Menopause Matters: supporting wellbeing, retaining talent and creating an inclusive workplace
9 July 2026 (Board members)
The 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.
Impact of Poverty in Social Housing
7 May 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.
Understanding ALMO regulation and assurance
2 April 2026 (Board Members)
In this session, we will discuss a current issue affecting providers. The specific topic will be announced closer to the date to ensure it is timely and relevant. Board members will gain insight into the issue, its impact on governance and regulatory frameworks, and practical strategies for managing risk and enhancing oversight.
Cyber Governance for Boards
26 March 2026 (Board members)
Cyber Governance for Boards.
Asset Management – Voids
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.
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.
2026 – The housing challenges ahead
8 January 2026 (Board Members)
This session brings together boards and senior governance members across England, Scotland, and Wales’ social housing providers to discuss the sector’s most pressing challenges as 2026 unfolds. We are entering one of the most demanding periods in over a decade, as regulatory expectations for compliance and oversight increase, while we continue to manage the long-term financial effects of inflation and interest rates, all amidst high public scrutiny, with the rollout of Awaab’s Law, intensifying regulatory inspections, and the 2026/27 Government spending plans, there is pressure to improve energy efficiency.
The Role of the Board in Strategic Decision Making
18 December 2025 (Board Members)
This webinar is designed for Board Members and Chairs of social housing providers across England, Scotland and Wales to help strengthen their understanding of what effective strategic oversight looks like and how their decisions play a role in shaping the long-term success, resilience and integrity of their organisations.
Chairs and Board members Round table
11 December 2025 (Board Members)
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
5 December 2025 (Board members)
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 (Board Members)
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.
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in Wales
6 November 2025 (Board Members)
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in Wales: Board Members, Executives, and Governance teams in the Welsh social housing sector. Improve your understanding of effective governance and ensure regulatory compliance in Wales. Explore the Welsh regulatory framework, learn about codes of governance and conduct, and discover strategies to implement best practices that foster a culture of good governance within your housing association.
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in England
16 October 2025 (Board Members)
Whether you are new to governance or looking to improve your knowledge, this session will dive into the essential principles of good governance and the latest changes in consumer standards specific to England. Explore the regulatory framework of the Regulator of Social Housing, the Code of Governance, and the Code of Conduct, all geared toward fostering strong governance practices in the English context.
Culture – What Is It? Why is it so Important and Often Difficult to ‘Get Right’? The Leadership Challenge for Board Members
16 June 2025 (Board Members)
“Peter Drucker once famously said “ Culture eats strategy for breakfast” meaning no matter how well designed and formulated your Corporate Strategy is, it will fall flat if your culture is not creating the condition where people can implement it.
What’s Keeping the Board Awake at Night? Board Debate
15 May 2025 (Board Members)
Housing providers are under the microscope like never before. From consumer regulation to building safety, meeting house building targets to balance sheet stretch the pressure on boards and their executive teams is mounting year on year.
Procurement – What do Board Members Need to Know, Including the New Procurement Act.
27 February 2025 (Board Members)
This session provides Board Members with a comprehensive understanding of the procurement landscape, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate key regulations, including the Treaty of Rome, EU Procurement Regulations, the Modern Slavery Act, and GDPR. We will also address proportionality, focusing on the challenges faced by smaller housing associations and ALMOs while acknowledging the different regulatory environments in England, Scotland, and Wales.
KIM (Knowledge and Information Management) from ombudsmen report
12 December 2024 (Board Members)
The complexities of the housing crisis require modern and agile services. Earlier this year, the Housing Ombudsman published a report outlining the importance of effective knowledge and information management (KIM) practices. The report presented 21 recommendations across five key service areas.
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in England, including changes in consumer standards
10 October 2024 (Board Members)
Whether you are new to governance or looking to improve your knowledge, this session will dive into the essential principles of good governance and the latest changes in consumer standards specific to England. Explore the regulatory framework of the Regulator of Social Housing, the Code of Governance, and the Code of Conduct, all geared toward fostering strong governance practices in the English context.
Introduction to Audit and Audit Committes
26 September 2024 (Board Members)
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.
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in Wales
12 September 2024 (Board Members)
Introduction to Governance & Regulation in Wales: Board Members, Executives, and Governance teams in the Welsh social housing sector. Improve your understanding of effective governance and ensure regulatory compliance in Wales. Explore the Welsh regulatory framework, learn about codes of governance and conduct, and discover strategies to implement best practices that foster a culture of good governance within your housing association.
Roles and Responsibilities of Effective Directors
Have you been appointed to a Board for the first time? We will unveil the fundamental roles and responsibilities that define effective directors and board members. This session aims to equip you with the essential knowledge of any new board member’s induction plan, providing a solid foundation for your journey ahead.
Health & Safety – What Board Members Need To Know
16 March 2023
The Sector Risk Profile puts H&S at the top of the agenda, where it should be. Is this reflected in your Board? Does your Board understand its responsibilities, how to get assurance from the Executives and how to lead from the top on this vital subject? If you or your Board are unsure on any of these areas then this course if for you.
Role and Responsibilities of Effective Directors
8 September 2022
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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Part Two
17 March 2022
In this second webinar we will examine the requirements of the PSED relevant to Housing Associations when carrying out functions of a public nature. Examples of actions that can be taken to fulfil PSED objectives will be given & discussed.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Part One
10 March 2022
This first one hour webinar will look at what is meant by the nine protected characteristics. Each characteristic will be examined in detail including where those characteristics may be treated differently from each other as well as each within the context of discrimination and harassment.
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.
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.