We wrapped up #CHCAnnual25 with a session on building safety, informative workshops, a keynote on technology and disinformation and a panel on trust - Rich discussions and too many insights to share here, so look out for a roundup soon! Huge thanks to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners.

The Year Ahead: Politics, Policy, and People Dr Jac Larner was joined by Nerys Evans from Cavendish Cymru and Steffan Evans from the Bevan Foundation for a panel focused on the latest policy developments and the economic forecasts and social trends impacting tenants. Highlights in thread👇🧵

We've kicked off Day#2 of #CHCAnnual25 with a keynote from Dr Jac Larner, Cardiff University, where he's been talking us through what a larger Senedd and the brand-new voting system will mean for the political map of Wales.👇🧵

Good morning from @techniquest.org! Before we dive back into key discussions on housing, policy, and safety on Day #2 of #CHCAnnual25, here's a quick recap of what happened yesterday.👇🧵

🧵(1/4) The Chief Executives of the National Housing Federation (NHF), the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and Community Housing Cymru (CHC) came together earlier today at #CHCAnnual25 to explore how the housing sectors in each nation are adapting and leading through change.

🧵(1/3) HACT’s CEO Andrew van Doorn joined us today at #CHCAnnual25 to introduce the UK HIVE, a new centre for collaborative innovation, research and development in social housing.

🧵(1/4) For the first panel session of #CHCAnnual25, we invited three experts to discuss what it really takes to build thriving communities. The message was clear: Involving the local communities is key to the success of any placemaking effort.

🧵(1/3) “We need a bold and deliverable plan to end Wales’ housing emergency, because the people of Wales have the right to live with dignity in warm affordable homes that allow them to thrive and stay healthy”, says CHC’s CEO Stuart Ropke. Wales needs Homes: for every future. #CHCAnnual25.

We are really looking forward to welcoming housing association colleagues, sponsors, partner organisations, and Welsh Government representatives to our Annual Conference in Techniquest tomorrow. We’re ready. Are you? #CHCAnnual25 #SocialHousing #Conference #Wales

In our last session of this year's Finance Conference: "The Finance Leader as Activist, Innovator, and Community Builder" featured Sandy Murray from ClwydAlyn and Rhys Parry from Adra. Together they talked about the lessons they've learned from their leadership position in their organisations.

Siân Lloyd is hosting a panel discussion on "Social value and impact investment: What investors want" Panel includes: - Matthew Grenier, HACT - Mark Evans, Nationwide - Sharon Woodward, The Housing Finance Corporation - Gwyndaf Tobias, Monmouthshire Housing

Dr Guy Marshall presented the keynote speech: "AI and the future for housing finance." AI is on the front and back page of the Financial Times today. It's in the news often because it's important. Nvidia is the largest company in the world, they make graphics chips. Worth over $4 trillion.

Good morning from Llandrindod Wells for Day 2 of Finance Conference. This morning we'll be hearing Dr Guy Marshall on the subject of "AI and the future of housing finance." Dr Marshall is technology strategist, Chartered Mathematician, and AI governance expert.

That's a wrap for day 1 of the Finance Conference, finishing with networking drinks. A big diolch yn fawr iawn to all our speakers, panelists, exhibitors, delegates, members and sponsors who have made today happen.

For the final session of the day, Kitty Horlick presented on 'Understanding Blockchain and AI, their business potential, and how they can be used in the housing industry.' See the 🧵 for what Kitty covered in her talk

For the afternoon panel, Siân Lloyd hosted 'Navigating the storm: economic and political uncertainty' Panelists included our very own Elly Lock, Professor Calvin Jones and Bethan Sayed from Climate Cymru.

On the third session, Siân Lloyd chaired a panel discussion on 'Future-proofing finance: Risk, resilience and regulation'. The conversation included: - Tom Miller, Centrus - Gemma Bell, Devonshires - Jayne Owen, North Wales Housing

In the second session of the morning. A panel session entitled: 'Strategic finance in action: 'What's working in Wales and beyond' with: Richard Conway, Centrus Alex Morgan, Savills Terri McCullagh, Danske Bank Howard Toplis, Tai Calon

Hello everyone, my name is Tom. I will be posting today at our Finance Conference in Llandrindod Wells. We kicked off today with the economist, author and academic Trevor Williams on the topic of 'Shifting ground: how global change is hitting home'

Cardiff University welcomed Welsh social housing reps for @chcymru.bsky.social’s first Asset Managers Meeting. The morning session showcased WSA research on housing & the built environment, including insights to the #TransformingHomes project. Thanks to @julianransom.bsky.social and Jonathan Conway.

