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Governance

Governance is the framework at the heart of a successful housing association. It sets standards of leadership and control and helps the board to define values by which the organisation will operate.

The NHF has a wide variety of governance resources to support different areas of a housing association governance. Our code of governance is adopted by many members and we support this with additional resources covering a broad range of specific topic areas, from data retention to board appraisal and evaluation.

Are you a board member?

Find out how we support housing association board members to deliver for your organisations and promote excellence in the sector.

Offer to boards

Code of Governance

The Code of Governance is designed to help housing associations achieve the highest standards of governance and board excellence.

Code of Governance

Roadmap to equality: creating an inclusive future

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are integral to housing associations’ work and to excellent governance. Alongside a group of board members, and in partnership with Altair, we've developed a series of resources to help you lead on this work.

Sign up for our Chairs' Challenge, download resources to help guide fair and effective recruitment, and learn from housing associations' experiences running associate board member schemes.

Read more

Code of Conduct 2026

Housing associations want to ensure that everyone who works for, or represents, them is held to the highest standards of conduct. The NHF Code of Conduct sets those standards for our members and applies to individuals, board members and residents involved in the organisation’s work.

Code of Conduct 2026

Extra support for smaller housing associations

Introducing a new service for NHF members with fewer than 2,000 properties.

  

Find out more

Upcoming events

6 Aug 2026

Online

NHF Code of Conduct 2026

17 Aug 2026

Partnering with a new government

26 Aug 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 26 August 2026

8 Sep 2026

Liverpool

The Housing Community Summit 2026

13 Oct 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 13 October 2026

11 Nov 2026

Birmingham

Audit and Risk Conference 2026

4 Dec 2026

Online

National Supported and Older Persons’ Housing Network, 4 December 2026

14 Dec 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 14 December 2026

11 Feb 2027

London

Board Leadership Conference 2027

8 Mar 2027

Online

National Supported and Older Persons’ Housing Network, 8 March 2027

17 Jun 2027

London

Housing Governance Conference and Exhibition 2027
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17 Jun 2027

London

Housing Governance Conference and Exhibition 2027

08 Mar 2027

Online

National Supported and Older Persons’ Housing Network, 8 March 2027

11-12 Feb 2027

London

Board Leadership Conference 2027

14 Dec 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 14 December 2026

04 Dec 2026

Online

National Supported and Older Persons’ Housing Network, 4 December 2026

11-12 Nov 2026

Birmingham

Audit and Risk Conference 2026

13 Oct 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 13 October 2026

08-09 Sep 2026

Liverpool

The Housing Community Summit 2026

26 Aug 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 26 August 2026

17 Aug 2026

TBC

Partnering with a new government

06 Aug 2026

Online

NHF Code of Conduct 2026
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Code of Conduct 2026

27 July 2026
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National Board Member Network - July 2026

15 July 2026
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More and better homes: Regulator review of economic standards

13 July 2026
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National board members network (December 2025)

12 December 2025
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National Board Members Network September 2025

24 September 2025
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National Board Member Network - 23 April 2025

23 April 2025
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National Board Members Network - December 2024

11 December 2024
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Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014

28 November 2024
Board meeting Board meeting

New board member induction (October 2024)

23 October 2024
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Consumer regulation - Insights and learning from regulatory inspections

11 October 2024
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Implementing the Consumer Standards in Supported Housing

15 August 2024
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Social housing renewal: first steps for the new government

12 July 2024

Support your general election activity with data

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06 June 2024

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Board meeting Board meeting

New board member induction (May 2024)

14 May 2024
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NHF response to the The Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing Sector report

08 May 2024
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Spring Budget 2024

06 March 2024
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Consultation on the Competence and Conduct Standards

21 February 2024
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - December 2023

14 December 2023
Board meeting Board meeting

Domestic abuse and consumer regulation

01 November 2023
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Consultation on the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code

30 October 2023
Board meeting Board meeting

Induction for new board members (October 2023)

23 October 2023
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National Governance Network

18 October 2023
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National Board Member Network - September 2023

03 October 2023

Meet the Board Member: Michael Finister-Smith

Michael Finister-Smith

24 July 2023

Michael Finister-Smith is an independent board member at Broadland Housing Association, Ongo and Saffron. Michael Finister-Smith is an independent board member at Broadland Housing Association, Ongo and Saffron.

