTQ+ network. In partnership with the newly formed network, our organisation

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What will 2022 hold for our decarbonisation work?

As the energy crisis continues, our work on decarbonisation has a renewed sense of urgency, so it is worth recapping where we have come from and where it is going in the next few months.

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emh – our experience with MMC and Building Better

Time Wade, Development Director of emh, talks to us about MMC, Building Better, and their challenges and plans for the future.

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Why we stand with refugees this Refugee Week

Fuad Mahamed, Chief Executive Officer of ACH reflects on why we must continue to support refugees and provide opportunities for people to thrive in the UK.

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Celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

Boris Worrall, Chief Executive of Rooftop Housing and Chair of the National Advisory Panel on Gypsy Traveller Housing reviews the progress made in housing for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

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This Refugee Week we can all play our part and help those arriving in our communities to heal

Part of the trauma of a refugee experience is the loss of your home; part of the healing, therefore, must be securing a safe home in order to build a new life.

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Why certainty in housing investment is vital as we emerge from the coronavirus crisis

Investing in building new homes has a positive impact at a local, regional and national level, driving economic growth and supporting jobs - and with certainty over a longer term, we could be doing even more.

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As board members, your leadership will help our sector – and our country – thrive

We can’t claim to hold all the answers, but we do have an important role to play in building a fairer, more prosperous and sustainable economy and society.

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What do we know about “honour-based” violence?

One thing we know for sure about domestic abuse is that its impact is extremely harmful to a person’s physical, mental and social wellbeing. Its manifestation has multiple forms and for many South Asian women it presents as “honour-based” violence (HBV).

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A standard stock condition survey for all social housing landlords

We are pleased to be working with RICS to develop a standardised stock condition survey, to support a sector-wide approach to collecting information about the standard of social homes.

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We need a step-change in our approach to regeneration in this country

If the government is serious about repairing the fabric of Britain, then we need its housing strategy to include bold ambitions on regeneration.

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National Housing Federation launches shared ownership campaign

The National Housing Federation has launched a new national campaign to boost the public’s understanding of shared ownership on a scale that has never been done before.

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Social housing recognised in new Social Care White Paper

The NHF has welcomed the government’s launch of a wide ranging 10 year vision for Social Care, People at the Heart of Care.

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Roadmap to equality: an inclusive future

Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to housing associations’ work and to excellent governance. We’ve published a new set of resources to help our members take a lead on EDI work and deliver an inclusive future.

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Research on income collection: Housing association changes in response to Universal Credit

Executive summary This report sets out research undertaken by the National Housing Federation ... proposed changes to Universal Credit policy. Partnership working is key to working with Universal Credit

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Code of Governance: final consultation

Questions Next steps Update The National Housing Federation (NHF) Code of Governance has been ... through a collaborative drafting process in partnership with the sector and wider stakeholders. We have

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Our open letter to the Secretary of State of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Rt Hon. Angela Rayner MP Deputy Prime Minster and Secretary for State for Housing, Communities ... professionals we stand ready to work in close partnership with you to deliver the biggest boost to social

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Joint call for energy efficiency drive to tackle cost of living crisis

Together with Energy UK, the Local Government Association and the Federation of Master Builders, the National Housing Federation is calling on the government to continue to prioritise energy efficiency as a core solution to the cost of living crisis.

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Further considerations for housing associations on the Building Safety Levy

Further considerations for housing associations on the Building Safety Levy Further considerations ... ventures delivered through limited liability partnerships. RSM is a leading provider of audit, tax and

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Housing associations can underpin the next government’s warm homes ambitions

Ahead of July’s general election we’re calling on all political parties to commit to a renewed and bolstered Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

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Becoming confident in disability inclusion

For #PurpleTuesday2023, Hugo Drummond, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Eastlight Community Homes talks about their work to make disability inclusion an urgent priority.

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Changes to the scope of Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings

Changes to the scope of Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings Changes to the scope of Annual Tax ... charge on UK property owned by a company or by a partnership with at least one company member (subject to

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How housing associations can continue their work to become actively anti-racist

Khalid Mair introduces the Social Housing Anti-Racism Pledge which is due to be launched in early 2022.

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What will 2022 look like for social housing?

Our mission at the NHF is to understand and anticipate the critical issues affecting the social housing sector - here are some of the key issues on our radar.

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Harry’s Pledge – the commitment to carers one year on

One year on from the launch of Harry's Pledge, founder Julie Doyle reflects on the progress the sector has made for those who need care and those who provide it.

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Here’s what we need from the next Prime Minister to deliver decarbonisation in social housing

Both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have committed to reaching net zero by 2050 but are yet to provide further detail on these commitments.

