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18 October 2011

The latest news from the National Housing Federation

Federation Voice

National Housing Federation

Welcome to the October edition of Federation News, bringing you the latest news from the Federation and the social housing sector.

News

Government failing to fix housing crisis, says new report

Federation joins forces with Shelter and the Chartered Institute of Housing to track the Government's progress in delivering its housing pledges, and warns more action is needed.

Tell us about your neighbourhood services

There’s still time to complete the neighbourhood audit and help us show the scale and scope of housing associations’ neighbourhood work.

David Orr’s blog: making a noise about the real story of housing associations

In his blog post, Federation chief executive David Orr outlines how housing associations play a vital part in building local communities – something which needs to be much more widely understood.

Take part in our campaign on housing related support

Find out how you can help our campaign, called Support Matters, to protect vital housing related support in local communities, and get an action pack full of campaign resources.

Sign-up to become a campaign champion

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic housing association employees, who will join with us in campaigning for better housing and neighbourhoods.

Finance news: the latest on SORP and VAT

Download the Autumn 2011 Finance Policy Quarterly Update and keep up to date with current finance issues in the social housing sector, including accounting rules, SORP and VAT cost sharing exemption.

Midlands supported housing month: are you taking part?

Over 400 events have already taken place as part of Midlands supported housing month. Find out how you can highlight the important work you do to support some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Hear about funding opportunities direct from 3SC

New agreement allows all Federation members to benefit from membership of 3SC, including receiving e-newsletters and direct notification of funding opportunities.

Publications and briefings

Managing the assets: a guide for housing associations

This guide is intended for all those involved in developing and implementing asset management strategies within social housing.


Bulletin – October 2011

Download your copy of the Bulletin, the magazine for Federation members

In this month’s issue:
• What We Are Proud Of award winners
• Supporting neighbourhoods: associations’ vital role
• The housing crisis – a generation locked out.

Click here to view the Bulletin

Events and training

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