Board diversity and the Chairs' Challenge

Maggie Galliers

14 July 2023

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National Board Member Network - July 2023

12 July 2023
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The HSE explains: the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings

05 July 2023

What are the hallmarks of effective boards?

Maggie Galliers

01 June 2023

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Board meeting Board meeting

Changes to consumer regulation

18 May 2023

Meet the board member: Althea Efunshile

Althea Efunshile CBE

18 May 2023

Althea Efunshile is Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley Althea Efunshile is Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley
Board meeting Board meeting

New Board Member Induction Briefing - May 2023

16 May 2023
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - April 2023

18 April 2023

Meet the board member: Nicola Knowles

Nicola Knowles

27 March 2023

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'Boards are a dedicated force'.

Maggie Galliers

24 February 2023

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Board meeting Board meeting

Board members who have committed to the challenge

02 February 2023
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Board discussion resources

02 February 2023
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Inclusive recruitment guide

02 February 2023
EDI dynamic content EDI dynamic content

Inclusive leadership toolkit

02 February 2023
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Inclusive leadership challenge

31 January 2023
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PIB Insurance Brokers

16 January 2023

‘If you’re too comfortable, you’re not learning’ – increasing diversity on boards at Believe

Judith Common

16 January 2023

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Meet the board member: Tom Fadden

Tom Fadden

06 January 2023

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Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - December 2022

06 December 2022

Ensuring excellence for housing association boards

Maggie Galliers

02 December 2022

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What does the Autumn Statement mean for housing associations?

22 November 2022
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NHF response to rent caps and 2022 Autumn Statement

17 November 2022

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Doris Jamieson

17 November 2022

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Who should be allocated social housing?

Neil Morland

06 October 2022

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Breakfast with family Breakfast with family

Preparing for the Social Housing Regulation Bill webinar

28 September 2022
Board meeting Board meeting

Code of Conduct for smaller housing associations

10 May 2022

Why the NHF Code of Conduct still matters

James Tickell, Partner, Campbell Tickell

03 May 2022

James Tickell James Tickell
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28 January 2022

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10 January 2022

The Thinkhouse board member blog: will our homes and services stand the test of time?

Peter Williams

06 January 2022

Peter Williams Peter Williams
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10 December 2021

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Rhys Moore

29 October 2021

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Risk and assurance for smaller housing associations webinar

21 October 2021
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National Governance Network meeting (recorded 19 October 2021)

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New board members induction (September 2021)

01 September 2021
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15 July 2021

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13 July 2021

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05 July 2021
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18 June 2021
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Succession planning and board recruitment for smaller housing associations

21 May 2021

Introducing extra governance support for smaller housing associations

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06 May 2021

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MHCLG complaints process campaign launched

05 March 2021
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New board member induction webinar

09 February 2021

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Althea Efunshile CBE

04 February 2021

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Our response to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into rough sleeping during and beyond the pandemic

19 January 2021
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Government consultation on changes to the Mental Health Act

19 January 2021
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Securing Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

15 January 2021

What the new Code of Governance means for housing associations with diversified structures

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15 December 2020

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Joanne Tilley

04 December 2020

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Housing association boards have a duty to instil a culture of ‘safety first’

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20 November 2020

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New Sustainability Reporting Standard for housing associations

18 November 2020
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Introducing the NHF Code of Governance 2020 (webinar)

18 November 2020

The new Code of Governance reflects our commitment to resident accountability and is a strong platform for housing associations

Catherine Ryder

12 November 2020

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The NHF Code of Governance 2020: equipping for excellence

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12 November 2020

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Diana Warwick

15 October 2020

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Maureen Hopcroft

12 October 2020

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Wayne Morris

05 October 2020

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New board member induction (webinar)

09 September 2020

What will the long-term impacts of coronavirus be on housing supply?

