Top 5 takeaways from the Inside Housing Communications Conference 2026
This week, communications professionals from across the housing sector came together in London, for the Inside Housing Communications Conference, including Social’s Head of London office, Matt Geer.
Heading North – Could Burnham finally rebalance the UK’s over-centralised economy?
Andy Burnham’s core philosophy is about bringing power closer to the people, and few parts of the country stand to benefit more than the North.
Powered by Place: Why Andy Burnham’s “Manchesterism” could redraw Britain’s housing and regeneration landscape
Andy Burnham’s vision for devolved power, housing-led growth and stronger regional leadership is moving from a Greater Manchester experiment to a potential national blueprint.
Sustainability resourcing within UK social housing providers: Key takeaways from Newbridge Advisors’ Event
Last week, Matt Geer (Head of our London office) and I had the opportunity to attend a workshop hosted by Newbridge Advisors, following the
Housing 2026: We Don’t Need More Engagement — We Need Better Conversations
Last week, several members of the Social team attended the Housing 2026 conference at Manchester Central, which brought together key figures from across the
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: My journey from Apprentice to Operations Executive
As National Apprenticeship Week comes around again, I’ve taken some time to look back on the year that has passed since I wrote my
Key takeaways from NHF Comms and Influencing in Housing Conference
Social’s Heads of Manchester and London offices, Becki Ord and Matt Geer, attended the National Housing Federation’s Comms and Influencing in Housing Conference. Here are their takeaways
Social Impact Chat on ESG: State of the Nation
In our latest Impact Chat, Social’s London Director, Luke Cross, was joined by a panel of ESG specialists to explore the state of sustainability in the UK housing beyond the noise of political
Create compelling LinkedIn posts that actually reach people…
Nowadays, LinkedIn is more than a networking platform, it’s a space where people can share ideas and insights. That being said, creating a post
Championing visibility and celebrating the importance of Black people in the communications industry
I am coming towards the end of my first month at Social and wanted to share some reflections on Black History Month, particularly around the importance of championing visibility and seeing Black people in positions of influence within the communications industry.
Listening, learning and sharing: Reflections for International Day for Older Persons
The UN’s International Day for Older Persons (1st October) is an awareness day that gains more and more importance every year because of the
One year at Social – navigating a new country, sector, and media landscape
One year ago, I packed up my life and said goodbye to everyone and everything I knew. With a one-way ticket to London and