Governance among for-profit housing providers often fails when boards focus only on compliance instead of strategy, accountability and stakeholder trust. This guide explains common board weaknesses and how the BPF Code of Governance improves decision-making, strengthens oversight, and aligns commercial performance with social impact.
Flooding is becoming a major concern for social housing providers throughout the UK; this is not only due to the immediate damage to properties and the long-term operational disruptions it can cause. Among the different types of flooding, surface flooding (also known as surface water flooding) occurs when heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems.
Investment in energy-efficient building designs, renewable energy sources, and carbon offsetting measures can help housing associations in working towards Net Zero emissions.
As board members responsible for overseeing housing associations, you must understand the regulations associated with the Building Safety Act, the historical contexts of fire and building safety, as well as the responsibilities of social housing landlords.
Discover the profound impact of trauma-informed practices in social housing and how they empower individuals to overcome adversity. Learn how housing associations can become beacons of support, fostering resilience and well-being in the face of complex trauma.
From April 2023, in addition to measuring the general satisfaction of their tenants, providers are now required to collect a wider range of satisfaction data, then submit it to regulators so that they can assess their performance in comparison to the standards
How can governance help the Boards address issues and make strategic decisions that benefit both the provider and tenants? We recently discussed the inclusion of cross-cutting areas such as EDI and safeguarding were covered by Board’s with members of our National Association of Governance Officers (NAGO). We also discussed how organisations can show regulators that […]
