Budgets and Management Accounts for Board Members
Upcoming | time to be confirmed | Board members
The strategic decisions made by the Board and executives of any registered providers have a significant impact on its direction. As such, they need to have a firm grasp of budgeting and management information to make well-informed decisions that support the organisation’s goals and financial stability. Having sound knowledge and skills in budgeting and management information is crucial for effective governance and strategic decision-making.
Introduction to Climate Change and Net Zero
Coming soon – dates to be confirmed
There has never been so much content, so many opinions and so much urgency around sustainability, the environment and net zero carbon. This introductory session will build a foundation of principles, language and ideas for the decarbonisation journey to net zero.
Introduction to Audit and audit committes and risk
13 February 2025 (Board Members): This webinar aims to help you understand audit functions and enhance governance. Participants will gain insights into the audit process, including internal and external audits, and learn about the roles of Audit Committees in governance and regulatory compliance, with expert input from an experienced Audit Committee Chair.
Health & Safety and building safety: What Board Members need to know
6 February 2025 (Board Members)
Discover your key responsibilities in health and safety, explore important social housing risks like fire safety, asbestos, and gas compliance, and learn practical strategies to foster a strong safety culture. Gain valuable insights on ensuring compliance, tracking performance, and driving effective oversight.
Advanced Effective Minute Taking
Starting 3 February 2025 – (Staff)
This training is specifically created for the social housing sector in the UK, to help you understand your responsibilities and the vital information needed in minuting. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to accurately take minutes and navigate challenges whatever the meeting.
Finance III – financial statements and narrative reports
30 January 2025 (Board Members)
Designed to improve your understanding of registered provider financial statements. Dive into the intricacies of financial reporting, including the Directors’ Report, narrative requirements, and detailed notes.
Finance II – budgeting and management information
23 January 2025 (Board Members)
Learn budgeting essentials, including business planning, management accounts, and data-driven decision-making within your housig association. Improve your ability to oversee financial performance and drive success.
Finance I – The accounting building blocks
16 January 2025 (Board Members)
Managing housing associations requires a solid grasp of financial accounts to align strategic goals with available resources. Board members often struggle with intricate financial reports, impacting decision-making and risk management. This session will help Boards align their objectives with financial resources, improving organisational performance and sustainability while fostering transparency and trust with residents, funders, and regulators.
Introduction to Practical Effective Minute Taking
13 January 2025 (Staff)
This training is specifically created for the social housing sector in the UK, to help you understand your responsibilities and the vital information needed in minuting. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to accurately take minutes and navigate challenges.
New Board and Customer Committee Members Training
Starting 13 January 2025 – (Board and Customer Committee members)
This training offers insights into social housing governance, giving you a thorough understanding of the sector’s history, goals, and current challenges. Attending this training will help you gain clarity on regulatory and compliance frameworks, including the requirements from social housing regulators, other relevant bodies and governance codes.
2025 – the challenges ahead In UK’s social housing
9 January 2025 (Board Members)
Housing associations face a challenging year marked by funding struggles, rising care sector demands, regulatory changes, and a volatile global environment due to Trump’s return to the White House, which may bring inflationary pressures from trade tariffs and unpredictable policies.
Balancing strategic and operational requirements in the Board member role
19 December 2024 (Board Members)
Our codes of governance require Boards to act in a strategic manner but our Regulators are expecting Boards to have more detailed operational knowledge. How do we get this balance right?