Join us for The Procurement Act - Whatβs Changed and Why It Matters, with afternoon tea included! βοΈπ°
Book now to secure your place! www.wishnetwork.org/events/south...
#procurementact #networking #event #socialhousing #womeninsocialhousing #southeast
19.02.2026 12:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH Webinar FREE for Members: How to Manage Staff with Confidence (Hayley)
This one-hour webinar is designed for managers who are great at their technical role but feel less confident when it comes to managing people.
You are invited to our lunchtime leadership interactive session, How to Manage Staff with Confidence, with Hayley Gillard.
Book now to ensure you donβt miss out on this extremely popular interactive webinar!
www.wishnetwork.org/events/wish-...
#webinar #coaching #management #networking #WISH
17.02.2026 11:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH South West Event: International Women's Day 2026, Advice To Your Younger Self!
Join us for an empowering and inspirational evening celebrating Insternational Women's Day 2026
Join WISH South West for an empowering and inspirational eveningin celebration of #IWD2026
π₯Prosecco, soft drinks and nibbles provided.
Only 50 tickets available, so make sure you book ahead! www.wishnetwork.org/events/south...
#networking #event #WISH #SouthWest #socialhousing
17.02.2026 10:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH North East aresupporting Feeding Families (UK), reinforcing the organisationβs commitment to building community connections.
This event is always popular, so make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment!
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#networking #event #IWD2026 #celebrate #givetogain
16.02.2026 19:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
WISH North East are supporting Feeding Families for this year's #IWD2026 celebrations!
This event is always popular, so make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment!
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Our sponsors: Alscient, Salesforce and North Star Housing Group
#networking #event #celebrate #givetogain
11.02.2026 18:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Join the WISH East event. They would love for you to join them in celebrating!
Wednesday 4th March 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
J Doe & Co, Norwich NR2 4AL
Free for WISH East & Corporate Plus members
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10.02.2026 23:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH Yorkshire & Humberside Event: Celebrating #IWD2026
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day 2026 and the relaunch of the Women In Social Housing Yorkshire and Humberside board!
You are warmly invited to join a networking lunch with WISH Yorkshire & Humberside as they celebrate #IWD2026 in style.
Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Time: 12-2pm
Place: Vico Homes, WF10 5HX
Cost: FREE for WISH Members (Β£45+vat for non-members)
www.wishnetwork.org/events/yorks...
06.02.2026 17:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join our "Confident Conversations" workshop to learn simple tools to boost your confidence and navigate conversations with ease - whether with your line manager, your team or even with yourself.
12th February
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
FREE for WISH members
www.wishnetwork.org/events/wish-...
06.02.2026 17:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We're delighted to be supporting the force to be reckoned with that is Melissa Woodall, who has just released her first episode in her new blog series, 'Leadership Lessons From the Cot'.
www.wishnetwork.org/news/blog
#leadership #motherhood #womeninsocialhousing #blog
05.02.2026 19:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Women In Social Housing (WISH) South Eastβs first event of 2026 is taking place at Moat Homes Offices, Dartford!
Date: Thursday 12thFebruary 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Place: Moat Homes
Cost: FREE for WISH members Β£45.00 + VAT for non-members
www.wishnetwork.org/events/south...
31.01.2026 17:39 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
πJoin WISH Scotland for their in-person event 'Female Leaders of Social Housing' to celebrate International Women's Day 2026
Date: Thursday 19th March 2026
Time: 1:00 - 4:30pm
Venue: Trust Housing Association
Spaces for this event are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment: lnkd.in/eBzsi4yd
29.01.2026 22:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dear Network,
If you haven't yet completed our latest Annual Survey, there is still timeβ°
We'd really appreciate your feedback! π
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β° CLOSING DATE: 1/2/26β°
π Thanks, and best wishes from all of us at WISH π
#Feedback #AnnualSurvey #WISH #WomenInSocialHousing #SupportingWomen
26.01.2026 16:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH Annual Survey 2025
To help us continue this work, weβd love to hear your thoughts on WISH and the work we do.
To help us continue our work, weβd love to hear your thoughts on WISH and the work we do.
Thank you, and best wishes for 2026 from all of us at WISHπ
Please complete the survey by clicking the button below or via this link:
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β° CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 31 JANUARY β°
14.01.2026 14:14 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH is delighted to welcome Remington Hall as a new sponsor!
Read the press release: www.wishnetwork.org/news/wish-na...
#sponsorship #genderequality #collaboration #socialhousing #investigativeservices
13.01.2026 15:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
πLooking to start your year with some self-improvement, more confidence and greater wellbeing?
