A revolutionary programme designed to ignite the capability and confidence of individual board members, while also enhancing the effectiveness of both the board and the organisation as a whole.
Inspiring and empowering people, promoting equality, diversity and opportunity for all.
While EDI policies play an important role in setting guidelines and expectations and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, EDI strategies go beyond this to foster EDI on a much broader scale.
HDN supports organisations, individuals, and communities in addressing inequality and embracing diversity through training, consultancy and mentoring.
HDN’s Mentoring programmes can contribute to a wide range of organisational strategies and objectives around learning and development, diversity, inclusion and talent management.
HDN's Board Trainee Programme attracts diverse talent from non-traditional backgrounds, fostering a pipeline of talent for diverse board positions through a two-year development scheme.
Our Board Accelerator Programme helps new and potential Board members to develop their expertise and strategic thinking around current challenges, risk and regulatory requirements.
HDN specialises in providing in-house training on topics relating to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Our training is specifically designed with housing professionals in mind, and can be delivered for organisations of any size.
Our highly skilled and specialist Associates can provide customized and comprehensive support to your organisation.
The DNA combines formal elements like policy and structure with informal ones like culture and values, ensuring compliance while encouraging honest reflection on how EDI principles are truly embedded in your organisation.
At HDN we aim to share best practice to support those working to address inequality and celebrate diversity. We provide members with a wide range of resources, webinars and information about good practice.
21/05/2025
Our Board Member EDI Conference held at the Leeds Royal Armouries (and deftly chaired by Abdul Jabbar MBE, despite having stepped in at the last minute!) brought together leaders and changemakers to examine the state of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the sector. In our opening session, Suresh Lal (Managing Partner at Boyden) delivered a […]
17/04/2025
By Joanne Lockwood Inclusive Culture Expert | SEE Change Happen It’s hard to put into words how it feels to read a judgment that, in effect, tells you that the law no longer sees you as the woman you know yourself to be. That your transition, your documentation, your journey — even your Gender Recognition Certificate — can’t override […]
12/02/2025
Sarah O’Neill, HDN Board Member and Chair of Willow Tree Housing Partnership and shares her thoughts: I’ve been thinking recently about the responsibilities of boards when it comes to diversity, equality, and inclusion (EDI). Crucially boards set the tone for the organisation, ensure EDI is embedded into strategy and governance, and hold leadership accountable. Just […]
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