Value For Money (VFM) Training For Board Members In Scotland & Wales
This session will look at how associations ensure they are meeting the demands for good practice and continuous improvement.
Value For Money (VFM) Training For Board Members In England
18 May
This 1.5 hour training will provide Board Members with an overview of the updated Standard, along with tips and suggestions of how to ensure compliance with the Standard, particularly in relation to the reporting on VFM within the financial statements.
Health & Safety – What Board Members Need To Know
10 February 2022
The Sector Risk Profile puts H&S at the top of the agenda, where it should be. Is this reflected in your Board? Does your Board understand its responsibilities, how to get assurance from the Executives and how to lead from the top on this vital subject? If you or your Board are unsure on any of these areas then this course if for you.
Introduction To Risk & Assurance
25 November 2021
A webinar for new board members providing an understanding and management of risk. This session will give Board members and officers a good grounding in how risks are assessed and risk mitigations developed, as well as how Board members gain assurance that risks are being managed and controls are being operated so that you know that your organisation is complying with all its Regulatory requirements.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 4 – Autumn 2021
Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Company Secretarial Training – Session 3 – Autumn 2021
Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Introduction To Audit & Audit Committees
18 November 2021
This webinar is aimed at new Board Members as part of their introduction programme, plus anyone looking to learn more about audit, including staff.
The session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. It also reviews the main role and responsibilities for the Audit Committee, how it fits within the governance framework and what its key outputs are.
Introduction To Sustainability
11 November 2021
This webinar is aimed at Board Members and Governance professionals to give them a foundational understanding of what sustainability is and how it aligns with the core purpose of the social housing sector.
Introduction To Development In Social Housing
4th November 2021
As a Board member what do you need to know about Development within social housing? What term and concepts should you understand and what are the risks you need to consider? This webinar will help you with the answers to these questions and many more. Suitable for all Board members who want to learn about Development, or need a refresher.
Introduction To Governance & Regulation In Wales
14th October 2021
This Webinar covers the basics of good governance including making reference to the Codes of Governance, Code of Conduct and the key principles around how Boards can lead a culture of Good Governance .This Webinar is essential for Board Members, Executive and Governance staff, particularly those new to the role or to the housing sector.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 2 – Autumn 2021
Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Introduction To Governance & Regulation In Scotland
7th October 2021
This Webinar covers the basics of good governance including making reference to the Code of Governance, Code of Conduct and the key principles around how Boards can lead a culture of Good Governance .This Webinar is essential for Board Members, Executive and Governance staff, particularly those new to the role or to the housing sector.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 1 – Autumn 2021
29 September 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Introduction To Governance & Regulation In England
30th September 2021
Come and find out the basics of good governance and the requirements of the Codes of Governance, Code of Conduct and the key principles around how Boards can lead a culture of Good Governance.
This Webinar is essential for Board Members, Executive and Governance staff, particularly those new to the role or to the housing sector.
The Role of The Board In Strategic Decision Making
23 September 2021
Come and find out about the Board’s strategic role in promoting the success of the organisation.
This webinar is useful for new Board members as part of their induction programme or for those Board members who want to refresh their knowledge.
Social Housing Past Present & Future – An Introduction To The Sector
16 September 2021
This webinar will give you an understanding of social housing. Its history and why things are done the way they are. A really good opener for new Board Members or people who are new to the sector. It will of course include acronyms and will direct you to the BDA’s glossary.
Governance Assistant Training (both with and without BDA Support Package)
Starting 13 September 2021 – Do you have (or are you) a governance officer/administrator who could do with help and support to learn more about the role and governance? Learn the skills you need to be the best governance officer you can be. This four month package includes a full day’s training, a suite of six recorded webinars to support your development, 121 mentoring from a member of the BDA and membership of our Governance Officer Go! Network – representing fantastic value for money!
Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors
9 September 2021
Have you been appointed to a Board for the first time? This webinar will set out the Role and Responsibilities of Effective Directors. Understanding this is an important part of a new board member’s induction Plan. This bite size learning will give members an excellent grounding in their new role. It’s a good refresher for more experienced members too.
Cyber Security & Information Security Toolkit – The Essential Guide For Board Members
15th July 2021 – This webinar will update you on the latest news and developments. It will also consider the lessons learned from recent high profile cyber breaches so we can apply them.
Introduction To Net Zero Carbon For Housing Association Boards
14 July 2021 – This training session seeks to build a foundation of principles, language and ideas for the decarbonisation journey to net zero carbon. The session introduces some of the language of climate change and decarbonisation and helps understand the differences between shorter term policy objectives around 2030 and the longer term net zero objectives towards 2050.
