Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors/ NEDs POSTPONED
TBC
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.
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.
Menopause
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.
Legal responsibility to prevent fraud for large social housing providers
26 February 2026
Including an update on new legislation
Finance III – Financial statements and narrative reports
29 January 2026
Designed to solidify your understanding of registered provider financial statements and equip you with the skills to tackle the challenges of financial statements and narrative reporting in the constantly changing social housing sector. We will break down the core components of financial statements, explore narrative reports, including key areas like ESG and Value for Money.
Finance II – Budgeting and management information
22 January 2026
Explore the role of budgeting and management information in driving effective decision-making and ensuring robust financial stewardship within registered providers that support financial resilience if you are a Board Member looking to improve their governance and strategic financial oversight.
Finance I – The accounting building blocks
15 January 2026
This is the first of three sessions designed to simplify financial jargon and provide a comprehensive overview of key financial components, enabling Board Members to effectively align strategic goals with financial resources, which help you identify and address issues early on, build trust with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with the regulatory framework.
2026 – The housing challenges ahead
8 January 2026
This session brings together boards and senior governance members across England, Scotland, and Wales’ social housing providers to discuss the sector’s most pressing challenges as 2026 unfolds. We are entering one of the most demanding periods in over a decade, as regulatory expectations for compliance and oversight increase, while we continue to manage the long-term financial effects of inflation and interest rates, all amidst high public scrutiny, with the rollout of Awaab’s Law, intensifying regulatory inspections, and the 2026/27 Government spending plans, there is pressure to improve energy efficiency.
The Role of the Board in Strategic Decision Making
18 December 2025
This webinar is designed for Board Members and Chairs of social housing providers across England, Scotland and Wales to help strengthen thier understanding of what effective strategic oversight looks like and how their decisions play a role in shaping the long-term success, resilience and integrity of their organisations.
Chairs and Board members Round table
11 December 2026
This roundtable session on Awaab’s Law, the 2025 Budget, workforce competence and investment priorities across England, Scotland and Wales is for chairpersons and Board Members of UK social housing providers.