Women in Social Housing (WISH)

🎉 🎉 🎉 Happy International Women's Day from all of us here at WISH!🎉 🎉 🎉

At a time when the world can feel uncertain and divided, days like today remind us of the power of solidarity and lifting one another up.✨

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenSupportingWomen #WISH

A lack of female visibility in my early career fuelled my determination to create space for women in the industry For International Women’s Day 2026, Titi Ogunwuyi, head of affordable housing development valuation at JLL, reflects on purpose-led working shaped her career.

Thank you so much Titi Ogunwuyi for the mention in your latest piece for Inside Housing today!

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#femalerepresentation #careerdevelopment #housing

If you are in North Wales this March, why not come along and join us for our annual International Women’s Day event on 6th?

Date: Friday 6th March 2026
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: ClwydAlyn, 72 Ffordd William Morgan, LL17 0JD
Cost: FREE for WISH North Wales & Corporate Plus members!

Our inner voices can be our biggest cheerleaders. However, for many women, the negative inner voice plays havoc with their confidence - preventing them from speaking up, stepping forward or taking action.

To find out more:
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If you're in the East of England and have not yet booked onto this inspiring event, there are still a few spaces left!

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#IWD2026 #celebrate #women #housing #WomenInSocialHousing

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (MARCH 8) 2026 👐 💜

Still time to book onto this popular event with Women In Social Housing (WISH) North East - This event is always popular, so make sure you book quickly to avoid disappointment!

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#networking #event #IWD2026 #celebrate #givetogain

Join us for The Procurement Act - What’s Changed and Why It Matters, with afternoon tea included! ☕️🍰

Book now to secure your place! www.wishnetwork.org/events/south...

#procurementact #networking #event #socialhousing #womeninsocialhousing #southeast

WISH Webinar FREE for Members: How to Manage Staff with Confidence (Hayley) This one-hour webinar is designed for managers who are great at their technical role but feel less confident when it comes to managing people.

You are invited to our lunchtime leadership interactive session, How to Manage Staff with Confidence, with Hayley Gillard.

Book now to ensure you don’t miss out on this extremely popular interactive webinar!

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#webinar #coaching #management #networking #WISH

WISH South West Event: International Women's Day 2026, Advice To Your Younger Self! Join us for an empowering and inspirational evening celebrating Insternational Women's Day 2026

Join WISH South West for an empowering and inspirational eveningin celebration of #IWD2026

🥂Prosecco, soft drinks and nibbles provided.

Only 50 tickets available, so make sure you book ahead! www.wishnetwork.org/events/south...

#networking #event #WISH #SouthWest #socialhousing

WISH North East aresupporting Feeding Families (UK), reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to building community connections.
This event is always popular, so make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment!
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#networking #event #IWD2026 #celebrate #givetogain

WISH North East are supporting Feeding Families for this year's #IWD2026 celebrations!

This event is always popular, so make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment!

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Our sponsors: Alscient, Salesforce and North Star Housing Group

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Join the WISH East event. They would love for you to join them in celebrating!

Wednesday 4th March 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
J Doe & Co, Norwich NR2 4AL
Free for WISH East & Corporate Plus members

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WISH Yorkshire & Humberside Event: Celebrating #IWD2026 Join us in celebrating International Women's Day 2026 and the relaunch of the Women In Social Housing Yorkshire and Humberside board!

You are warmly invited to join a networking lunch with WISH Yorkshire & Humberside as they celebrate #IWD2026 in style.

Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Time: 12-2pm
Place: Vico Homes, WF10 5HX
Cost: FREE for WISH Members (£45+vat for non-members)

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Join our "Confident Conversations" workshop to learn simple tools to boost your confidence and navigate conversations with ease - whether with your line manager, your team or even with yourself.

12th February
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
FREE for WISH members

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We're delighted to be supporting the force to be reckoned with that is Melissa Woodall, who has just released her first episode in her new blog series, 'Leadership Lessons From the Cot'.

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#leadership #motherhood #womeninsocialhousing #blog

Women In Social Housing (WISH) South East’s first event of 2026 is taking place at Moat Homes Offices, Dartford!

