From Legal Definitions to Lived Realities: Why This Ruling Matters for Trans People — And What We Do Next 17/04/2025 By Joanne Lockwood Inclusive Culture Expert | SEE Change Happen It’s hard to put into words how it feels to read a judgment that, in effect, tells you that the law no longer sees you as the woman you know yourself to be. That your transition, your documentation, your journey — even your Gender
Practical Steps for Ensuring Diversity on Boards 12/02/2025 Sarah O’Neill, HDN Board Member and Chair of Willow Tree Housing Partnership and shares her thoughts: I’ve been thinking recently about the responsibilities of boards when it comes to diversity, equality, and inclusion (EDI). Crucially boards set the tone for the organisation, ensure EDI is embedded into strategy and governance,
Berneslai Homes: A C1 Rating Helped by a Focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 13/01/2025 Housing Diversity Network (HDN) were delighted that Berneslai Homes recently received a C1 governance rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a recognition that underscores their strong leadership, compliance, and focus on delivering high-quality services to tenants. The RSH commented positively on the organisation’s commitment to equality, diversity, and
Inclusive engagement: creating places that enhance quality of life 11/12/2024 Guest blog by Melissa Lacide. Inclusive engagement is central to creating homes and neighbourhoods that support people’s quality of life. This principle guided my recent webinar with members of the Housing Diversity Network, where we explored the importance of meaningful consultation and engagement and shared some practical tools developed by
A Promise to be Proud of: The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge 09/12/2024 Guest blog by Jack Mason. The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, developed by HouseProud and delivered by Stonewall Housing, is a free-of-charge initiative for social housing providers across the country to showcase their commitment to inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ residents. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of 9 housing providers, we’ve been
Confronting Islamophobia: The Role of Housing in Building Inclusive Communities 21/11/2024 I’ve just been reading the Runnymede Trust’s November 2024 report, Islamophobia: The Intensification of Racism Against Muslim Communities in the UK, which highlights how anti-Muslim racism—or Islamophobia—has deepened across society. The report frames this issue as not merely a product of individual prejudice but as a systemic, structural issue perpetuated by