Housing Governance 2022

Book your places
by Friday 13 May to
save up to £100
Sponsored by
Housing
Governance
2022
Conference and Exhibition
Thursday 23 June 2022
Royal College of Physicians, London/Virtual
housing.org.uk/governance
#NHFGovernance
NATIONAL
HOUSING
FEDERATION

Over the last couple of years,
many boards and governance professionals in the social housing sector have been
working to bolster the effectiveness of their organisations’ governance models.
This will mean strengthening their frameworks and policies, reasserting their roles,
establishing board-level risk committees and clarifying the responsibilities of other
board committees.
The expectations of the regulator, Ombudsman, investors, and other stakeholders regarding
governance have shifted over the past two years. Stakeholders now see boards as more
accountable for the effectiveness of their overall governance process.
That’s why the Housing Governance Conference and Exhibition will provide you with
strategic insights and practical solutions on how to refine your governance arrangements,
improve stakeholder engagement and continue to be a high performing housing association.
Key themes include:
Balancing
aspirational
culture
against your
compliance
obligations.
Empowering
residents and
improving
engagement.
An update on
the Code of
Conduct.
In London or virtual? You choose.
Rethinking your
approach to
cybersecurity
governance.
Reflecting
risk appetite
in your
governance
structure.
Alternative
funding
models.
We're excited to hold the conference simultaneously at the Royal College of Physicians in London
and on our virtual event platform for those that can't attend in-person. Whatever ticket you
purchase, you have options if you change your mind and you'll receive access to all on-demand
sessions in our rich content library.
Meet your chair
This year the event will be
expertly chaired by Tabitha
Kassem who is Executive
Director of Governance,
Technology and Transformation
at Network Homes. Tabitha is a
qualified solicitor with over 13
years experience in company
secretary and data protection
matters in the private, charitable
and public sectors.
Tabitha told us:
“I am really looking forward
to chairing the next Housing
Governance conference
and to discussing practical
insights to support
governance teams, in their
role to gain greater efficiency,
firm their authority and bring
meaning to their purpose.”
Agenda at a glance
09:00
Change makers and ground shakers: how to make an
impact on equality, diversity and inclusion
Meena Anand, Board Member, Origin Housing
Andy Buck, Board Member, South Yorkshire Housing
Association
Adebayo Oyeniyi, Chair, Quo Vadis Trust
Fayann Simpson, Board Member, L&Q
Breakfast briefings
09:50 Chair’s opening remarks
Tabitha Kassem, Executive Director of Governance, Technology and
Transformation, Network Homes
10:00 Beyond the mission statement: balancing aspirational culture
against your compliance obligations
Chris Cheeseman, Chair, Golding Homes
Sarah Pierman, Chief Executive, Dynamic Boards
Salma Yasmeen, Board Member, Thirteen Group
10:40 A consumer-focused social housing regulatory system
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman
Kate Dodsworth, Director of Consumer Regulation, The Regulator of
Social Housing
Joan Swift, Resident Council Chair, PA Housing
Governance as the golden thread through
your organisation
David Braziel, Technical Director, Decision Time
Angela Kavanagh, Governance Business Partner,
Thrive Homes UK
"Informative, well
organised event with a
good balance of speakers,
breakout sessions and
networking. Well chaired
and engaging throughout!"
Company Secretary,
Lincolnshire Housing
Partnership
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Agenda at a glance
11:50
12:30
13:30
Assurance and codes: an update on the Code of Conduct
Victor da Cunha, Group Chief Executive, Curo Group
Steve Douglas CBE, Chief Executive, St Mungo’s
Claire Howe, Executive Director Corporate Services, B3Living
Lara Oyedele, Vice President, Chartered Institute of Housing
Networking lunch break
Building safety governance and assurance
Sean Anstee, Group Chair, Trafford Housing
Sarah Cameron, General Counsel and Group Secretary,
Peabody
Mervyn Jones, Chair, Islington & Shoreditch Housing
Association
Breakout sessions – please select one option
Breakout sessions – please select one option
Group offer: book three places
and get the fourth free
Exploring the ‘G’ in Environmental and
Social Governance and why it matters
Phil Elvy, Executive Director of Finance,
Great Places Housing Group
Dr Karl George, Partner and Head of Governance, RSM
Kathy Hobbs, Senior Consultant ESG, RSM
12:45 – 13:25 Lunch and learn
Is there a winning formula for committees?
