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.
Healthy homes session
Thursday 22 October 2026 (Board Members)
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Chairs and Board members Round table
Thursday 15 October 2026
Session detail TBC
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in England
Thursday 8 October 2026 (Board Members)
Session detail TBC
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in Scotland
Thursday 1 October 2026 (Board Members)
Session detail TBC
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in Wales
24 September 2026 (Board Members)
Session detail TBC
Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors and NEDs
17 September 2026 (Board Members)
Session detail TBC
Social Housing Past Present & Future – An Introduction to the sector 2026- 7
10 September 2026 (Board Members)
Session detail TBC
Menopause Matters: supporting wellbeing, retaining talent and creating an inclusive workplace
9 July 2026
(Board members)
he benefit of effective menopause policies and awareness helps providers meet their legal obligations, reduce stigma, improve staff wellbeing and retain experienced employees who may otherwise leave the workforce due to unmanaged symptoms. Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, from April 2026 employers with 250 or more employees have been encouraged to publish voluntary Equality Action Plans, including actions to support employees experiencing menopause; this requirement is due to become mandatory from 2027.
Are We Measuring What Matters? A board’s guide to meaningful performance oversight
2 July 2026 (Board Members)
Are you measuring what matters, asking the right questions and using performance information effectively? This session will help Boards and Executive teams move beyond compliance reporting to develop a more strategic approach to performance management, using data and insight to improve accountability, support better decision-making and drive organisational improvement.
Whistleblowing, Transparency and Trust: what every board needs to know
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.