Chairs and Board Member Round Table
7 November 2024
This webinar will explore the Labour Party’s policy direction, its implications for registered providers, and potential funding support from the new Chancellor. designed for Chairs and Board Members of UK housing associations who will benefit from engaging with peers and sharing insights on navigating the current housing landscape.
Introduction to Audit and Audit Committes
Audit Committees have become a key element of Board governance within the sector, providing vital assurance to the Board. The basic assurance role of Audit Committees has expanded as activities have become more complex and the importance of technology in delivering services has increased.
Fraud; What does a Board Member need to know about preventing fraud?
Fraud; What does a Board Member need to know about preventing fraud?
In this session, we’ll delve into the legislative landscape, focusing on pivotal measures like the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 shed light on the different fraud risks that registered providers face and offer strategic insights into the actions Boards can take to fortify their defences against fraudulent activities.
Finance III – financial statements and narrative reports
2 February 2023
This session will build on the previous session on Housing Association accounts by exploring the detail of the accounts, including the Directors’ Report and the notes to the accounts.
Finance II – budgeting and management information
26 January 2023
This session will consider the use and value of budgeting within registered providers. Looking at the business planning and budgeting process and maximising the use of data.
Finance I – the accounting building blocks
19 January 2023
In this session we will identify and explain the key financial elements of housing association accounts and will also review some of the terminology used in finance to help aid Board members understanding.
Principles of Effective Consultation
9 December 2021
What are the effective methods of consultation? Delivering outcomes is a significant challenge to social housing organisations and these are also scrutinised more closely than ever before.
Introduction To Audit & Audit Committees
18 November 2021
This webinar is aimed at new Board Members as part of their introduction programme, plus anyone looking to learn more about audit, including staff.
The session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. It also reviews the main role and responsibilities for the Audit Committee, how it fits within the governance framework and what its key outputs are.
Introduction To Audit
10 December 2020
This session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. The session will look at their key roles and responsibilities, especially the major differences between them. Delegates will learn how to get the most out of both functions and there will a general discussion at the end to take questions from delegates if they have any issues regarding their auditors.