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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 13d

Two great sessions at the Labour conference today.

Baroness @sharonstevenage.bsky.social talking about the power new towns have for communities - including her own experience growing up in one!

Antonia Bance MP and @sheltercharity.bsky.social on the need for a new generation of social rent homes.

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 13d

We're here at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference this week - make sure to get in touch to chat housing 👋

This morning, we attended @labourtogether.bsky.social's event 'Unlocking the Economic Power of Social Housing'. This evening we'll be hosting our own event on the role of SMEs. Details below 👇

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 16d

If you’re attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference make sure to drop in to our panel discussion with @thefabians.bsky.social:

From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes. Details below👇

Drop us ✉️if you'd like to talk housing at the conference!

Image includes all of the information about the event:
From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes
Speakers: Florence Eshalomi, Tom Copley, @Ben Cooper, @Richard Kennedy and @Kate Markey
Monday, 29 September
4.15pm
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool

It also says at the top 'Join us at the labour party conference.' Images of each speaker are next to their name

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 18d

If you enjoyed the session & would like to discuss any of the topics further, then just drop us a message📨[email protected]

Up next: our event with @thefabians.bsky.social at this weekend's @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference featuring @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social & others.

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 18d

A big thanks to all who joined our event at the @libdems.org.uk conference, especially our speakers Alison Ward, @tweeteco.bsky.social,
@gideonamos.bsky.social, @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social

We had a thoughtful discussion together, exploring exciting possibilities & most importantly, solutions!

Four people - three men and a woman - stand at the front of a room behind some chairs. They are all smiling at the camera. Behind them a screen reads ' Unlocking the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis.'

Four people present behind a desk at the front of a room. The photo is taken from the back with a full audience in front of the speakers. One speaker in a shirt and tie is stood up to present

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 19d

We're here at the @libdems.org.uk party conference to listen and chat on all things housing!

👋if you're attending and make sure to drop into our event this evening to find out more about the role of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis: 6.15pm, Durley Suite 📍⏰

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 24d

We're proud funders of the Community-Led Housing (CLH) Alliance 🏘️

CLH is not just a way to build more affordable homes, but to create "thriving & resilient neighbourhoods" where those living there are empowered to shape their living environment. Thanks to @soscommhousing.bsky.social for their work!

South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 25d

It's Scottish Housing Day! The theme of community, which fits perfectly with launch of the Community-Led Housing Alliance.

This will provide a space where local leaders and representatives can come together, learn from each other, and work together to further the role CLH across Scotland.

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25d

We’ll also be at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social & @conservatives.bsky.social conferences:
🔴Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5m new homes
🗓️ 29/09 4.15pm, The Bluecoat, School Lane

🔵Connecting to deliver decent & affordable homes
🗓️05/10 6pm, Lancaster Suite, Midland Hotel

✉️ for more info!

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25d

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25d

📢Heading to the @libdems.org.uk party conference? Make sure to attend our event next Monday!

Our guests, including @tweeteco.bsky.social @gideonamos.bsky.social @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social will be discussing the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis.

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Sep 4

Attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social party conference at the end of the month?

Don't miss our event, chaired by @thefabians.bsky.social:
🗓️Date: Monday, 29 September
⏰Time: 4.15pm
📍Location: Bluecoat, Liverpool

Find the dates of our events at all the major conferences: bsky.app/profile/nati...

Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · Sep 4

From The Ground Up: Expanding the Role of SMEs to Deliver the 1.5 Million New Homes

Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 27

🔵Conservative: 'Connecting to deliver decent and affordable homes' - 5/10, 6pm, Lancaster Suite, Midland Hotel (Please RSVP)

If you can’t make any of our events, but are attending the conferences, please reach out to us to grab a coffee and talk housing: [email protected]

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 27

🟡 Lib Dem: 'Unlocking the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis ' - 22/09, 6.15pm, Durley Suite, BIC
🔴 Labour: ‘From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes’, with @thefabians.bsky.social - 29/09, 4.15pm, The Bluecoat

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’ll be attending several of this year's party conferences to bring stakeholders together to discuss solutions to the housing crisis.

We’re also hosting events at the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat conferences. If you or any of your team are attending, please do join us: 1/3

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 14

These insights will help us build a private rented sector that works for everyone. To find out more and be kept up to date with the project, visit our website and sign up to our newsletter: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/introducing-...

Introducing the Private Renting Knowledge Hub: building evidence, collaboration and change - Nationwide Foundation

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 14

3. Build to rent – by @housingevidence.bsky.social, exploring this growing part of the PRS, and seeing how far it has the potential to deliver the genuinely affordable and high-quality homes that renters need.

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 14

2. The mediated market – by @socialfinance.bsky.social and @cresr-shu.bsky.social, unpicking the part of the PRS that provides homes for people in temporary accommodation, supported accommodation, and those seeking asylum, leaving prison, or fleeing domestic abuse.

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 14

1. Letting agents – led by @demos-uk.bsky.social, exploring the challenges faced by agents themselves, by the landlords who use an agent and by tenants when interacting with agents. Take a look at their recent blog on this research here: demos.co.uk/blogs/could-...

Could letting agents be the missing link to fix Britain’s rental crisis?

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

demos.co.uk

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’ve launched our brand new Private Renting Knowledge Hub, building long-term, system-wide change for the private rented sector. We’ll intially be focusing on three less-understood areas... (1/4)

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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · Aug 6

✍ BLOG | Could letting agents be the missing link to fix Britain’s rental crisis?

@naemamalik.bsky.social sets the scene for our new research with @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social's Private Renting Knowledge Hub, exploring what we know so far - and the questions we'll ask during the research ⬇️

Could letting agents be the missing link to fix Britain’s rental crisis?

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

demos.co.uk

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Jul 30

We’re proud to have funded the latest research from @neweconomics.bsky.social exploring how the private rented sector database could support enforcement and drive up standards in the sector.

The findings are eye-opening. Take a look at the full report and findings below 👇

New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW RESEARCH: Private renters are facing a postcode lottery when reporting substandard housing conditions to local authorities due to a lack of enforcement officers. With @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social 1/6

Photo of black mould on a wall. Text reads: "Private renters FACING POSTCODE LOTTERY WHEN REPORTING HOUSING PROBLEMS TO THEIR LOCAL COUNCIL"

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Jul 29

Want to find out more and get involved? Visit our website 💻: (nationwidefoundation.org.uk/introducing-...) and sign up to our newsletter to be kept in the loop 📨: (mailchi.mp/nationwidefo...)

Introducing the Private Renting Knowledge Hub: building evidence, collaboration and change - Nationwide Foundation

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Jul 29

The private rented sector is central to our housing system, but there is still so much that is unknown. That’s why we’re launching this hub to deliver vital new research, support collaboration across the sector and bring together sector-wide evidence. 📈📝

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · Jul 29

Big news! Today we’ve launched the Private Renting Knowledge Hub – a new space to build evidence, collaboration and long-term meaningful change in England’s private rented sector (PRS) 📢🤝

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 22

Today Sophie Gordon at @jrf-uk.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social leads our webinar ‘How to communicate the link between housing and poverty’. What a fantastic turnout from our members keen to stay up to date with this important topic!
Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/

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