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Foundation Programme Manager at the Nationwide Foundation www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk

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๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ: ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ-๐œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  โฃ

โฃThe CLH Alliance is asking all political parties in Scotland and the Scottish Government to commit to working with the Scottish National Investment Bank to establish a dedicated loan fund

12.02.2026 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Backing Scotlandโ€™s Communities: A Manifesto for more locally built affordable homes - Nationwide Foundation For more than a decade, weโ€™ve been working alongside communities across Scotland who are determined to shape their own housing future.

The Communityโ€‘Led Housing Alliance has published its first manifesto: Back Scotlandโ€™s Communities to Provide More Homes.

The new manifesto calls for longโ€‘term backing so communities can keep creating the warm, affordable homes people need. Find out more in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/yejtpnxc

10.02.2026 10:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Community Led Housing Alliance - SOSCH Photo: Staffin Community Trust The Community Led Housing Alliance Across Scotland, community organisations are providing permanently affordable, high-quality homes which meet local housing needs. Comm...

Community Led Housing Alliance publishes its 2026 Manifesto!

The CLH Alliance has published its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections, Back Scotlandโ€™s Communities to Provide More Homes. #CommunityLedHousingAlliance #CLHA sosch.org/community-le...

10.02.2026 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Back Scotland's Communities to Provide More Homes - Community Led Housing Alliance Manifesto 2026
YouTube video by South of Scotland Community Housing Back Scotland's Communities to Provide More Homes - Community Led Housing Alliance Manifesto 2026

The Community Led Housing Alliance has also released a short campaign film ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections! Have a look here: \https://youtu.be/T2J4XzCX2M0

10.02.2026 09:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Public investment and government โ€˜culture changeโ€™ required to boost community-led housing Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.

Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.

10.02.2026 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
We're hiring an Interim Director Safe, secure and affordable homes for all.

Exciting opportunity: @rentersreformco.bsky.social are looking for a new Interim Director!

This role offers a unique chance to help drive lasting change and ensure rentersโ€™ voices are heard at the highest levels. Apply by 4 December๐Ÿ‘‰https://rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/were-hiring-interim-director

26.11.2025 11:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Todayโ€™s government announcement on the implementation of the Rentersโ€™ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.ย  ย  The positive news is that the long-awaited end to Sectionโ€ฆ |... Todayโ€™s government announcement on the implementation of the Rentersโ€™ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.ย  ย  The positive news is that the long-awaited end to Section 21...

Todayโ€™s government announcement on the implementation of the Rentersโ€™ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.

The three stages are due to start with Stage 1 next May. Take a look at our reflections and thoughts on the timeline here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

14.11.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another opportunity to join the Nationwide Foundation! Weโ€™re looking for a talented comms professional who can tell a compelling story of our work and impact across audiences, putting people and why homes matter at the heart.

Find out more and apply by 24 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...

12.11.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re hiring! ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ’ผWe're looking for a knowledgeable and professional individual to provide programme and grant management support for our Transforming the Private Rented Sector programme for 12 months (with potential for extension).

Find out more apply by 18 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...

03.11.2025 11:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After more than a decade of campaigning, we are finally here. ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘

Yesterday the Rentersโ€™ Rights Bill received Royal Assent โ€“ an incredible lesson in determination, resolute focus and resilience against the choppy seas of political change. Read our thoughts: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

28.10.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're backing @thetcpa.bsky.social's call to strengthen the Planning and Infrastructure Bill so every home supports our health and wellbeing.

Peers vote next week and urgent change is needed. Find out more about the proposed amendments and how you can help: www.tcpa.org.uk/healthy-home...

24.10.2025 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As the founding funder of the @rentersreformco.bsky.social, we're immensely proud of our role in delivering this, and are hugely grateful to the work of all coalition members, who've never given up.

We're working for a private rented sector that works for everyone - look out for more from us soon!

22.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This party conference season, our team travelled across the UK, listening to powerful speakers & bold ideas on housing.