Thursday 29thJanuary 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Click on the link for further details and book your place β but hurry, spaces are going fast! lnkd.in/eeSJ5giU
09.01.2026 13:27 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH South West Event: Awaab's Law and Innovations for Safer Housing
Join us for an in-person panel discussion on Awaab's Law, on Thursday 29 January 2026 from 9am at Clarke Willmott's central Bristol offices.
Join WISH South West for an in-person panel discussion on Awaab's Law.
29th January 2026
9am-11am
Clarke Willmott Willmott's central Bristol offices
At this event you will have a chance to network with peers from the housing industry over a light breakfast.
www.wishnetwork.org/events/south...
19.12.2025 22:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
E4 S4 of If I Had One Wish podcast, Crystal Hicks & Jen Radcliffe chat with Laura Wood of Invisible Creations.
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#IfIHadOneWISH #podcast #womeninsocialhousing #WISH #invisiblecreations
18.12.2025 18:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
πWISH Winter Newsletter 2025πA Season of Gratitude
A very warm, cosy welcome to the WISH Winter newsletter!
This edition weβve been reflecting on our experiences of gratitude throughout the year. Our amazing network of leaders, volunteers and partners have also been sharing their stories.
πWelcome to the WISH Winter 2025 Newsletter!π
This edition weβve been reflecting on our experiences of gratitude throughout the year.π
πMerry WISHmas & a Happy New Year!π
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#MerryWISHmas #winternewsletter #socialhousing #womeninsocialhousing #WISH #gratitude
17.12.2025 14:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
ποΈ In S4 E3 #IfIHadOneWISH podcast, Crystal chats with Tracey Downey, CEO of Women's Pioneer Housing
π§ Listen here!π
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#IfIHadOneWISH #podcast #socialhousing #womeninsocialhousing #leaders
08.12.2025 18:08 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Weβre delighted to announce the appointment of Vikki Kirkwood as Chair for Women in WISH South West!
To discuss Board membership or partnership opportunities with WISH South West, email vikki.kirkwood@wishnetwork.org
#networking #celebrate #WISH #WISHSouthWest #socialhousing #changemakers
03.12.2025 17:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
E2 S4 of If I Had One WISH Podcast, Crystal Hicks chats with Hannah Underwood, founder of How Might We and vice chair of the Virgin Money Foundationπ
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RSS: lnkd.in/eu4ZBnja
#IfIHadOneWISH #Podcast #WomenInSocialHousing
01.12.2025 18:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π§The If I Had One Wish podcast is back!
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RSS - rss.com/podcasts/if-...
#IfIHadOneWish #WISHPodcast #WomenInHousing #InclusiveDesign #SocialHousing #EDI #SeeHer
24.11.2025 17:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH Midlands Event: WISHmas Celebration
Join WISH MIdlands for festive networking drinks and a charity quiz!
You are cordially invited to join WISH Midlands for our annual festive networking drinks and a charity quiz
Wednesday 10th December
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Floor 22, Alpha Tower, Birmingham. B1 1TT
Free for WISH Midlands & Corporate Plus (Β£45.00 +vat for non-members)
www.wishnetwork.org/events/midla...
17.11.2025 21:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH Midlands Event: WISHmas Celebration
Join WISH MIdlands for festive networking drinks and a charity quiz!
WISH Midlands Christmas annual WISHmas networking event is set to be another smasher!
Wednesday 10th December
6:00-8:00 - doors open at 5.30
Floor 22, Alpha Tower, Birmingham. B1 1TT
Free for WISH Midlands & Corporate Plus members (Β£45.00 +vat for non-members)
www.wishnetwork.org/events/midla...
17.11.2025 21:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WISH North West Event: Festive Wreath Making - Where Creativity Meets Connection!
Join us for an evening of Festive Wreath Making
Come and join Women in Social Housing (WISH) North West for a creative evening of Festive Wreath Making, networking and nibbles!
π©· We look forward to seeing you there!
www.wishnetwork.org/events/north...
#networking #event #wreathmaking #NorthWest #WISH #WomeninSocialHousing
17.11.2025 12:52 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
ππ₯Join Women in Social Housing (WISH) London for our annual evening of festive cheer, meaningful connections, and celebrationπ
Book now to avoid disappointment:
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#networking #Christmas #London #WISH #womenInSocialHousing #Celebrate
07.11.2025 12:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join WISH and Leadership Coach Hayley Gillard for our interactive lunch and learn webinar, Coaching Skills for Manager
www.wishnetwork.org/events/wish-...
Thursday 11th December 2025
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
FREE for WISH members (Β£45+vat for non-members)
27.10.2025 20:19 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
We're excited to invite you to join Women In Social Housing (WISH) North East for a breakfast event aimed at helping you to Own your Goals!
ποΈThursday 13thNovember 2025
π8:30am - 10:30am
π’Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
π°Free for WISH North East & Corporate Plus members (Β£45 +vat for non-members)
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