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
Details to come
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
The Role of the Board in Strategic Decision making
The Role of the Board in Strategic Decision Making
18 December 2025
The Role of the Board in Strategic Decision making
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.
Governance lessons from the post offices scandal
4 December 2025
Most of us have followed the scandal arising from the Horizon IT system which resulted in more than 900 sub-postmasters being wrongly convicted of fraud, theft and false accounting.
Data ethics when considering AI adoption
27 November 2025
As housing associations embrace artificial intelligence to enhance tenant services, streamline operations, and unlock new efficiencies, it is vital to pause and reflect on the ethical dimensions of this transformation. AI systems, while powerful, are not neutral. They inherit the biases of the data they are trained on and can inadvertently reinforce inequalities if not carefully governed.