GDPR – What You Need To Know
20 January 2022
GDPR hit the headlines in early 2018. This webinar will remind you what the GDPR is all about and update you on the changes since then.
2022 The Housing Challenge Ahead
6 January 2022
It’s been a difficult few years with a lot of challenges. What can we prepare for? What challenges are on the horizon?
Join this webinar to discuss what will the challenges be for the Housing Sector.
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 Governance & Regulation In England
30th September 2021
Come and find out the basics of good governance and the requirements of the Codes of Governance, Code of Conduct and the key principles around how Boards can lead a culture of Good Governance.
This Webinar is essential for Board Members, Executive and Governance staff, particularly those new to the role or to the housing sector.
The Role of The Board In Strategic Decision Making
23 September 2021
Come and find out about the Board’s strategic role in promoting the success of the organisation.
This webinar is useful for new Board members as part of their induction programme or for those Board members who want to refresh their knowledge.
Social Housing Past Present & Future – An Introduction To The Sector
16 September 2021
This webinar will give you an understanding of social housing. Its history and why things are done the way they are. A really good opener for new Board Members or people who are new to the sector. It will of course include acronyms and will direct you to the BDA’s glossary.
Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors
9 September 2021
Have you been appointed to a Board for the first time? This webinar will set out the Role and Responsibilities of Effective Directors. Understanding this is an important part of a new board member’s induction Plan. This bite size learning will give members an excellent grounding in their new role. It’s a good refresher for more experienced members too.
Cyber Security & Information Security Toolkit – The Essential Guide For Board Members
15th July 2021 – This webinar will update you on the latest news and developments. It will also consider the lessons learned from recent high profile cyber breaches so we can apply them.
Introduction To Value for Money – Scotland & Wales
24th June 2021 – Providing insights gained from extensive involvement with VFM statements in English Registered Providers over the past few years and what lessons can be learned from good and poor practice.
An Introduction To Financial Reporting For Housing Associations – Part 2
17 June 2021 – This session will build on the previous session on financial reporting by looking at the financial statements and what they can tell us. This session will also cover the narrative report and what that includes.
An Introduction To Financial Reporting For Housing Associations – Part 1
26 May 2021 – This session will look at the building blocks to the financial statements and explain to board members the differences between financial and management accounts, assets and liabilities, income and expenditure. The session will explain some of the terminology used in finance and try to bring finance to life to aid board member’s understanding.
Effective Resident Engagement
20 May 2021 – The Charter for Social Housing Residents gave a clear signal around the importance of placing residents at the heart of landlord decision-making. In this session, Darren Hartley – TAROE Trust’s Chief Executive will discuss the key things that Governance and other staff need to consider to ensure that a strong resident focus can be maintained from the perspective of good governance.
Ombudsman complaints handling code
13 May 2021 – This webinar will look at the new complaint handling code set by the Housing Ombudsman in July 2020. Find out what residents rights are. How can residents access the complaints procedure? How to ensure a fair and resident focused complaints handling process. How to create a positive complain handling culture through continuous learning and improvement. Self Assessment and demonstration of this learning in annual reports.
Social Housing and ALMOS
29 April 2021 – ALMOs (Arms Length Management Organisations) are companies set up by a local authority to manage and improve all or part of its housing stock. ALMOs can be beneficial where council’s do not have the knowledge, time or resources to manage their stock and where they receive the support of tenants.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Part 2 – The Board’s Role
25 March 2021 – Building on last weeks Webinar, part 2 builds upon the Board members understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Carol and Mark will cover the role of Board members in ensuring the organisation is compliant with the current law and regulatory standards.
Asset Management In Housing – Part 2
The second, more in-depth webinar about Asset Management in Social Housing. We will look at investment, compliance, risk, understanding longer term decision making, the balance of investment and development/regeneration.
Asset Management In Housing – Part 1
This webinar is an introduction to asset management. It covers the main elements of asset management, the risks Boards should be aware of and the questions Boards should be asking to get assurance. There will be a brief overview of the operational aspects and a bit of myth busting, so its good for those Board members new to housing or just new to asset management.
Social Housing White Paper
In this webinar we will be exploring the new Social Housing White Paper and how the government aims to put tenants at the heart of social housing. What does this mean for your organisation? How can we strengthen relationships between ‘you’ the housing association and your residents?
Introduction to ESG Reporting
ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting has been very much in the news of late but what is it all about? This session will explain the basics of ESG reporting, why it is becoming increasingly important in the capital markets and what it means for registered providers when seeking capital. The session will also provide a brief overview of the various standards around ESG reporting that are starting to appear within the sector.
The NHF Code of Governance 2020
22 January 2021 – The new NHF Code of Governance has been long awaited and seeks to reflect the key challenges facing today’s complex social housing organisations and the part Boards play in leading their organisations. This webinar will look at the 4 themes within the code and what they mean for you as Board members. We will also look at the implications for your organisation’s governance practice and how you can demonstrate compliance.
Procurement in Social Housing
Effective and robust procurement processes, and their subsequent application, are key to the success of your organisation. This webinar will explore the role of Board and Committee Members in setting standards and providing scrutiny of procurement activities. Covering key topics including: – Governance Frameworks. Purchase or Procure what’s the difference? The Procurement cycle. Responsibilities within the procurement cycle. Reporting, oversight & governance, Identification of common problems.
Brexit and Social Housing
With 35 days to go before the Brexit transition period what will be the effect of exiting without a free trade agreement? What will be the effect on our communities and housing? How will this be affected by the pandemic and the governments approach?
Introduction To Audit
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.
What Is Treasury Management?
Treasury management is often an area that many board members see as a total mystery and full of jargon. This session is intended to dispel many of those myths and present treasury management in a simple format. It is ideal for all board members and officers new to treasury in housing associations.