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What did the 2022 party conferences tell us about where housing sits on the political agenda?

The NHF Public Affairs team had a busy and productive schedule at the Labour and Conservative Party conferences this year. Here’s what we observed from both conferences and what it means for the housing sector.

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Could furnished tenancies help tackle the cost of living crisis?

Claire Donovan, Head of Policy, Research and Campaigns at End Furniture Poverty explores what role furnished tenancies in social housing could play in helping to protect people from the cost of living crisis. 

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Who should be allocated social housing?

Neil Morland, Managing Director of Neil Morland & Co Housing Consultants, explores the allocations process and role that housing associations play in it. 

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How can housing associations create more inclusive workplaces and communities?

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector won’t be achieved by just a campaign or an initiative, it requires each of us to make fundamental and lasting changes.

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Catalyst / Cultural integration, engagement and wellbeing

Catalyst / Cultural integration, engagement and wellbeing Catalyst / Cultural integration, ... statutory bodies to deliver its work.  SDC works in partnership with local charities in order to expand their

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Learning about leadership during an unprecedented crisis

As we start to slowly move out of lockdown, at VIVID we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve learned about leadership

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Reflections on the Chancellor’s Budget 2018

This year’s Budget was not the quiet, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fiscal event that many anticipated. With Brexit on the horizon and significant uncertainty persisting, many were ready to forgive Philip Hammond if this Budget had passed relatively unnoticed.

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Board member in the spotlight: Danielle Oum

In our latest board member in the spotlight feature, Danielle Oum, Chair of whg, explains what makes a great housing association chair, and why we need to foster a stronger relationship between health and housing.

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Together with Tenants – getting ready for rollout

With the early adopter process drawing to a close this spring, we’re preparing to roll Together with Tenants out across the sector – and here’s how you can prepare.

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Together with Tenants: amplifying resident voice and influence at MSV

In this blog, Charlie Norman, Group Chief Executive at MSV, explains how MSV have been working to amplify resident voice and influence in their decision making.

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Empowering residents through community involvement with ForHousing

In this blog, Toria Buzza, Head of Communities and Tenant Involvement at ForHousing, reflects on their resident engagement work since adopting the Together with Tenants Charter.

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Why supported housing is vital to solving the NHS’ housing problem

In this blog, Harvey Crawford, Policy Manager at Rethink Mental Illness, reflects on the NHF’s recent report on hospital discharges and the need for more high-quality supported housing for those living with severe mental ill health.

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An update from the West Midlands Regional Committee (July 2019)

The West Midlands Regional Committee brings together leaders from housing associations across the region to help shape and deliver the Federation’s work both nationally and in the West Midlands region. Update from Boris Worrall, Group Chair.

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Secretary of State for Housing, Robert Jenrick MP, addresses the National Housing Summit 2021

Jenrick lays out the government’s key housing priorities and takes questions from across the housing sector

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Clarifying consent for the Commitment to Refer

We have updated the Commitment to Refer guidelines to clarify the process around consent.

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Meet the board member: Althea Efunshile

Althea, chair of the board at MTVH, talks about leading complex organisations and the joy of bringing together a diverse board.

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Our new decarbonisation project is already making an impact

We have been hard at work establishing the infrastructure for the project and want to update you on our work so far.

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The importance of diverse and representative boards at Ongo Homes

Karen Cowan, Head of Governance & Corporate at Ongo Homes reviews the importance of diverse and representative boards in social housing.

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VAT grouping consultation – no changes expected following sector response

VAT grouping consultation – no changes expected following sector response VAT grouping consultation ... in the current legislation, including limited partnerships. RSM and the NHF worked together to provide

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How are rural housing associations making a long-term commitment to their communities?

Today marks the start of Rural Housing Week, our annual campaign that celebrates the vital work that housing associations do in rural areas.

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Supporting sustainable tenancies and improving financial resilience for tenants

Research by Fair4All Finance found that social housing tenants were more likely to be at risk of using illegal moneylenders than any other housing tenure. Their Community Engagement Manager, Temi Odesanya, looks at how we can support the financial wellbeing of tenants.

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Why I’ve joined the Strategic Reference Group on Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse occurs in homes up and down the country - we need to ensure the social housing sector is part of the solution. I’m joining the conversation from a different angle: holding perpetrators to account and preventing harm.

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HR, legal and health and safety support for smaller housing associations

HR, legal and health and safety support for smaller housing associations HR, legal and health ... with fewer than 2,000 properties. Provided in partnership with Make UK, smaller housing associations can

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Black History Month interview with Cym D’Souza, Chief Executive of Arawak Walton Housing Association

For Black History Month 2021 we’re shining the spotlight on leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) figures in social housing. In this interview, we catch up with Cym D’Souza, Chief Executive of Arawak Walton Housing Association and Chair of BMENational.

