Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors/ NEDs POSTPONED
Date to be confirmed
(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.
Menopause
Date to be confirmed
(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.
Landlord H&S and Building Governance
Thursday 26 March 2026
(Board members)
Details to come
Asset Management – Voids
Thursday 19 March 2026
(Board members)
In this session as Board Members you will examine and understand what void performance really tells you and what information you should expect to see. We will emphasise the board’s role in overseeing void management as part of effective stock oversight and reflect on sector best practices.
Health & Safety and Building Safety – What a Board member needs to know
Thursday 5 March 2026
(Board members)
As a Board member, you play a key role in setting expectations, oversight and getting assurance on Health and Safety practices within your organisation. The regulators across England, Wales, and Scotland are clear: Boards are accountable for the health and safety of tenants through strong governance, effective internal controls, and informed board oversight.
Legal responsibility to prevent fraud for large social housing providers
Thursday 26 February 2026
(Board members)
This webinar session will examine the legal and regulatory framework for preventing fraud among social housing providers in England, Wales, and Scotland. Participants will leave with actionable takeaways, including practical steps and tools tailored for Boards, to ensure they can implement effective fraud prevention strategies.
Safeguarding in social housing
12 February 2026
(Board members)
This session will cover what Boards social housing providers need to know about domestic abuse and safeguarding, as well as how to protect those who live and work in your homes and communities. The benefits of identifying and addressing potential safeguarding issues include preventing harm to tenants.
Impact of poverty in social housing
5 February 2026
(Board members)
The cost of living crisis is reshaping the landscape of how social housing providers operate and further deepening the challenges of the communities we serve. This webinar will explore the hidden costs borne by both residents and housing associations, from operational pressures to staff wellbeing and community impact, and consider what effective strategic responses could look like in practice.