Finance 2025 is your deep dive into the critical issues: practical AI, what impact investors really want, plus the latest on SORP, pensions & tax. Build a more resilient financial strategy. Secure your place: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...

Cyllid 2025 yw eich golwg ddofn ar y materion hanfodol: deallusrwydd artiffisial ymarferol, pa effaith mae buddsoddwyr wirioneddol ei eisiau, ynghyd â’r diweddaraf ar SORP, pensiynau a threth. Adeiladu strategaeth ariannol fwy cydnerth. Sicrhau eich lle: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...

Cawsom ein tristau a’n dychryn i glywed am farwolaeth ddisymwth Hefin David. Roedd yn wleidydd meddylgar ac angerddol, yn ymroddedig i’w gymuned yng Nghaerffili. Gan bab yn CHC, mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimlad gyda’i deulu, ei anwyliaid a’i gydweithwyr.

We are saddened and shocked to hear Hefin David MS has passed away suddenly. He was a thoughtful and passionate politician, dedicated to his community in Caerphilly. From everyone at CHC, our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and colleagues.

Gwerthu tocynnau’r Un Gynhadledd Fawr yn cau yfory! Peidiwch a colli sgwrs fwyaf yr haf am dai cymdeithasol yn 3/4 Gorffennaf. One Big ticket sales closing tomorrow! Don't miss the biggest social housing conversation of the summer on 3/4 July. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ahjb2p6

🚨 One week left to book! Heading to #OneBig2025? Join housing pros, partners + changemakers in Llandrindod Wells on 3–4 July. We’re talking placemaking, net zero, community cohesion & more — with some incredible speakers. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/59v2rf3u #SocialHousing #WalesHousing

🚨 Un wythnos i fynd! Dod i #UnGynhadleddFawr 2025? Ymunwch â gweithwyr proffesiynol tai, partneriaid a gwneuthurwyr newid ar 3-4 Gorffennaf. Byddwn yn trafod creu lle, sero net, cydlyniant cymunedol a mwy – gyda nifer o siaradwyr anhygoel. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/yusdhuwv #TaiCymdeithasol #TaiCymru

⌛ Cyfle olaf i weithio hefo ni! ✅ Ymgynghorydd Cyfathrebu ✅ Ymgynghorydd Materion Cyhoeddus a Pholisi ✅ Cynorthwyydd Materion Allanol 🗓 Dyddiau cau: 5pm Dydd Mawrth 17.6.2025 📍 Gweithio o bell (DU) 👉 chcymru.org.uk/about-us/abo...

⌛ Last chance to join our team! ✅ Communications Advisor ✅ Public Affairs and Policy Advisor ✅ External Affairs Assistant 🗓 Deadline: 5pm Tuesday 17.6.2025 📍 Remote (UK) 👉 chcymru.org.uk/about-us/abo...

📢 We're hiring! 📢 We're looking for a skilled Public Affairs and Policy Advisor to drive meaningful policy change to support housing associations across Wales. 📍 Remote (UK) 🗓 Closing Date: 17.6.2025 👉 chcymru.org.uk/about-us/abo... #PublicAffairs #PolicyAdvisor #HousingSector #JobOpportunity

Today, @tpascymru.bsky.social has published their Mini Tenant-Pulse findings on Welsh Government’s proposed changes to the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, which include new requirements for how social landlords must respond to hazard reports. Our response is here: chcymru.org.uk/news-and-blo...

