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
This educational webinar designed to improve your understanding of housing association accounts. We will delve into the nuances of financial statements, Directors’ Reports, and accompanying notes to equip you with the knowledge and abilities you need to navigate the world of financial statements and narrative reporting in the dynamic social housing sector.
Finance II – budgeting and management information
Any housing association Executives and board members set the direction for its success, so understanding management and budgetary data is essential to making well-informed decisions, staying on track with goals, and maintaining financial stability. This training encourages board member accountability, stakeholder trust, and effective governance. with insights into understanding resource allocation and strategic decision-making to address different community needs.
Trauma Informed Leadership
Learn about the significant effects of trauma on people working in the social housing industry as well as the advantages of trauma-informed leadership for workplace morale, employee culture, and the welfare of those the organisation does.
Learning from the regulator
Lessons we can learn from the regulators and where to find them. Reports produced by the Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing not only highlight where providers are going wrong but provide help and advice to other providers so that they don’t make the same mistakes.
The current environment in Housing – Things Can Only Get Better?
As of September 2023, the new inflation rate will have been published, dictating the rents that housing associations in UK can charge in the upcoming year, unless the government chooses to impose a rent cap! Alongside increased prices, working towards net zero and the need to develop new housing – what will your organisation do?
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.
Introduction to Housing Association Accounts Part II
26 May
A follow up session from Part I, exploring the details of the accounts including Directors’ report.
Introduction to Housing Association Accounts Part I
19 May
An introduction to Housing Association accounts.
Introduction to Value for Money (England RP’s)
Value for Money training for all Board Members, is your organisation meeting the requirements of the Standard and Code of Practice? Presented by Bill Gill
A Board members view of an IDA
3 March 2022
This session will cover the background to the In Depth Assessment process.
Budgeting & Management Information
27 January 2022
This session will look at the key aspects of financial budgets and the role of the board in monitoring the financial information that us presented to them regularly.
Introduction To Risk & Assurance
25 November 2021
A webinar for new board members providing an understanding and management of risk. This session will give Board members and officers a good grounding in how risks are assessed and risk mitigations developed, as well as how Board members gain assurance that risks are being managed and controls are being operated so that you know that your organisation is complying with all its Regulatory requirements.
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.