Housing Diversity Network (HDN), working in partnership with Manningham Housing Association, has secured funding from the government’s Social Housing Innovation Fund (SHIF), winning a share of the £2 million national programme to strengthen tenants’ voices in social housing. The funding will support a Tenant Board Member Academy helping a consortium

Written by Chloe Tilford, Head of Training & Consultancy at Housing Diversity Network “Something’s on your mind, isn’t it?” said Arthur. “I think,” said Ford in a tone of voice which Arthur by now recognized as one which presaged something utterly unintelligible, “that there’s an SEP over there.” He pointed.

Written by Mushtaq Khan, Chief Executive of Housing Diversity Network. This article was previously published by Campbell Tickell. Most of my work in 2025 helping housing association executives and board members respond to the challenges of an overtly polarised social and political environment. Across the UK, far‑right activity became more

An opinion piece by Darren Burton – HDN Ambassador and Housing & Community Safety Consultant Whilst it is undoubtedly encouraging to see bold slogans and commitments displayed within the websites and newsletters of Registered Housing Providers throughout the UK, how far do we actually go to report and investigate the

In a sector built on trust, accountability, and fairness, social housing organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate not just good intentions on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) – but real, measurable action. Commitments, pledges, and charters are one thing, but at the end of the day, how does your

HDN Associate Mick Warner talks about the value of mock board meetings on our programmes. We all know that stepping into a boardroom for the first time can be intimidating. Papers are long, abbreviations abound, and more experienced and knowledgeable people are sat round the table. For our trainee board