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We're a charitable funder with a vision for everyone in the UK to have access to a decent, affordable home. We're taking a systemic approach to make the housing system work for all, now and for generations to come. www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk
The Community‑Led Housing Alliance has published its first manifesto: Back Scotland’s Communities to Provide More Homes.
The new manifesto calls for long‑term backing so communities can keep creating the warm, affordable homes people need. Find out more in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/yejtpnxc
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Talking about Homes - Doing justice to stories" scheduled for Thursday 27th November, from 1-2 pm. Two individuals are seated on a bench, one holding a tablet. Logos for Nationwide Foundation, Frameworks UK and JRF are displayed at the bottom.
🚨 Last chance to register!
On Thursday, our Talking about Homes webinars with @frameworks.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social return, as we explore how to do justice to lived experience stories.
Sign up now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
Exciting opportunity: @rentersreformco.bsky.social are looking for a new Interim Director!
This role offers a unique chance to help drive lasting change and ensure renters’ voices are heard at the highest levels. Apply by 4 December👉https://rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/were-hiring-interim-director
Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.
The three stages are due to start with Stage 1 next May. Take a look at our reflections and thoughts on the timeline here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Another opportunity to join the Nationwide Foundation! We’re looking for a talented comms professional who can tell a compelling story of our work and impact across audiences, putting people and why homes matter at the heart.
Find out more and apply by 24 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
We’re hiring! 📢💼We're looking for a knowledgeable and professional individual to provide programme and grant management support for our Transforming the Private Rented Sector programme for 12 months (with potential for extension).
Find out more apply by 18 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
After more than a decade of campaigning, we are finally here. 🏠👏
Yesterday the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent – an incredible lesson in determination, resolute focus and resilience against the choppy seas of political change. Read our thoughts: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
We're backing @thetcpa.bsky.social's call to strengthen the Planning and Infrastructure Bill so every home supports our health and wellbeing.
Peers vote next week and urgent change is needed. Find out more about the proposed amendments and how you can help: www.tcpa.org.uk/healthy-home...
As the founding funder of the @rentersreformco.bsky.social, we're immensely proud of our role in delivering this, and are hugely grateful to the work of all coalition members, who've never given up.
We're working for a private rented sector that works for everyone - look out for more from us soon!
The day has finally come - the Renters' Rights Bill has been approved by the House of Commons! This isn't a small achievement, it's a result of years of campaigning and fighting on behalf of the 4.6 million private renting households in England. 1/2
This party conference season, our team travelled across the UK, listening to powerful speakers & bold ideas on housing.
✏️Our latest blog includes our reflections from the conferences and why we believe a ‘Homes for All’ approach is so important. Read now: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/party-confer...
Two great sessions at the Labour conference today.
Baroness @sharonstevenage.bsky.social talking about the power new towns have for communities - including her own experience growing up in one!
Antonia Bance MP and @sheltercharity.bsky.social on the need for a new generation of social rent homes.
We're here at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference this week - make sure to get in touch to chat housing 👋
This morning, we attended @labourtogether.bsky.social's event 'Unlocking the Economic Power of Social Housing'. This evening we'll be hosting our own event on the role of SMEs. Details below 👇
Image includes all of the information about the event: From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes Speakers: Florence Eshalomi, Tom Copley, @Ben Cooper, @Richard Kennedy and @Kate Markey Monday, 29 September 4.15pm The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool It also says at the top 'Join us at the labour party conference.' Images of each speaker are next to their name
If you’re attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference make sure to drop in to our panel discussion with @thefabians.bsky.social:
From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes. Details below👇
Drop us ✉️if you'd like to talk housing at the conference!
If you enjoyed the session & would like to discuss any of the topics further, then just drop us a message📨enquiries@nationwidefoundation.org.uk
Up next: our event with @thefabians.bsky.social at this weekend's @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference featuring @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social & others.
Four people - three men and a woman - stand at the front of a room behind some chairs. They are all smiling at the camera. Behind them a screen reads ' Unlocking the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis.'
Four people present behind a desk at the front of a room. The photo is taken from the back with a full audience in front of the speakers. One speaker in a shirt and tie is stood up to present
A big thanks to all who joined our event at the @libdems.org.uk conference, especially our speakers Alison Ward, @tweeteco.bsky.social,
@gideonamos.bsky.social, @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social
We had a thoughtful discussion together, exploring exciting possibilities & most importantly, solutions!
We're here at the @libdems.org.uk party conference to listen and chat on all things housing!
👋if you're attending and make sure to drop into our event this evening to find out more about the role of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis: 6.15pm, Durley Suite 📍⏰
We're proud funders of the Community-Led Housing (CLH) Alliance 🏘️
CLH is not just a way to build more affordable homes, but to create "thriving & resilient neighbourhoods" where those living there are empowered to shape their living environment. Thanks to @soscommhousing.bsky.social for their work!
We’ll also be at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social & @conservatives.bsky.social conferences:
🔴Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5m new homes
🗓️ 29/09 4.15pm, The Bluecoat, School Lane
🔵Connecting to deliver decent & affordable homes
🗓️05/10 6pm, Lancaster Suite, Midland Hotel
✉️ for more info!
📢Heading to the @libdems.org.uk party conference? Make sure to attend our event next Monday!
Our guests, including @tweeteco.bsky.social @gideonamos.bsky.social @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social will be discussing the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis.
Attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social party conference at the end of the month?
Don't miss our event, chaired by @thefabians.bsky.social:
🗓️Date: Monday, 29 September
⏰Time: 4.15pm
📍Location: Bluecoat, Liverpool
Find the dates of our events at all the major conferences: bsky.app/profile/nati...
🔵Conservative: 'Connecting to deliver decent and affordable homes' - 5/10, 6pm, Lancaster Suite, Midland Hotel (Please RSVP)
If you can’t make any of our events, but are attending the conferences, please reach out to us to grab a coffee and talk housing: enquiries@nationwidefoundation.org.uk
🟡 Lib Dem: 'Unlocking the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis ' - 22/09, 6.15pm, Durley Suite, BIC
🔴 Labour: ‘From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes’, with @thefabians.bsky.social - 29/09, 4.15pm, The Bluecoat
We’ll be attending several of this year's party conferences to bring stakeholders together to discuss solutions to the housing crisis.
We’re also hosting events at the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat conferences. If you or any of your team are attending, please do join us: 1/3
These insights will help us build a private rented sector that works for everyone. To find out more and be kept up to date with the project, visit our website and sign up to our newsletter: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/introducing-...
3. Build to rent – by @housingevidence.bsky.social, exploring this growing part of the PRS, and seeing how far it has the potential to deliver the genuinely affordable and high-quality homes that renters need.
2. The mediated market – by @socialfinance.bsky.social and @cresr-shu.bsky.social, unpicking the part of the PRS that provides homes for people in temporary accommodation, supported accommodation, and those seeking asylum, leaving prison, or fleeing domestic abuse.
1. Letting agents – led by @demos-uk.bsky.social, exploring the challenges faced by agents themselves, by the landlords who use an agent and by tenants when interacting with agents. Take a look at their recent blog on this research here: demos.co.uk/blogs/could-...
We’ve launched our brand new Private Renting Knowledge Hub, building long-term, system-wide change for the private rented sector. We’ll intially be focusing on three less-understood areas... (1/4)