โœ๏ธOur latest blog includes our reflections from the conferences and why we believe a โ€˜Homes for Allโ€™ approach is so important. Read now: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/party-confer...

22.10.2025 14:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The day has finally come - the Renters' Rights Bill has been approved by the House of Commons! This isn't a small achievement, it's a result of years of campaigning and fighting on behalf of the 4.6 million private renting households in England. 1/2

22.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Community ownership and Pride in Place | Community Land Trust Network Featured image: Hastings Commons CLT credit Johnny Thompson The UK government has announced up to ยฃ5bn of investment for 339 "overlooked" communit ...

What role could community ownership play in the Pride in Place programme?

It could be a tool in the box, but it could also transform the power of communities to led in their regeneration, and with a regenerative rather than extractive model.

www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/news-and-eve...

10.10.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

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

If youโ€™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 below๐Ÿ‘‡

Drop us โœ‰๏ธif you'd like to talk housing at the conference!

26.09.2025 10:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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

๐Ÿ‘‹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 ๐Ÿ“โฐ

22.09.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're proud funders of the Community-Led Housing (CLH) Alliance ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ

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!

17.09.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

17.09.2025 10:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Are you a community organisation in Scotland working to address local housing needs? Join the Community Led Housing Alliance (free) and help campaign for greater support in the run up to the 2026 Scottish election.

@communitylandsc.bsky.social @dtascotland.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social

17.09.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ariane Burgess: Building better neighbourhoods through community-led housing Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, is celebrating Scottish Housing Day 2025 by championing the power of community-led housing to create thriving, resilient neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, is celebrating Scottish Housing Day 2025 by championing the power of community-led housing to create thriving, resilient neighbourhoods across Scotland.

17.09.2025 11:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

Don't miss our event, chaired by @thefabians.bsky.social:
๐Ÿ—“๏ธDate: Monday, 29 September
โฐTime: 4.15pm
๐Ÿ“Location: Bluecoat, Liverpool

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

04.09.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™ll be attending several of this year's party conferences to bring stakeholders together to discuss solutions to the housing crisis.

Weโ€™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

27.08.2025 08:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Designed graphic with a bright yellow background. On the left is an image of a man in a suit handing over keys to a female hand. On the right the logo in blue says 'Private Renting Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Collaboration, Change.' Below that, text says 'Launched today'

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Big news! Today weโ€™ve launched the Private Renting Knowledge Hub โ€“ a new space to build evidence, collaboration and long-term meaningful change in Englandโ€™s private rented sector (PRS) ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿค

29.07.2025 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Scaling Community Land Trusts Is No Longer a Niche Idea - Itโ€™s a Proven Strategy for Rural Housing | Community Land Trust Network Alison Ward, Executive Director of Middlemarch Community-led Homes, shares emerging data on the pipeline for rural affordable schemes that demonstrates how ...

We have a proven model to increase rural social housing. This great blog by Alison Ward explains all, looking at Devon where it is firing on all cylinders. Now we just need to fix the early stage ยฃยฃยฃ gap... looking at @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social!

www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/news-and-eve...

22.07.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This new Community-led Housing Alliance marks a pivotal moment in reshaping housing policy for the better, and we're proud to fund and support this major step forward๐Ÿ‘

As long-term funders of community-led housing, we truly believe in its power to deliver more decent, affordable homes at scale.

07.07.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A really important package, and I particularly welcome the explicit references to community led housing, rural and regeneration - there can be no "one size fit all" approach to the varied housing pressures across England, so flexibility is key. But also...

02.07.2025 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Attending the @local.gov.uk conference this week? Don't miss out on our event to find out how you can support community-led homes in your area.

We'll be exploring how local govt can diversify housing production and utilise community-assets to boost the delivery of affordable homes.

Details๐Ÿ‘‡

30.06.2025 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Value of Housing - Nationwide Foundation

Today was also perfect timing to announce the publication of our new report, The Value of Housing: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/publications...

This goes beyond valuing homes in bricks and mortar. It draws on evidence that housing has deep affects across health, education, productivity & equality.

25.06.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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