Katrina Laud, Board Member, Saffron Housing Trust
Zoe Ollerearnshaw, Group Company Secretary,
Hyde Housing
Breaking the divide between governance and
operational cybersecurity
Elaine Bucknor, Board Member, Notting Hill Genesis
Colette McKune, Group Chief Executive, ForViva
Aaron Woods, Governance Risk and Compliance
Consultant, Phoenix Software
14:20
Alternative funding models and governance
Abi Jacobs, Board Member, Origin and Director of Strategic
Partnerships, L&Q
Sarah Greenhalgh, Partner, Bevan Brittan
15:30 How is risk appetite reflected in your governance?
Jacqui Bateson, Board Member, Broadacres
Kelsey Walker, Director, Housing Consultancy, Savills
Sally Veitch, Chair, Settle Group
16:10 Board’s got talent!
Ozzie Clarke-Binns, Board Member, A2Dominion and One Young World Ambassador
Adam Dennett, Board Member, Progress Housing Group
Clare Durnin, Executive Director Corporate Resources, Platform Housing Group
16:50 Chair’s closing remarks
Tabitha Kassem, Executive Director of Governance, Technology and Transformation,
Network Homes
This session will be released to all delegates a week before the event.
Pre-recorded session
Carbon literacy and low-carbon action
Dave Coleman, Managing Director,
The Carbon Literacy Project
Ned Gatenby, Social Housing Lead,
The Carbon Literacy Project
Breakout sessions – please select one option
The evolution of the company secretary role
John Harte, Managing Partner, Integrity Governance
Check out the
full agenda
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"Relevant, useful
and enjoyable. I’ve
come away with
lots to think about
which, to me, means
it was time well
spent. Thank you."
Board Chair
Designate,
WDH
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Meet the sponsors
Sarah Greenhalgh
0370 194 5054
sarah.greenhalgh@brevanbrittan.com
www.bevanbrittan.com/housing
Bevan Brittan is a UK-Top 100 national
law firm and market-leader within
the housing sector. Contact them
today to gain legal advice on public,
private and joint venture delivery
models, including new build, repairs,
maintenance and domestic energy
retrofit solutions to achieve sustainability
and decarbonisation objectives; energy
efficient and comfortable homes;
funding; and meeting ESG success
criteria.
Tracey Braziel
028 9448 7753
tracey.braziel@decisiontime.co.uk
www.decisiontime.co.uk
Decision Time gives you a better way to
practice good governance, including a
cloud-based risk management solution
that enables users to assess, control
and manage risks on a centralised
platform. With a simple, focused, visual
approach, they can help you improve
and embed risk management across your
organisation.
John Harte
0845 004 3774
jh@integritygovernance.com
www.integritygovernance.co.uk
Integrity Governance is committed to
making boards more effective. Founded
over 17 years ago, the independent
business provides governance
consultancy services that adds value to
boards, which includes helping them to
move beyond compliance and focus on
performance. With the support a highly
experienced senior global team, they
deliver practical, impartial advice to aid
the organisations they lead to be fit for
the future.
Keith Ward
0121 214 3100
keith.ward@rsmuk.com
www.rsmuk.com
RSM’s specialist social housing group
comprises over 130 people, who work
closely with housing associations and
arm’s length management organisations.
Nationally, they provide audit and
advisory services to over 150 registered
providers, putting them amongst the top
audit providers in the UK.
Alex Morgan
07976 539 243
alexander.morgan@savills.com
www.savills.co.uk
Savills sector-leading affordable housing
team is multidisciplinary and primarily
focuses on working with local authorities
and registered providers, investors and
developers active in the social and
affordable housing markets.
The division consists of seven core
disciplines, Consultancy, Delivery
& Compliance, Development &
Regeneration, Cost Consultancy,
Valuations, Surveying and Financial
Consultants.
Sponsorship
and exhibiting
opportunities
Sponsor or exhibit at the event
to position your brand at the
forefront of social housing.
For more information please
contact Julian Hurst at Foremarke
Exhibitions on 020 8877 8899 or
email housing@foremarke.uk.com
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As an NHF member, you have access to special rates or services from our Preferred Suppliers
– reputable partners who have expertise within the social housing space. We negotiate
preferential terms and conditions with these partners to help you save money, so that you
can use your resources as efficiently as possible to deliver on your social mission.
Our Preferred Suppliers
Isio
New but established. Isio’s twenty partners led the
pioneering pensions practice at KPMG, from where
they originate. Simplifying the language and work
around pensions, Isio provide a tailored service for
housing associations.
My Home Contents Insurance
My Home is an affordable and flexible scheme
designed to protect your tenants against a whole
range of risks and there’s no cost to you as a
member.
MRI Real State Software
Our preferred housing management solutions
provider, MRI (former Castleton), offers a range of
services to support your business operations and
digital initiatives, offering 10% discount for NHF
members.