Date: Thursday 12thFebruary 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Place: Moat Homes
Cost: FREE for WISH members £45.00 + VAT for non-members

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🌟Join WISH Scotland for their in-person event 'Female Leaders of Social Housing' to celebrate International Women's Day 2026

Date: Thursday 19th March 2026
Time: 1:00 - 4:30pm
Venue: Trust Housing Association

Spaces for this event are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment: lnkd.in/eBzsi4yd

Dear Network,

If you haven't yet completed our latest Annual Survey, there is still time⏰

We'd really appreciate your feedback! 💜

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⏰ CLOSING DATE: 1/2/26⏰

💜 Thanks, and best wishes from all of us at WISH 💜

#Feedback #AnnualSurvey #WISH #WomenInSocialHousing #SupportingWomen

WISH Annual Survey 2025 To help us continue this work, we’d love to hear your thoughts on WISH and the work we do.

To help us continue our work, we’d love to hear your thoughts on WISH and the work we do.

Thank you, and best wishes for 2026 from all of us at WISH💜

Please complete the survey by clicking the button below or via this link:
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⏰ CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 31 JANUARY ⏰

WISH is delighted to welcome Remington Hall as a new sponsor!

Read the press release: www.wishnetwork.org/news/wish-na...

#sponsorship #genderequality #collaboration #socialhousing #investigativeservices

👀Looking to start your year with some self-improvement, more confidence and greater wellbeing?

Thursday 29thJanuary 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Click on the link for further details and book your place – but hurry, spaces are going fast! lnkd.in/eeSJ5giU

WISH South West Event: Awaab's Law and Innovations for Safer Housing Join us for an in-person panel discussion on Awaab's Law, on Thursday 29 January 2026 from 9am at Clarke Willmott's central Bristol offices.

Join WISH South West for an in-person panel discussion on Awaab's Law.

29th January 2026
9am-11am
Clarke Willmott Willmott's central Bristol offices

At this event you will have a chance to network with peers from the housing industry over a light breakfast.

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WISH NORTH WALES: Ready to make 2026 your year? Let’s power up your LinkedIn presence! The new year is here, and it’s time for a professional refresh. We know the incredible, life-changing work happening across our sector, but is your digital profile truly reflecting that impact?

Join Nicola Griffiths MCIPR, one of WISH North Wales’ board members, for a high-impact webinar where we'll unpack the ultimate strategy for maximising your professional visibility.

Time: 12.00-12.45
Date: Thursday 29th January 2026
Place: Online (Via Zoom)

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E4 S4 of If I Had One Wish podcast, Crystal Hicks & Jen Radcliffe chat with Laura Wood of Invisible Creations.

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🎄WISH Winter Newsletter 2025🎄A Season of Gratitude A very warm, cosy welcome to the WISH Winter newsletter! This edition we’ve been reflecting on our experiences of gratitude throughout the year. Our amazing network of leaders, volunteers and partners have also been sharing their stories.

🌟Welcome to the WISH Winter 2025 Newsletter!🌟

This edition we’ve been reflecting on our experiences of gratitude throughout the year.💜

🎄Merry WISHmas & a Happy New Year!🎄

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#MerryWISHmas #winternewsletter #socialhousing #womeninsocialhousing #WISH #gratitude

🎙️ In S4 E3 #IfIHadOneWISH podcast, Crystal chats with Tracey Downey, CEO of Women's Pioneer Housing

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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Vikki Kirkwood as Chair for Women in WISH South West!

To discuss Board membership or partnership opportunities with WISH South West, email vikki.kirkwood@wishnetwork.org

#networking #celebrate #WISH #WISHSouthWest #socialhousing #changemakers

E2 S4 of If I Had One WISH Podcast, Crystal Hicks chats with Hannah Underwood, founder of How Might We and vice chair of the Virgin Money Foundation👇

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🎧The If I Had One Wish podcast is back!

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WISH Midlands Event: WISHmas Celebration Join WISH MIdlands for festive networking drinks and a charity quiz!

You are cordially invited to join WISH Midlands for our annual festive networking drinks and a charity quiz

Wednesday 10th December
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Floor 22, Alpha Tower, Birmingham. B1 1TT
Free for WISH Midlands & Corporate Plus (£45.00 +vat for non-members)

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