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Putting Together with Tenants into practice during the coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus crisis has made a great many things harder (or even impossible), but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from the years working with our customers it’s that every challenge is also an opportunity.

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Will your organisation become a Together with Tenants adopter?

Last spring 130 housing associations agreed to act as Together with Tenants early adopters – testing a plan to strengthen the relationship between housing associations and residents.

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The role of housing providers in stimulating the economy, creating new jobs and improving wellbeing

Not only does construction of new homes create employment opportunities, but it has a wider economic impact across the supply chain that in turn stimulates growth.

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Join us in highlighting the benefits social housing brings to our country

Your social housing successes, and the joy and hope your social homes bring to your residents, needs to be at the centre of the next stage in our campaign.

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NHF publishes new report on ‘making every contact count’ with residents

New NHF report shows how social landlords are making the most of every engagement with their residents to drive positive change to the condition of their homes, services and health and wellbeing.

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More than homes: together we can raise £1 million for the Trussell Trust

Paul Dolan, Chief Executive at Accent Group, is looking for organisations from across the sector to support an initiative which aims to raise £1m for the Trussell Trust.

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Tackling social housing stigma – changing hearts and minds forever

In this blog, Nic Bliss, Campaign Director at Stop Social Housing Stigma, explains why the campaign began and how social landlords can work with residents to tackle social housing stigma and change hearts and minds forever.

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How are rural housing associations making a long-term commitment to their communities?

Rural Housing Week 2019, which runs from 1-5 July, is our annual celebration of housing associations’ vital role in rural communities.

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What does the new year bring for housing association board members?

What does the new year bring for housing association board members? What does the ... potential for housing associations, working in partnership with the government, local stakeholders and communities

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Political engagement update for board members – April to June 2019

We update on our latest political engagement activities, including discussions on building safety and our shared ownership campaign.

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Responding to coronavirus – views from the Finance Policy Advisory Group

In a collection of short articles, members of the Finance Policy Advisory Group (FPAG) have commented on the impact of coronavirus on the sector, in their own organisations, and across all regions of England. Nathan Mallows, Director of Finance & IT at Coastline Housing Group and Chair of FPAG, reflects on the past few months and outlines the content provided by the group.

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Towns Fund – details and guidance

The government announced the Towns Fund in September 2019, with a view to supporting places that have not always benefitted from economic growth in the same ways as more prosperous areas.

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What does the Levelling Up White Paper mean for housing associations?

The Levelling Up White Paper has now been published, find out what it means for housing associations.

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Housing Bonds Alliance (HBA)

Housing Bonds Alliance (HBA) The Housing Bond Company (HBC) Contact details Housing Bonds ... guidance, HBA has formed exclusive underwriting partnerships, allowing them to offer unrivalled and innovative

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Orlo

Orlo Orlo Contact details Orlo is a social media management and customer service platform ... Davies, Head of Revenue Operations and Strategic Partnerships, Orlo Call Jessica Email Jessica Find out more

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Building opportunity: how social housing can support skills, talent and workforce development

This report was produced by the Learning and Work Institute and the Institute for Employment, ... mainstream employment services; strengthen local partnerships and alignment with wider services like health

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COP26: a briefing for housing associations

What is COP26? COP26 is the 26th edition of the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, ... to bid directly into the fund as well as in partnership with local authorities. Download briefing as

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NHF partners

NHF partners NHF partners Work with us Preferred Suppliers Housemark LCP My Home Contents Insurance ... at preferential rates. We offer a range of partnership opportunities to organisations who want to work

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During a summer of instability, what progress has social housing made decarbonisation and net zero?

In amongst sudden and dramatic developments in Westminster and with COP27 underway in Egypt, we’ve continued our work with the sector and the government on decarbonising homes.

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Driving resident engagement at Salix Homes

Driving resident engagement at Salix Homes Driving resident engagement at Salix Homes What’s ... things right. Accountability – we will work in partnership with you so you can independently monitor us

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Driving racial equality at South Yorkshire Housing Association

Mulima Muyunda, Race and Diversity Lead at SYHA explores how the creation of a Race Action Plan is helping to drive measurable and tangible change for racial equality.

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This Earth Day, we examine the latest developments in climate policy and what it means for social housing

Policy Officer Rory Hughes summarises the recent developments for the UK and for housing associations in the field of sustainability and decarbonisation.

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English Housing Survey highlights warm homes challenge

This month, MHCLG published the Energy Report from the most recent English Housing Survey (EHS) of 2023 and gives us a detailed insight into the condition of the nation’s homes and our progress on fuel poverty and decarbonisation.

