August 2020

Homes at the Heart

A national campaign and coalition calling for a once-in-a-generation investment in social housing.
Homes at the heart

Our homes have never been more important to us than they have been during the coronavirus crisis. For some people, home has been a sanctuary. For others, it has been a prison. Everyone deserves a safe, secure, comfortable place to call home. Not just now, in the middle of this crisis, but always. 

Investing in social housing makes this possible. It will also boost the economy, create jobs and improve people’s lives when our nation needs it most.

This campaign has been produced in partnership between the National Housing Federation, the Chartered Institute of Housing, National Federation of ALMOs, Association of Retained Council Housing, and Crisis.

We’re also delighted that over 60 supporters have already come on board, from Carers UK to NatWest.

First joint press release:

Read the press release which launched the campaign here.

Campaign updates:

#HomesAtTheHeart coalition writes to the Chancellor in support of social housing being at the heart of recovery. The open letter can be found here.

The Times have published a piece about the campaign and the letter today (25th June 2021) here.

Read the campaign supporting blogs:

Build, Build, Build  – more social rented homes
      Chloe Fletcher, Policy Director, NFA.     
      July 2020

Steady work and a stronger economy – begins with a stable home
      Maggie Cornall, Director of Operations, Blackpool Coastal Housing.
      August 2020

THE REDUCTION of carbon emissions is neither optional nor a luxury
       Ellie Patience, Commercial Business and Marketing Manager,  Your Homes
       Newcastle.
       August 2020

For further information, please contact Cheryl Stonehouse,
NFA Press and Communications Officer.

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