National Housing Federation
Encyclopedia
The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the umbrella organisation for social housing providers in the UK.
Function
The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England.It represents the work of housing associations and campaigns for better housing. The Federation's members provide two and a half million homes for more than five million people. And each year they invest in a diverse range of neighbourhood projects that help create strong, vibrant communities.
In 2010, the NHF won its campaign to stop energy companies charging pre-pay meter customers more than quarterly billed customers. .
Find out about housing associations — independent, not-for-profit social businesses set up to provide affordable homes for people in housing need.
What the National Housing Federation does
Visit the website to find out more about what the National Housing Federation does.Campaigns - the Federation campaigns at a local and national level to ensure housing associations can continue to deliver affordable housing.
Policy - leads on the housing and neighbourhoods policy agenda on key issues such as sustainability, care and support, equality and homelessness.
Events - conferences and exhibitions for the social housing sector.
Training - a national training programme is specifically aimed at housing professionals and board members across the sector.
Publications - guides, books, manuals, online resources and free downloadable documents for housing professionals.
Services for members - a range of organisational and business support for members and their tenants.
Structure
It is situated near Holborn tube stationHolborn tube station
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It has three offices:
- Manchester
- Bristol
- London (Head Office)
History
The NHF was formerly known as the National Federation of Housing Associations, which was situated at 88 Old StreetOld Street
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