Kerri Farnsworth

09 September 2020

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12 August 2020
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05 August 2020

Housing Governance Conference: a virtual view

Jacob Rumley

28 July 2020

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The ‘new normal’ - board excellence in recovery from the crisis (webinar)

24 July 2020

As board members, your leadership will help our sector – and our country – thrive

Diana Warwick

17 June 2020

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Board members tell us how they’ve responded to the coronavirus crisis

Sarah Finnegan

16 June 2020

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Is going virtual the answer to holding AGMs during the coronavirus outbreak?

Paul Bayly

03 June 2020

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Building safety for board members: latest updates and coronavirus response (webinar)

12 May 2020
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Board excellence during the coronavirus crisis (webinar)

05 May 2020

Building new homes remains a priority – even in unprecedented times

Anya Martin, Senior Researcher, National Housing Federation

04 May 2020

Anya Martin Anya Martin

Governance from a distance – bringing us closer

James Tickell, Partner, Campbell Tickell

30 April 2020

James Tickell James Tickell
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Webinar: Regulator of Social Housing

02 April 2020
Board meeting Board meeting

Important changes to employee legislation

23 March 2020

Building a sector-standard approach to environmental, social, governance reporting

Phil Jenkins

16 March 2020

Phil Jenkins Phil Jenkins

Why we’re reviewing the Code of Governance

Paul Bayly

09 March 2020

Paul Bayly Paul Bayly
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Code of Governance review

05 March 2020
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Building safety for board members

25 February 2020
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Board Bulletin

05 February 2020

Board member in the spotlight: Danielle Oum

Danielle Oum

04 February 2020

Danielle Oum Danielle Oum
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Understanding and meeting regulatory requirements (webinar)

23 January 2020

What does the new year bring for board members?

Diana Warwick

21 January 2020

Baroness Diana Warwick Baroness Diana Warwick
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Introducing Thinkhouse: more than just blue sky thinking?

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16 January 2020

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31 October 2019
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31 October 2019
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Group structures and joint ventures

31 October 2019
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31 October 2019
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31 October 2019
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Housing association governance

31 October 2019
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Local Government Pension Scheme consultation

08 July 2019
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Our offer for housing association board members

01 July 2019
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The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – what to expect

20 March 2019
Crowds Crowds

Document retention and disposal for housing associations

22 October 2018
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Consumer credit authorisation

04 July 2018
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Board Appraisal: The importance of honest conversations

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Countering Fraud

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Board Members' Resource Pack - operational set

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Board Members' Resource Pack

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15 December 2015
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Model Rules

27 March 2015
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Understanding Assurance

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Risk Management

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Code of Conduct 2012

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Leadership and control

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The new Code of Governance reflects our commitment to resident accountability and is a strong platform for housing associations

Catherine Ryder

12 November 2020

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The NHF Code of Governance 2020: equipping for excellence

Ceri Victory-Rowe and Stephen Bull

12 November 2020

Photo of Stephen Bull and Ceri Victory-Rowe Photo of Stephen Bull and Ceri Victory-Rowe

Governing by example – a fresh challenge for housing association boards

Joanne Tilley

04 December 2020

Joanne Tilley Joanne Tilley

Housing association boards have a duty to instil a culture of ‘safety first’

Nick Abbey

20 November 2020

Nick Abbey is Chair Tower Hamlets Community Housing and Hundred Houses Society Nick Abbey is Chair Tower Hamlets Community Housing and Hundred Houses Society

What the new Code of Governance means for housing associations with diversified structures

Sarah Greenhalgh

15 December 2020

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17 Jun 2027

London

Housing Governance Conference and Exhibition 2027

08 Mar 2027

Online

National Supported and Older Persons’ Housing Network, 8 March 2027

11-12 Feb 2027

London

Board Leadership Conference 2027
Board meeting Board meeting

Why the NHF Code of Conduct still matters

James Tickell, Partner at Campbell Tickell, explains why the launch of the NHF's updated Code of Conduct is more important than ever at a time when the sector is under scrutiny.

