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📢 HACT's next Green Skills Network meeting will be taking place on Saturday, 9th December, at 13:00. This session will be chaired by Dave Bussey from Clarion Futures and feature guest speaker David Pierpoint, Founder and Chief Executive of The Retrofit Academy . David will share insights into The Retrofit Academy’s work, including: ✅ The Academy’s role in training over 8,000 retrofit professionals since 2019 ✅ Training opportunities and their impact ✅ How we can support those furthest from the employment market into retrofit training and jobs ✅ Exciting initiatives and developments in retrofit skills This is an excellent opportunity to hear from a leading voice in the retrofit sector, ask your questions, and gain valuable insights into the future of green skills. 👉 Don’t miss out – register your interest here https://buff.ly/3B458Pb #GreenSkills #RetrofitCredits #Decarbonisation #SocialHousing #NetZero

🗣 "For other housing providers, it’s a no-brainer. HACT provides excellent tools and portals to make the process straightforward." Another glowing review of our award-winning Retrofit Credits programme ✨ We spoke to Jason MacCormick, Director of Sustainability at Saffron Housing Trust Limited about their journey as a provider. Read and download the full case study here 👉 https://buff.ly/4fHVq4b #RetrofitCredits #UnlockNetZero

What a fantastic day at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live yesterday, we are ready for day 2! Yesterday saw HACT's Business Development Director, Matthew Grenier join a panel discussing delivering social value in new developments which was a fantastic and really engaging session. Today you can catch Head of Communities Rebecca Rieley speaking about the future of community investment and Head of Retrofit Credits Antoine Pellet discussing how Retrofit Credits can play a part in long-term strategies for a carbon-free future. Our team are also at stand H411 for any questions or to have a chat about the impact you are delivering. See you soon!

HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live are in full flow with Antoine Pellet speaking at Unlock Net Zero Live about "Optimising the funding mix". You can catch Matthew Grenier speaking later today as well as Antoine and Rebecca Rieley speaking tomorrow. You can also meet our team at our stand H411 to ask us your questions, chat more about the sessions or how we can support you with social value, community investment, decarbonisation and more.

Today, we’re proud to support National Energy Action (NEA) #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, shining a light on a critical issue affecting millions across the UK. Energy bills remain impossibly high, and with less government support this winter, the most vulnerable are facing mounting challenges.   💚 At HACT, we’re committed to making a difference. Through the HACT Fuel Fund, in partnership with Family Fund Business Services (FFBS), we’re helping alleviate some of the pressure for social housing residents. 💚 There is still around £800,000 available to support residents in need today. We know the journey to alleviating fuel poverty is far from over, but every step counts. 👉 If you have residents in need of help this winter, please reach out to a member of our team at energyhardship@hact.org.uk   👉 Head over to National Energy Action (NEA) and Energy Saving Trust to learn more about the incredible work they’re doing to raise awareness and support those impacted.   No one should be left out in the cold this winter 💙 #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay #SocialHousing #EnergyHardship

See you all tomorrow! 🏡 #HOMESUK #UnlockNetZeroLive

Come and join us at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live this week where several of the HACT team will be speaking and taking part in some fantastic sessions.   We'll also be exhibiting so come along to stand H411, take a seat and have a chat with the team while you're there.   If you'd like to arrange to meet one of the team then just drop us a line at info@hact.org. uk Antoine Pellet Matthew Grenier Rebecca Rieley #Events #HomesUK #UNZLive #Networking #SocialHousing

📣 What's been happening in our #CommunityCentresNetwork 🏘️? The Community Centres Network met in October to look at a new opportunity for booking systems for community spaces. Bourneville Village Trust shared more on their community spaces strategy and we heard about Good Practice Mentors based at South Yorkshire Housing Association that continues the legacy of the National Ageing Better prgoramme. If you'd like to be involved in this or any of our other community investment networks, get in touch with HACT Network Lead Dean McGlynn https://buff.ly/3O5OWjg

🗣 Social Value for Housing Providers webinar Join us on Tuesday 3rd December, 10:00–10:30 for the first in our Let’s Talk Social Value series! In this session, Lara Phelps, HACT’s Head of Sales and Customer Relationships, will explore how housing associations and social housing providers can model and measure social value to create transformational, long-term impact for their local communities. This is a must-attend for anyone in the social housing sector looking to maximise the positive impact of their work. 👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/410Q3ss 👉 Explore the full series: https://buff.ly/40ZH8re #SocialValue #SocialHousing #CommunityImpact

Today we're proud to launch a new groundbreaking report : 📰 “Community Benefits: A Framework to Capture the Impact of Community Spaces,” developed in collaboration with seven organisations from across the sector: Clarion Futures (Clarion Housing Group), SNG (Sovereign Network Group), Home Group, Yorkshire Housing, Orbit Group, Places for People and Bournville Village Trust. This pioneering research explores how community spaces serve as vital hubs for resident engagement, service delivery and social support—playing a critical role in fostering wellbeing, social cohesion, and economic resilience. Amid challenges like the cost-of-living crisis, the report introduces an innovative Impact Measurement Framework to guide housing associations in maximizing the value of these spaces and making strong cases for investment. Key Outcomes: ✅ Sector-Wide Insights: Comprehensive analysis of the volume, management, and diverse usage of community spaces, from traditional centers to innovative hubs like converted flats and gardens. ✅ Impact Measurement Framework: Practical tools, incorporating HACT’s Social Value Bank, to measure and articulate the transformative value of community spaces. ✅ Actionable Recommendations: Strategies to enhance impact, align with broader social value goals, and build compelling business cases for sustained investment. Lead by Dr Frances Harkin, Head of Services at HACT, she commented, “This framework addresses the pressing need to articulate the impact of community spaces clearly and consistently and aims to help housing associations and their partners demonstrate the immense social value these spaces bring to their communities.” Rebecca Rieley, Head of Communities and Projects at HACT, said: "Community spaces are the backbone of thriving communities. They provide places for connection, support, and opportunity, but they also play a crucial strategic role in achieving social value. This report empowers housing associations to showcase the immense value of these spaces and secure the investment needed to ensure their long-term impact.” Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ePx5UsAv Together, let’s champion the role of community spaces in building thriving, resilient communities! 🏘️✨ 📧 For more information, visit www.hact.org.uk or contact us at communities@hact.org.uk.