Company Structures and Subsidiaries in Social Housing
9 February 2023
In this webinar, we will look at group structures and what kinds of groups there are in social housing.
2023 – The Housing Challenge Ahead
12 January 2023
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.
Resident’s Scrutiny
23 March 2022
Exploring how Resident Scrutiny can be used to empower and engage residents.
A Board members view of an IDA
3 March 2022
This session will cover the background to the In Depth Assessment process.
Introduction To Development In Social Housing
4th November 2021
As a Board member what do you need to know about Development within social housing? What term and concepts should you understand and what are the risks you need to consider? This webinar will help you with the answers to these questions and many more. Suitable for all Board members who want to learn about Development, or need a refresher.
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.
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.
Procurement in Social Housing
17 January 2021
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
21 December 2020
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?