03 May 2022
Board meeting Board meeting

Why the NHF Code of Conduct still matters

03 May 2022

14 Dec 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 14 December 2026

04 Dec 2026

Online

National Supported and Older Persons’ Housing Network, 4 December 2026

11-12 Nov 2026

Birmingham

Audit and Risk Conference 2026

13 Oct 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 13 October 2026

08-09 Sep 2026

Liverpool

The Housing Community Summit 2026

26 Aug 2026

Online

National Governance Network, 26 August 2026

17 Aug 2026

TBC

Partnering with a new government

06 Aug 2026

Online

NHF Code of Conduct 2026
Code of Conduct 2026 front cover Code of Conduct 2026 front cover

Code of Conduct 2026

27 July 2026
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - July 2026

15 July 2026
Row of homes Row of homes

More and better homes: Regulator review of economic standards

13 July 2026
Board meeting Board meeting

National board members network (December 2025)

12 December 2025
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National Board Members Network September 2025

24 September 2025
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - 23 April 2025

23 April 2025
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Members Network - December 2024

11 December 2024
A view of high rise blocks of flats A view of high rise blocks of flats

Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014

28 November 2024
Board meeting Board meeting

New board member induction (October 2024)

23 October 2024
Housing - city scape Housing - city scape

Consumer regulation - Insights and learning from regulatory inspections

11 October 2024
Breakfast with family Breakfast with family

Implementing the Consumer Standards in Supported Housing

15 August 2024
View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind

Social housing renewal: first steps for the new government

12 July 2024

Support your general election activity with data

Tristan Carlyon

06 June 2024

Tristan Carlyon Tristan Carlyon
Board meeting Board meeting

New board member induction (May 2024)

14 May 2024
Downing street sign Downing street sign

NHF response to the The Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing Sector report

08 May 2024
H.M. Treasury H.M. Treasury

Spring Budget 2024

06 March 2024
A view of high rise blocks of flats A view of high rise blocks of flats

Consultation on the Competence and Conduct Standards

21 February 2024
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - December 2023

14 December 2023
Board meeting Board meeting

Domestic abuse and consumer regulation

01 November 2023
Two people facing each other holding hot drinks Two people facing each other holding hot drinks

Consultation on the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code

30 October 2023
Board meeting Board meeting

Induction for new board members (October 2023)

23 October 2023
Smiling people in a meeting room with bottles of water on the table Smiling people in a meeting room with bottles of water on the table

National Governance Network

18 October 2023
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National Board Member Network - September 2023

03 October 2023

Meet the Board Member: Michael Finister-Smith

Michael Finister-Smith

24 July 2023

Michael Finister-Smith is an independent board member at Broadland Housing Association, Ongo and Saffron. Michael Finister-Smith is an independent board member at Broadland Housing Association, Ongo and Saffron.

Board diversity and the Chairs' Challenge

Maggie Galliers

14 July 2023

Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair
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National Board Member Network - July 2023

12 July 2023
A view of high rise blocks of flats A view of high rise blocks of flats

The HSE explains: the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings

05 July 2023

What are the hallmarks of effective boards?

Maggie Galliers

01 June 2023

Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair
Board meeting Board meeting

Changes to consumer regulation

18 May 2023

Meet the board member: Althea Efunshile

Althea Efunshile CBE

18 May 2023

Althea Efunshile is Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley Althea Efunshile is Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley
Board meeting Board meeting

New Board Member Induction Briefing - May 2023

16 May 2023
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - April 2023

18 April 2023

Meet the board member: Nicola Knowles

Nicola Knowles

27 March 2023

Headshot of Nikki Knowles Headshot of Nikki Knowles

'Boards are a dedicated force'.