What matters to you, matters to us
At Bevan Brittan we immerse ourselves in the challenges faced by the housing sector. Our highly-skilled
lawyers have built up exceptional knowledge and gained invaluable experience to deliver you with a confident,
rounded view on the issues of the day – whether advising on your ESG strategy, growth ambitions, governance
structures or the implications of the upcoming changes to the consumer standards.
On a foundation of partnership, market insight and commercial strength, we proactively and passionately
deliver legal and regulatory advice that generates outstanding results and truly delivers value for our clients.
Sarah
Greenhalgh
Partner
0370 194 5054 | 07500 005219
sarah.greenhalgh@bevanbrittan.com
Birmingham | Bristol | Leeds | London | Bevan Brittan LLP | @BevanBrittanLLP | www.bevanbrittan.com | 0370 194 1000
Phoenix Software
Phoenix Software is the UK’s leading supplier of
software, hardware, devices, IT solutions and Software
Asset Management services to housing associations
in the UK. They offer members up to 60% off selected
products and services
RenKap
RenKap help public sector landowners to boost their
development capacity through tech so they can
deliver homes at scale. Their first product, Automated
Site Investigation allows their clients to complete the
laborious site investigation works at a click of a button
and reduce their in-house management time from six
weeks to under one hour.
Find out more:
housing.org.uk/suppliers
Vantage UAV
Vantage UAV is a drone services and solution company
that can support projects on asset management,
building safety, development, and regeneration. Their
drones obtain high quality images of buildings in a
safer, faster and more accurate way so that you can
make informed decisions.

The NHF’s Sector Suppliers are trusted companies that have been carefully curated and
selected to provide expert advice and solutions for your organisation and its needs.
Booking information
Group offer: book three places
and get the fourth free
Save time and money on research.
Work with suppliers who understand your needs and have experience in working in the social housing sector.
Our Sector Suppliers:
Royal College of Physicians, London
Early bird –
book by 13 May
Standard
Early bird –
book by 13 May
Virtual
Standard
Member (1000) £325 £425 £325 £375
AceOn
Pioneering renewable energy
and battery specialists
supporting organisations in
meeting Net Zero Carbon
targets. Products provide an
income stream for housing
associations, whilst lowering
tenant electricity bills and
reducing carbon.
Advantage Utilities
Advantage Utilities is a forward
thinking, energy and utilities
consultancy passionate about
helping housing associations cut
costs, improve efficiency and
achieve Net-Zero ambitions.
CalQRisk
Provide an online governance,
risk management and
compliance software, featuring
a tailored solution for housing
associations. Enable users
to record and manage risk
assessments, assign and track
tasks, maintain incident registers
and more.
CG Bonds
Specialising in the procurement
of performance bonds on behalf
of housing associations.
Hilti
Supplying products and services
that provide construction
professionals with innovative
solutions and superior added
value.
Not for Profit £395 £495 £395 £445
Private £525 £625 £525 £575
Cancellations Cancellations will be charged a £100 cancellation fee per person. The full fee is payable for any cancellations received
after 13 May 2022.
Life & Progress
Providing modern Employee
Assistance Programmes,
confidential ‘support inthe-moment’
counselling,
professional advice and
practical information to
residents.
Mobysoft
Social Housing intelligence
software to help landlords
protect and maximise revenues,
mitigate welfare reforms and
embed efficiencies.
Find out more: housing.org.uk/suppliers
Parking Control
Management (UK) Ltd
(PCM)
Parking Control Management
(UK) Ltd (PCM) provides costneutral
parking management
services to commercial and
residential clients across their
privately owned car parks
Pennington Manches
Cooper
Recognised for providing
premium legal advice across a
wide range of clients within the
social housing sector.
SHIFT Environment
Providing environmental
reporting services, specialising in
consultancy for social landlords.
They transform your data into an
excellent environmental report
covering all environmental issues.
Book now
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book online
events@housing.org.uk
020 7067 1066
Book your
places by
Friday 13 May
to save up
to £100

SAVILLS UK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The UKs leading and longest established affordable housing adviser with over 100 professionals providing a complete multi-disciplinary advisory service. With experts in
compliance, safety, consultancy, surveying, valuation, funding, development, regeneration, risk regulation and investment we understand every facet of social housing.
All of our work is supported by the extensive expertise and resources available through the wider Savills network.
For more information please contact:
Alex Morgan
Director, Savills Financial Consultants
+44 (0) 7976 539 243
alexander.morgan@savills.com
Catherine Wilson
Director, Housing Valuation
+44 (0) 7967 555 618
catherine.wilson@savills.com
savills.co.uk