Castle Peak Group

🏰 Castle Peak Group are undertaking some research to understand and address barriers to board diversity in Housing Associations. 📈 We’re doing this through a short survey, which we would be really grateful for you to complete, the survey is anonymous, and it should only take you 5 minutes: https://lnkd.in/evBJ3xUS 🕵 We’ll be analysing the results and sharing the findings to support future best practice for everyone in the industry. 👉 PS: you can read a recent report on housing board diversity we conducted here: https://lnkd.in/e3hVTSSe

📌 We are delighted to partner with Dance City to a appoint a Chair of the Board. Dance City is a Charity and its main objective is that of promoting, maintaining, improving and educating by the encouragement of the arts. 📌 Established for almost 40 years, Dance City is the North East’s leading development organisation for dance, which exists to lead and support a thriving dance ecology in the region. 📌 There is now an exciting opportunity for an inspirational new Chair of the Board to lead the organisation into the next stage of its development. We are looking for an experienced Chair, and by that we mean someone who has served on another Board or at a senior management level. 📌 The ideal candidate will have experience of leading a team and will take both a creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving and be a strategic thinker. An understanding of charity governance is essential as is a personal passion for the arts.   📌 Please see the attached candidate pack below with details on how to apply or message:   James.carss@castlepeak-group.com   #chair #dance #arts #board #leadership

UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO BOARD DIVERSITY IN HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS! WE NEED MORE RESPONSES PLEASE!! 📌 Do you work for a housing organisation and are involved in appointing the board? (CEO/Chair/Governance/NED). 📌 Castle Peak Group are collecting vital information that will be shared into our second research report. 📌 We are doing this through a short survey which is anonymous, and you can take it by clicking the link in the comments. It should only take 5 minutes. 📌 This is a UK national survey we will be analysing the results, and sharing the findings to support future best practice for everyone in the industry. Please like, share and send on this post so we can get as much data as possible.

Did you know that women make up just 16% of the current construction workforce? 😯   That’s why we are proud to be participating in the Women into Home Building programme.   The programme offers training and insight sessions to develop your knowledge of site management. You can also gain hands-on experience from a two-week work placement. 👷♀️   We are offering work placements in: ➡️ Durham ➡️ East Midlands ➡️ Wales ➡️ Wessex ➡️ Yorkshire ➡️ Thames Valley ➡️ Scotland West ➡️ South West ➡️ Thames Gateway ➡️ Essex ➡️ West Midlands Applications will be open until Sunday 23rd March, find out more and apply today at www.HBF.co.uk/WIHB #WIHB #womenintohomebuilding Home Builders Federation

📌 Just under 10 million people (17.7%) in England and Wales are living with a disability, and in parts of the country the rate of people with a disability is above one in five. 📌 That's important for all employers to understand, but is even more important in social housing where we know 29% of residents have a disability. 📌 National Housing Federation EDI data tells us that despite that, just 9% of the sector's workforce has a disability or a long-term health condition, and even fewer in senior roles. 📌 Not all disabilities are visible, and not everyone is comfortable disclosing their health status or where they may have caring responsibilities at home. 📌 That means housing providers don't have a clear idea how representative they are on disability, and may not have the diverse voices in the room required to make the best decisions for their customers. 📌 This was one of the concerns which came through strongly in our recent research on diversity and inclusion in the housing sector, with contributors contrasting good progress on gender and ethnic diversity with the need to step up on disability. 💒 Read what housing sector leaders had to say, and some of the ways they are trying to improve, in the full report linked below: https://lnkd.in/e3hVTSSe 🏰 Castle Peak Group 🏰

We’re excited to welcome James Carss, Founder & CEO of Castle Peak Group, and Arlen Pettitt, freelance Policy and Communications Consultant, to the HDN Board Diversity Conference on 15th May at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds! In their breakout session, James and Arlen will share key insights from their latest research on diversity in housing in the North East of England, covering race, gender, disability, and socio-economic background. Expect a thought-provoking discussion on where progress is happening, the challenges that remain, and the practical steps boards can take to drive meaningful change. This session is not just about conversation, it’s about action. Join us to explore how boards can foster inclusive cultures, recruit diverse talent, and make a lasting impact in the sector.💡 Don't miss this crucial discussion, register now! https://lnkd.in/dRJEPnpy A huge thank you to our headline sponsors, Devonshires Solicitors, for their support in making this event possible. 🙌 #HDNBoardDiversity #HousingDiversity #Leadership #InclusiveBoards #CommunityEngagement #Inclusion #conference #conference2025 #diversityconference #boardconference #diversityandinclusion #hdn #housingdiversitynetwork #boardmembers

Our Board Diversity Conference is just around the corner! Have you secured your spot yet? https://lnkd.in/dRJEPnpy Here is a short video from James Carss, Founder & CEO of Castle Peak Group, he will be speaking on ‘Diversity and Housing – Lessons from the North East’. He’ll be joined by Arlen Pettitt, a freelance Policy and Communications Consultant, for an insightful discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance how you serve your tenants. Register now! Big thank you to our Headline Sponsors Devonshires. #CommunityEngagement #Inclusion #conference #conference2025 #diversityconference #boardconference #diversityandinclusion #hdn #housingdiversitynetwork #boardmembers

We are excited to be attending the NHF Board Leadership Conference tomorrow and helping to facilitate a session on Friday. Happy to meet and talk to all connections who are attending. James Carss

💡 An insightful new report by EY shedding light on impactful strategies to tackle the under-representation of women and minority groups, as well as the persistent inequalities in workplace experiences within UK businesses. 💒 Also great too see social housing provider Home Group mentioned for their great initiatives that recognise and celebrate employee difference. 📌 Fostering an inclusive culture as a core objective empowers companies to implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives that transcend mere statistics, focusing on driving substantial change towards a more diverse and inclusive work environment. 📌 Every stride, regardless of size, taken towards enhancing diversity and inclusion can significantly benefit both businesses and their workforce.

New Research Uncovers Housing’s Approach To Diversity- Castle Peak Group. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKEAqZXD