National Housing Federation
NHF visit to Sanctuary apprentices
Researcher for the National Housing Federation (NHF) Kate Chester visited the head office of UK housing provider Sanctuary Group to learn more about the organisation’s apprenticeship programme.
Refugee work scheme wins NHF praise
A scheme that gives refugee volunteers work experience with housing associations has been praised by David Orr, the chief executive of the National Housing Federation.
Pre-Budget Report: It's a bit tight, Darling
Tackling youth unemployment and helping more people to improve the energy efficiency of their homes proved to be strong themes in Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Pre-Budget Report yesterday.
New board member is toast of NHF
Sinead Butters, chief executive of the Aspire Group, has been appointed as a board member of the National Housing Federation, the body which represents 1,200 not-for-profit housing associations in England.
Don't try to force respect, NHF advises
Respect is not something that should be forced said the National Housing Federation (NHF), giving its welcome to an anti social behaviour drive announced by the Government – but warning that landlords must be free to frame local solutions to local problems.
Appointments boost NHF board's expertise
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has co-opted two new members to its board following a review of its governance procedures, to help the organisation direct its future strategy.
Drafts standards for social housing welcomed
The National Housing Federation has welcomed the publication of a new regulatory framework for the social housing sector – but it warned some proposals raised concerns and should be amended.
New voice in the North West
Samantha McHale has been asked to chair the National Housing Federation’s Social Enterprise Group in the North West in partnership with One Vision Liverpool and Social Enterprise NorthWest.
MPs back new bill to outlaw rip off prices
A group of MPs have backed a new bill which will make it unlawful for energy companies to rip off their poorest customers.
NHF calls for radical overhaul of social housing allocation
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has called for a radical overhaul of social housing allocation to make it “fairer and more transparent”.