🌟 We're hiring! 3 fantastic opportunities to join us. But what’s it really like to work at CHC? Watch the video below to find out! 🌟 Rydyn ni’n recriwtio! 3 chyfle gwych i ymuno â ni. Ond sut brofiad yw gweithio yma mewn gwirionedd? Gwyliwch y fideo isod i ddarganfod! ➡️ bit.ly/3Hogctl

📢 We’re hiring: Communications Advisor 📍 Lleoliad / Location: Gweithio o bell / Remote - UK 💷 Cyflog / Salary: £38,000 🗓 5pm, 17.6.2025 Gwnewch gais heddiw! / Apply today! 👉 bit.ly/3Hogctl #CommunicationsAdvisor #HousingSector #CommsJobs #CynghoryddCyfathrebu #SectorTai #SwyddiCyfathrebu

📢Cyfleoedd swyddi/ Job opportunities Join us in working to make Wales a country where good housing is a basic right for all: 🔹Communications Advisor 🔹Public Affairs + Policy Advisor 🔹External Affairs Assistant 📍Remote (UK) 🗓5pm, 17 June 2025 👉 bit.ly/3Z3NGDi #Hiring #JobsWales #SwyddiCymru

The Welsh Government has now published its Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill. bit.ly/3SOeNhX In the coming days, will be working through the legislation in detail to understand any areas of concern and put together a programme of external affairs and engagement opportunities.

Great to see the Affordable Housing Taskforce report published today, setting out solutions to deliver more affordable homes for the people of Wales. Join us at our One Big conference in July to discuss what the recommendations mean for housing associations: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...

We are pleased to see our evidence reflected in the Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee's report released today on Housing Support for vulnerable people. Read our response in full here: bit.ly/3GXKJ12

Work at a Welsh housing association? Looking to connect with others in your field? Don't miss our upcoming member community meet ups: 🏘️ Future homes - 7 May 🤝 Housing management & welfare - 4 June 📊 Finance - 15 July More info >> chcymru.org.uk/events/whats...

📰 CHC welcomes two new commercial partners We're delighted to announce that Savills UK and Newhall Janitorial have joined us as commercial partners for 2025/26. 🟡 Find out more >> chcymru.org.uk/news-and-blo...

🪙 How is the global economic climate going to impact Welsh housing assoc's? Join Centrus's John Tattersall & Tom Miller for an exclusive session on the global repercussions of recent international activity - and what it means for the sector's economic outlook More 👇

👉 Save the date: One Big Conference 2025 - 3/4 July Tickets will soon be on sale for this year's One Big in Llandrindod Wells We will be: ✅ celebrating the sector’s vital role now and for the future; ✅ analysing opportunities ahead; ✅ finding collective solutions to challenges. Watch this space!

Quick dispatches from the third round of workshops at #GovConf25 👇👇

🟢 What does organisational diversity look like? And why isn't there a standard approach to EDI? Claris D'cruz, EDI and governance consultant and trainer explains at #GovConf25 👇 #socialhousing #governance #Welshhousing #housingassociations

We're back for day two of #GovConf25 at Cardiff University's Sbarc building. Follow along for highlights as we focus on: 🟡 Effective governance in a complex environment 🟡 EDI 🟡 Language standards 🟡 Mapping culture and creating connections 🟡 ...and more!

"The chances of being burgled are fairly remote. The chances of a cyber attack are much higher," says Andy Dodge, partnership and business manager at Wales Cyber Innovation Hub. "Most organisations - and this is where most leaders fail - don't have an incident response plan." #GovConf25

Snippits from our first round of workshops at 👇 #GovConf25

85% of the people who died at Grenfell were BAME; 41% were disabled. "This was not accidental," says @alicjazalesinska.bsky.social. "Inequality is entrenched in the housing system". But, "if inequality is such an intrinsic part of housing...then it should also be part of solutions." #GovConf25

What can boards and governance professionals learn from the Grenfell Tower tragedy? 👇 Altair Ltd director Olu Olanrewaju shares his thoughts at #GovConf25

"The landscape of housing and governance is changing rapidly. The challenges are growing, but from what I have seen so far, so are the innovation, passion, and drive within this sector." - CHC chair @gerraint.bsky.social in his opening speech for #GovConf25

The doors are open for our 2025 Governance and Risk conference! We'll be posting highlights from the next two days here and over on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/community-housing-cymru Follow along and join in the conversation using #GovConf25