Maggie Galliers

24 February 2023

Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair
Board meeting Board meeting

Board members who have committed to the challenge

02 February 2023
EDI dynamic content EDI dynamic content

Board discussion resources

02 February 2023
EDI dynamic content EDI dynamic content

Inclusive recruitment guide

02 February 2023
EDI dynamic content EDI dynamic content

Inclusive leadership toolkit

02 February 2023
EDI dynamic content EDI dynamic content

Inclusive leadership challenge

31 January 2023
PIB Insurance Brokers PIB Insurance Brokers

PIB Insurance Brokers

16 January 2023

‘If you’re too comfortable, you’re not learning’ – increasing diversity on boards at Believe

Judith Common

16 January 2023

Head and shoulders photo of Judith Common Head and shoulders photo of Judith Common

Meet the board member: Tom Fadden

Tom Fadden

06 January 2023

Tom Fadden is a board member at Saffron Housing and a disability consultant Tom Fadden is a board member at Saffron Housing and a disability consultant
Board meeting Board meeting

National Board Member Network - December 2022

06 December 2022

Ensuring excellence for housing association boards

Maggie Galliers

02 December 2022

Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair Headshot of Maggie. She is wearing glasses and has short hair
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

What does the Autumn Statement mean for housing associations?

22 November 2022
View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind

NHF response to rent caps and 2022 Autumn Statement

17 November 2022

The right thing to do – using the Chair’s Challenge to increase diversity of housing association boards

Doris Jamieson

17 November 2022

Doris Jamieson is a Non-Executive Director of Flagship Group Doris Jamieson is a Non-Executive Director of Flagship Group

Who should be allocated social housing?

Neil Morland

06 October 2022

Photo of Neil Morland smiling in a blue shirt. Photo of Neil Morland smiling in a blue shirt.
Breakfast with family Breakfast with family

Preparing for the Social Housing Regulation Bill webinar

28 September 2022
Board meeting Board meeting

Code of Conduct for smaller housing associations

10 May 2022
An older man in a wheelchair smiles into the camera while a black labrador rests its head in his lap An older man in a wheelchair smiles into the camera while a black labrador rests its head in his lap

Becoming a truly disability confident employer

25 April 2022
print

Code of conduct 2022

The NHF’s Code of Conduct sets out standards for housing associations that are members of the NHF.

PUBLICATION
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Housing associations in 2022: a strategic review

14 March 2022
tenants tenants

Consultation on new tenant satisfaction measures webinar

14 February 2022

Not just because it’s right, but because it’s necessary to be better

Nick Yandle

28 January 2022

Nick Yandle Nick Yandle
Cooking at home Cooking at home

Tenant satisfaction measures consultation

10 January 2022

The Thinkhouse board member blog: will our homes and services stand the test of time?

Peter Williams

06 January 2022

Peter Williams Peter Williams
Breakfast with family Breakfast with family

The regulatory landscape for smaller housing associations

10 December 2021

Planning for the future through our strategic review

Rhys Moore

29 October 2021

Rhys Moore Rhys Moore
Risk and assurance for smaller HA's webinar.png Risk and assurance for smaller HA's webinar.png

Risk and assurance for smaller housing associations webinar

21 October 2021
NHF logo in blue NHF logo in blue

National Governance Network meeting (recorded 19 October 2021)

19 October 2021
Board meeting Board meeting

New board members induction (September 2021)

01 September 2021
Cat's at home Cat's at home

Meet the Regulator

15 July 2021

How boards can take the lead on risk and assurance

Kelsey Walker

13 July 2021

Kelsey Walker (Savills) Kelsey Walker (Savills)
Staff listening to trainer Staff listening to trainer

Non-Executive Director recruitment

05 July 2021
Board meeting Board meeting

Diversity on boards: how equality and inclusion in the boardroom can transform an organisation

18 June 2021
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Succession planning and board recruitment for smaller housing associations

21 May 2021

Introducing extra governance support for smaller housing associations

Sarah Finnegan

06 May 2021

Sarah Finnegan Sarah Finnegan
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

MHCLG complaints process campaign launched

05 March 2021
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New board member induction webinar

09 February 2021

Putting residents’ voices at the heart of decision-making

Althea Efunshile CBE

04 February 2021

Althea Efunshile is Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley Althea Efunshile is Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley
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Our response to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into rough sleeping during and beyond the pandemic