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Prima Group – The Big Door Knock

After the covid pandemic, several heart-breaking stories in the media and with the ... support that may be required. We also established partnerships with local community groups and services, including

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Autumn Budget and Spending Review submission 2024

Summary Housing associations are anchor institutions in their communities, with a track record ... for housing associations to meet alone. With a partnership approach between our sector and the government

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Net zero: what do the Party Manifestos mean for social housing decarbonisation?

Now we have all the election manifestos, we have our first preview into what the next five years could look like under a new government regarding social housing decarbonisation.

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Creating safe spaces for the young and homeless in the LGBTQ+ community

Find out how Centrepoint provides homeless young LGBTQ+ people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment.

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Looking at the retrofit projects underway thanks to the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting some of the residents who have benefitted from having their homes retrofitted using the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, and spoke to their landlords about the process.

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1 in 7 people in England directly hit by the housing crisis

1 in 7 people in England directly hit by the housing crisis Who to speak to Andrew Carruthers, ... earlier work commissioned by the Federation in partnership with Crisis. Figures from the Understanding Society

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The real ‘social housing waiting list’ is 500,000 more than official figures

The findings are published in their annual People in Housing Need report, the most comprehensive report to date on the state of the nation’s housing crisis.

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General election campaign impact

General election campaign impact General election campaign impact Political engagement In the ... team in East London. Love their approach to partnership with #localgov Thanks to @victor_dacunha & the

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A long-term plan for housing

The NHF has been calling for a long-term plan for housing that will end the housing crisis for good. We launched our campaign in June 2023, with the report, 'Why we need a long-term plan for housing'. Since then we've been campaigning alongside our members and housing bodies.

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Together with Tenants - updates and reflections

1. Progress with early adopters 2. Input from the Tenant Advisory Panel and Member Steering Group ... will come from housing associations working in partnership with residents to embed a culture across the

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Addressing inequality is the right thing to do – the impact of collecting equality, diversity and inclusion data

Victor da Cunha, Chief Executive of Curo reflects on the positive impact of the EDI data tool when it comes to addressing inequality in social housing.

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Four things I learnt at the National Housing Summit 2022

Policy Assistant Ewan Fulford reflects on key lessons from the National Housing Summit 2022.

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What did we learn from Climate and Sustainability in Housing 2022?

A round up of the key themes and messages from Climate Change and Sustainability in Housing 2022

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Ten top tips for securing planning permission

Ten top tips for securing planning permission The planning process can be difficult and ... authorities working together to build more homes. Why partnership working holds the key to solving the housing

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Better Social Housing Review

Better Social Housing Review Better Social Housing Review In June 2022 the National Housing ... developed to address this recommendation, in partnership with our members. Getting data collection right

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Member benefits

Member benefits Member benefits Making an Impact – a summary of our work 2022-2025 What’s ... and progress made on behalf of the sector, in partnership with members and through important collaborations

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Making tenants’ voices heard at Bernicia

Making tenants’ voices heard at Bernicia Making tenants’ voices heard at Bernicia What's ... recognises the interdependent nature of this partnership, rooted in trust, obligations, and responsibilities

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Building Information Modelling (BIM): what is it and how can it help housing associations?

Download the toolkit Join the Linkedin community Watch the launch event What is Building ... interested parties to join. BIM4HAs is working in partnership with the National Housing Federation and nima

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Social housing renewal: first steps for the new government

Housing associations are ready to work with the new government to deliver new homes, growth, ... commitment from the government would kickstart a partnership and could happen before a major fiscal event

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Tenant Advisory Panel

Together with tenants Together with tenants Victor Andrews, Chair Stephen Johnson, ... residents and housing associations working in partnership and in the development of the relationship, understanding

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Poor housing causing health problems for nearly a third of brits during lockdown

Nearly a third of adults in Britain have had mental or physical health problems because of the condition of, or lack of space in, their home during lockdown.

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Knowing our Homes

Knowing our Homes Knowing our Homes: improving information about social housing Through ... overview of Knowing our Homes.  Working in partnership Engagement with our members and other key stakeholders

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2024 election manifestos: party pledges on housing

Member only Members only Last week political parties launched their manifestos. Combined, ... development corporations will be created in partnership with the private sector and institutional investors

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Monitoring workforce diversity: what to ask and how to use the data you collect

What is the EDI data tool? How to use this resource Questions NHF resources Other resources ... collect this data Being married or in a civil partnership is a protected characteristic. Research published

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Code of conduct 2022

The NHF’s Code of Conduct sets out standards for housing associations that are members of the NHF.