Board Review Essentials – what do you need to know before doing yours?
Date to be confirmed
(All Board Members)
Whether you are leading the review internally or leveraging external expertise, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate governance challenges and future-proof your organisation. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to understand the board’s governance practices, improve decision-making processes, and align your organisation’s path with its long-term goals.
Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors/ NEDs
(Board members)
Aimed at guiding both new and experienced Board Members through the key responsibilities that define their roles. It offers essential knowledge for new board members, making it an ideal resource for induction programs. The session also serves as a refresher for experienced members. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what it means to be an effective director or board member, particularly in the social housing sector in the UK. Key learning points include understanding the duties of directors and how they can contribute to organisational success.
Landlord H&S and Building Governance
Date to be confirmed
(Board members)
A core responsibility of a board is the health and safety of its tenants. Regulators expect clear oversight, strong governance, and timely action on safety risks. This session provides board members with practical insight into what good looks like across England, Wales, and Scotland, including the information you should expect to see, the signs to watch out for, and how to gain real assurance that residents and staff are kept safe.
Menopause
9 July 2026
(Board members)
The impact of menopause on individuals in the workplace, the role of nutrition and wellbeing in managing symptoms, and how Board-level awareness can shape more inclusive and supportive organisational cultures.
As the sector prioritises inclusion and retention, menopause awareness has become crucial to governance and leadership, building workplaces where nutrition, wellbeing, and Board-level awareness drive a positive culture.
Performance Management Data and Improvement
2 July 2026 (Board Members)
Performance Management Data. In this session we will consider what you should really be looking for when you are measuring performance and how you can drive effective business improvement within your organisation.
Whistleblowing
25 June 2026 (Board members)
Whistleblowing is now more than just an HR process for Boards and executives. We will also look at why a ‘speak-up culture’ is now closely tied to governance ratings, tenant satisfaction and regulatory assurance.
Stress Testing and How Boards Can Prepare for Risk Scenarios
18 June 2026 (Board Members)
Stress testing helps providers shift from compliance to proactive risk management. This webinar looks at how social housing providers can improve governance and resilience using stress-testing frameworks aligned with regulations in England, Scotland and Wales.
Tenant Engagement – Making it Meaningful
11 June 2026 (Board Members)
With the Regulator of Social Housing now operating a more assertive consumer regulatory control, landlords are being asked not only to listen to tenants but also to show, with evidence, how that listening has shaped decisions and improved services. Across England, Wales, and Scotland, the principles of tenants’ voice, accountability, and service quality remain central. In this session, we will explore how to embed transparency, responsiveness and trust in governance structures.
Recent Lessons From the Regulator and Complaints Ombudsman
4 June 2026
(All Board Members)
Drawing on key lessons from recent reports of the complaint ombudsman and regulatory judgement across the social housing sector can help Board Members understand and manage the changing landscape. While people often see oversight as fault-finding, understanding the board’s role and output can provide valuable insights by learning from recent findings.