19 January 2021
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Government consultation on changes to the Mental Health Act

19 January 2021
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Securing Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

15 January 2021
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New Sustainability Reporting Standard for housing associations

18 November 2020
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Introducing the NHF Code of Governance 2020 (webinar)

18 November 2020

How board members can help us spread the #HomesAtTheHeart message

Diana Warwick

15 October 2020

Baroness Diana Warwick Baroness Diana Warwick

Boards must act now and walk the talk on diversity and inclusion

Maureen Hopcroft

12 October 2020

Maureen Hopcroft Maureen Hopcroft

Radian and Yarlington become Abri – creating a new identity for our organisation

Wayne Morris

05 October 2020

Wayne Morris Wayne Morris
Board meeting Board meeting

New board member induction (webinar)

09 September 2020

What will the long-term impacts of coronavirus be on housing supply?

Kerri Farnsworth

09 September 2020

Kerri Farnsworth Kerri Farnsworth
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12 August 2020
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Code of Governance

05 August 2020

Housing Governance Conference: a virtual view

Jacob Rumley

28 July 2020

Jacob Rumley Jacob Rumley
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The ‘new normal’ - board excellence in recovery from the crisis (webinar)

24 July 2020

As board members, your leadership will help our sector – and our country – thrive

Diana Warwick

17 June 2020

Baroness Diana Warwick Baroness Diana Warwick

Board members tell us how they’ve responded to the coronavirus crisis

Sarah Finnegan

16 June 2020

Sarah Finnegan Sarah Finnegan

Is going virtual the answer to holding AGMs during the coronavirus outbreak?

Paul Bayly

03 June 2020

Paul Bayly Paul Bayly
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Building safety for board members: latest updates and coronavirus response (webinar)

12 May 2020
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Board excellence during the coronavirus crisis (webinar)

05 May 2020

Building new homes remains a priority – even in unprecedented times

Anya Martin, Senior Researcher, National Housing Federation

04 May 2020

Anya Martin Anya Martin

Governance from a distance – bringing us closer

James Tickell, Partner, Campbell Tickell

30 April 2020

James Tickell James Tickell
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Webinar: Regulator of Social Housing

02 April 2020
Board meeting Board meeting

Important changes to employee legislation

23 March 2020

Building a sector-standard approach to environmental, social, governance reporting

Phil Jenkins

16 March 2020

Phil Jenkins Phil Jenkins

Why we’re reviewing the Code of Governance

Paul Bayly

09 March 2020

Paul Bayly Paul Bayly
Board meeting Board meeting

Code of Governance review

05 March 2020
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Building safety for board members

25 February 2020
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Board Bulletin

05 February 2020

Board member in the spotlight: Danielle Oum

Danielle Oum

04 February 2020

Danielle Oum Danielle Oum
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Understanding and meeting regulatory requirements (webinar)

23 January 2020

What does the new year bring for board members?

Diana Warwick

21 January 2020

Baroness Diana Warwick Baroness Diana Warwick
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Phoenix Software

20 January 2020

Introducing Thinkhouse: more than just blue sky thinking?

Richard Hyde

16 January 2020

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Accountability

31 October 2019
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Board management

31 October 2019
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Group structures and joint ventures

31 October 2019
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Non-board governance

31 October 2019
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What the board does

31 October 2019
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Housing association governance

31 October 2019
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Local Government Pension Scheme consultation

08 July 2019
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Our offer for housing association board members

01 July 2019
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – what to expect

20 March 2019
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Document retention and disposal for housing associations

22 October 2018
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Consumer credit authorisation

04 July 2018
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Board Appraisal: The importance of honest conversations

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Countering Fraud

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Board Members' Resource Pack - operational set

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Board Members' Resource Pack

PUBLICATION
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Mergers, Group Structures and Partnerships voluntary code

15 December 2015
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Board Member Pay

PUBLICATION
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Model Rules

27 March 2015
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Understanding Assurance

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Risk Management

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Code of Conduct 2012

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Leadership and control

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Who to speak to

Jess Mullins, Head of Member Relations

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