About HDN & Membership

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Established in 2003, HDN – Housing Diversity Network – is a not-for-profit and membership organisation with over 185 member organisations across England and Scotland. We are dedicated to supporting organisations in addressing inequality, maximising their workforce potential, and catering to the diverse needs of their communities.  

Through the provision of training and consultancy, a wide range of events, as well as development and mentoring and board programmes, our team of passionate and dedicated professionals works to empower housing organisations to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, and embraces the strength of different perspectives. We understand that every organisation is unique and faces its own challenges when it comes to promoting diversity and inclusion. That is why our approach is not one-size-fits-all, but tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each organisation.

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Become a member

Join us to access expert support in tackling inequality and advancing diversity. As a member, you’ll benefit from training, mentoring, practical guidance, practitioner groups, document reviews, and the Diversity Network Accreditation (DNA) to help embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across your organisation.

Meet our in-house team

A team of experienced professionals supports organisations in building genuine inclusion, with a strong understanding of the housing sector’s challenges. They work collaboratively to address equality, diversity and inclusion issues through tailored training, strategic discussions, and in-depth reviews of EDI plans and strategies.

Meet our associates

Our Associates are a passionate and experienced group of professionals dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the housing sector. Each brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and real-world experience to support organisations in creating fairer workplaces and inclusive communities.

Meet our board

Our Board sets the broad strategic framework for the HDN, providing insight and advice on priorities and assuring itself on progress in delivering the strategy. In doing so, the Board monitors and reviews all identified risks and tests the assumptions presented.

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