121 Company Secretarial Training – Reliance Social Housing
13 July 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Governance Support Officer Training (CHC) – Session 2 – Summer 2021
12 July 2021 – 5 July 2021 – By the end of this 5 hour (2 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation
Introduction To Supported Housing
8th July 2021 – This webinar will provide an overview of supported housing in England and how it is funded. We will also explore the variety of supported housing models, and look at how we can modernise the way in which these are run with new technology, and how to ensure we tackle social isolation in older people.
Introduction To Sustainability and Climate Change For Housing Association Boards
7 July 2021 – There has never been so much content, so many opinions and so much urgency around sustainability and the environment. This introductory training session provides some important anchor points to support the attendee in framing the sustainability challenge and to identify points of alignment between your organisational strategic objectives and sustainability goals.
Governance Support Officer Training (CHC) – Session 1 – Summer 2021
5 July 2021 – By the end of this 5 hour (2 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation
Introduction To Value for Money England
1st July 2021 – Providing insights gained from extensive involvement with VFM statements in English Registered Providers over the past few years and what lessons can be learnt by Scottish and Welsh RSLs from good and poor practice in England.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 3 – Summer 2021
30 June 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Introduction To Value for Money – Scotland & Wales
24th June 2021 – Providing insights gained from extensive involvement with VFM statements in English Registered Providers over the past few years and what lessons can be learned from good and poor practice.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 2 – Summer 2021
23 June 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
An Introduction To Financial Reporting For Housing Associations – Part 2
17 June 2021 – This session will build on the previous session on financial reporting by looking at the financial statements and what they can tell us. This session will also cover the narrative report and what that includes.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 1 – Summer 2021
16 June 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
An Introduction To Financial Reporting For Housing Associations – Part 1
26 May 2021 – This session will look at the building blocks to the financial statements and explain to board members the differences between financial and management accounts, assets and liabilities, income and expenditure. The session will explain some of the terminology used in finance and try to bring finance to life to aid board member’s understanding.
Effective Resident Engagement
20 May 2021 – The Charter for Social Housing Residents gave a clear signal around the importance of placing residents at the heart of landlord decision-making. In this session, Darren Hartley – TAROE Trust’s Chief Executive will discuss the key things that Governance and other staff need to consider to ensure that a strong resident focus can be maintained from the perspective of good governance.
Ombudsman complaints handling code
13 May 2021 – This webinar will look at the new complaint handling code set by the Housing Ombudsman in July 2020. Find out what residents rights are. How can residents access the complaints procedure? How to ensure a fair and resident focused complaints handling process. How to create a positive complain handling culture through continuous learning and improvement. Self Assessment and demonstration of this learning in annual reports.
How Can Boards Lead Organisational Culture
6 May 2021 – This webinar is aimed at boards who are looking to adopt the new NHF code of governance and have realised that the requirements around culture go far beyond what has been required in the past.
How will the Fire Safety Act 2021 impact Social Housing?
On Monday 26 April there was another cladding fire in a housing association block at Crystal Court in Thornton Heath, Croydon owned by Orbit Housing Association, fortunately no one was seriously injured but damage was caused to two flats. The week also brings news that the Fire Safety Bill has passed through the Houses of Commons and Lords without amendment and received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. It applies to England and Wales. Separate fire safety legislation is in place in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Make sure you are aware of your responsibilities under the Act. The new Act will • amend the Fire Safety Order 2005 to clarify that the responsible person or duty-holder (i.e. the landlord, owner, facilities manager, building manager, managing agent, risk assessor or anyone else with control of the premises) responsible for multi-occupied, residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire for: o the structure and external walls of the building, including ...
Salix Homes Recruiting Board Members
Salix Homes owns and manages around 7900 homes across Salford, Greater Manchester. Approximately one in ten people in the area live in one of our homes - so we are an integral part of the local community and ideally positioned to make a real difference to people’s lives. We work hard to understand the things that matter most to our customers and design our services around their needs. We’re rethinking housing to find new ways to deliver excellent customer services and innovative solutions to housing Looking forward, we continue to anticipate and adapt to a fast changing agenda, with an emphasis on quality, value for money services, safety of our homes, developing new homes and promoting Salix Homes as a great place to work. To support these ambitions, we now wish to appoint two new Board Members who are looking to invest their expertise and experience on behalf of others. As a Board member, you’ll play a part in scrutinising and developing our organisation’s ...
Company Secretarial Training – Session 4 – Spring 2021
6 May 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Social Housing and ALMOS
29 April 2021 – ALMOs (Arms Length Management Organisations) are companies set up by a local authority to manage and improve all or part of its housing stock. ALMOs can be beneficial where council’s do not have the knowledge, time or resources to manage their stock and where they receive the support of tenants.
Company Secretarial Training – Session 3 – Spring 2021
29 April 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Company Secretarial Training – Session 2 – Spring 2021
22 April 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Part 2 – The Board’s Role
25 March 2021 – Building on last weeks Webinar, part 2 builds upon the Board members understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Carol and Mark will cover the role of Board members in ensuring the organisation is compliant with the current law and regulatory standards.
