18 December 2023

We recently asked some members of our Finance Policy Advisory Group (FPAG), to tell us why they think it is important to attend Housing Finance. Hear is what they had to say.

Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

Finance colleagues need to be more outward-looking and to seek out best practices, the conference gives the perfect opportunity to do that

Phil Elvy
Phil Elvy, Executive Director of Finance, Great Places Housing Group
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

Keeping up to date with the latest in the sector, hearing about others' experience of dealing with certain issues, whether that is mergers, raising funds, cyber-attacks etc. I find this invaluable insight.

Always great to network and meet people face to face.

Shaeem Azam
Director of Finance and IT, Golden Lane Housing
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

In the age of hybrid working it is a chance to meet face-to-face with peers, consultants and stakeholders. It is also good to understand the challenges faced by the sector and find out how others are addressing these challenges.

James Walder
Executive Director of Finance & Business Support, North Star Housing Group
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

Ability to network with peers and discuss issues in a wider context.

Julian Pearce
Chief Financial Officer, bpha
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

Geared towards the common finance issues we face as a sector, allows finance colleagues at all stages in their career an opportunity to learn and develop, allows us to share best practice with each other.

Kal Kay
Chief Financial Officer, Your Housing
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

It’s one of the best times to think outside the day job surrounded by excellent people who are all willing to give their time and experience to help make a difference to housing issues. I am sure lots of attendees have a dichotomy of wishing it was longer to get more out of it against worrying about how much time out of the day job it takes.

Nathan Mallows
Director of Finance, People and Change, Coastline
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

The opportunity to learn, share ideas, build your network, and have fun with people trying to tackle the same issues across the sector is unique – anyone serious about building their career in housing finance should want to attend this event.

Steve Aleppo
Executive Director of Finance & Governance, Eastlight Community Homes
Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

Shines a spotlight on the key financial matters affecting the sector and potential solutions as well as looking forward to what is coming on the horizon that needs to be dealt with. It is also the opportunity to do 3 above!

Steven Brook
Chief Executive, Harrogate Housing Association

About FPAG

The Finance Policy Advisory Group (FPAG) is a panel of expert advisors from our housing association membership. The group helps to inform and drive the NHF's work on finance policy on behalf of the housing sector.

Find out more about the members of the group and the areas it covers.

Finance Policy Advisory Group (FPAG)