Governance Support Officer Training – Session 2 – Spring 2021
22 March 2021 – By the end of this 5 hour (2 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation
Governance Support Officer Training – Session 1 – Spring 2021
15 March 2021 – By the end of this 5 hour (2 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation
Asset Management In Housing – Part 2
The second, more in-depth webinar about Asset Management in Social Housing. We will look at investment, compliance, risk, understanding longer term decision making, the balance of investment and development/regeneration.
Company Secretary Role – Session 2
2 March 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Asset Management In Housing – Part 1
This webinar is an introduction to asset management. It covers the main elements of asset management, the risks Boards should be aware of and the questions Boards should be asking to get assurance. There will be a brief overview of the operational aspects and a bit of myth busting, so its good for those Board members new to housing or just new to asset management.
Governance Assistants Training – Part 4
15 February 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation
Company Secretary Role – Session 1
9 February 2021 – Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association?
Governance Assistants Training – Part 3
8 February 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
Social Housing White Paper
In this webinar we will be exploring the new Social Housing White Paper and how the government aims to put tenants at the heart of social housing. What does this mean for your organisation? How can we strengthen relationships between ‘you’ the housing association and your residents?
Introduction to ESG Reporting
ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting has been very much in the news of late but what is it all about? This session will explain the basics of ESG reporting, why it is becoming increasingly important in the capital markets and what it means for registered providers when seeking capital. The session will also provide a brief overview of the various standards around ESG reporting that are starting to appear within the sector.
Governance Assistants Training – Part 2
25 January 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
The NHF Code of Governance 2020
22 January 2021 – The new NHF Code of Governance has been long awaited and seeks to reflect the key challenges facing today’s complex social housing organisations and the part Boards play in leading their organisations. This webinar will look at the 4 themes within the code and what they mean for you as Board members. We will also look at the implications for your organisation’s governance practice and how you can demonstrate compliance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Part 1 (Greatwell Homes)
the first part of training on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Greatwell Homes
Health & Safety Training (Greatwell Homes)
Board Member Training for Greatwell Homes
Governance Assistants Training – Part 1
18 January 2021 By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
Next four week course commencing
Procurement in Social Housing
Effective and robust procurement processes, and their subsequent application, are key to the success of your organisation. This webinar will explore the role of Board and Committee Members in setting standards and providing scrutiny of procurement activities. Covering key topics including: – Governance Frameworks. Purchase or Procure what’s the difference? The Procurement cycle. Responsibilities within the procurement cycle. Reporting, oversight & governance, Identification of common problems.
Brexit and Social Housing
With 35 days to go before the Brexit transition period what will be the effect of exiting without a free trade agreement? What will be the effect on our communities and housing? How will this be affected by the pandemic and the governments approach?
Introduction To Audit
This session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. The session will look at their key roles and responsibilities, especially the major differences between them. Delegates will learn how to get the most out of both functions and there will a general discussion at the end to take questions from delegates if they have any issues regarding their auditors.
Governance Assistants Training – Session 4
28 September 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
Governance Assistants Training – Session 3
21 September 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
Governance Assistants Training – Session 2
14 September 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
Governance Assistants Training – Session 1
7 September 2021 – By the end of this 8 hour (4 session) course you will understand more about why you do the things you are asked to do, know more about the environment you are working in (the regulator, companies house and charity commission) and will understand your place within the governance framework of your organisation.
Health & Safety – What a Board Member Needs To Know and Do (Sutton Housing)
Board Member training for Sutton Housing Association.
Health & Safety – What A Board Member Needs To Know & Do
This training was hosted by the BDA on 28 May 2020 for Board members from any housing association to sign up to.
What Is Treasury Management?
Treasury management is often an area that many board members see as a total mystery and full of jargon. This session is intended to dispel many of those myths and present treasury management in a simple format. It is ideal for all board members and officers new to treasury in housing associations.
Company Secretarial Training For Housing Associations
Whilst some associations are fortunate to have a qualified Chartered Governance professional dedicated to the role of Company Secretary, pressures on resourcing often make it necessary for smaller associations to combine the role with another Director. Often in these circumstances Directors receive little opportunity for specialised training in this area and instead learn on the job. Francis Bourke from South Devon Rural Housing Association (SDRHA) was recently appointed Company Secretary for his organisation. Although he had been involved in governance with the organisation, becoming the Company Secretary, he wanted to learn the specific responsibilities and contacted the Board Development Agency for assistance. We were able to design one-to-one company secretarial training specifically tailored for the housing sector and factoring in the exact governance arrangements at SDRHA. The training covered the full breadth of the role of a housing association company secretary an ...
Health and Safety – The Board’s Role (Islington & Shoreditch Housing Association)
Board Member training Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association.