Alexandra Gibson
@alexmariag.bsky.social
Award-winning Events @cihhousing.bsky.social | Lead associate @ Addressing Domestic Abuse (CIC) | Talking all things #ukhousing. Mama to the most handsome boy & cutest 🐶. Beer drinker, gym goer, poetry lover. Kindness always. #HousingCommunitySummit
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We attended the #HousingCommunitySummit to spotlight our report ‘A long way from home’ on temporary accommodation.
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
September 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We attended the #HousingCommunitySummit to spotlight our report ‘A long way from home’ on temporary accommodation.
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
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We had a wonderful time at the annual #HousingCommunitySummit, with @cihhousing.bsky.social, in Liverpool.
It was great to see the housing sector come together for two days of insightful debate and collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone that joined us there, and to all that made it possible.
It was great to see the housing sector come together for two days of insightful debate and collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone that joined us there, and to all that made it possible.
September 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We had a wonderful time at the annual #HousingCommunitySummit, with @cihhousing.bsky.social, in Liverpool.
It was great to see the housing sector come together for two days of insightful debate and collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone that joined us there, and to all that made it possible.
It was great to see the housing sector come together for two days of insightful debate and collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone that joined us there, and to all that made it possible.
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First book talk of many done! Fantastic to engage with industry professionals @ #HousingCommunitySummit
"Debt Trap Nation: Family Homelessness in a Failing State" is now available to order - with all royalties going to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse.
Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kath...
"Debt Trap Nation: Family Homelessness in a Failing State" is now available to order - with all royalties going to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse.
Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kath...
September 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
First book talk of many done! Fantastic to engage with industry professionals @ #HousingCommunitySummit
"Debt Trap Nation: Family Homelessness in a Failing State" is now available to order - with all royalties going to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse.
Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kath...
"Debt Trap Nation: Family Homelessness in a Failing State" is now available to order - with all royalties going to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse.
Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kath...
Thank you to everyone that attended the #HousingCommunitySummit 2025 ✨
Make sure to secure your place early for 2026. Call for papers and speakers will go out in early February. #ukhousing
Make sure to secure your place early for 2026. Call for papers and speakers will go out in early February. #ukhousing
September 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thank you to everyone that attended the #HousingCommunitySummit 2025 ✨
Make sure to secure your place early for 2026. Call for papers and speakers will go out in early February. #ukhousing
Make sure to secure your place early for 2026. Call for papers and speakers will go out in early February. #ukhousing
I’ve woken up to this view, and 2,000 followers on LinkedIn today, which feels huge! Thanks to everyone that engages - the housing community on here is incredible. ❤️✨
4 weeks to go until the housing community embarks on the Summit in Liverpool. 🌟
#ukhousing
4 weeks to go until the housing community embarks on the Summit in Liverpool. 🌟
#ukhousing
August 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
I’ve woken up to this view, and 2,000 followers on LinkedIn today, which feels huge! Thanks to everyone that engages - the housing community on here is incredible. ❤️✨
4 weeks to go until the housing community embarks on the Summit in Liverpool. 🌟
#ukhousing
4 weeks to go until the housing community embarks on the Summit in Liverpool. 🌟
#ukhousing
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Tune in to our latest podcast where we discuss the upcoming Housing Community Summit this September. Join host, @alexmariag.bsky.social, as she talks to our guests, @ngoodrichhsg.bsky.social, @crystalhicks.bsky.social and @akshitaa.bsky.social ➡️https://buff.ly/Z6dfNTK
July 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Tune in to our latest podcast where we discuss the upcoming Housing Community Summit this September. Join host, @alexmariag.bsky.social, as she talks to our guests, @ngoodrichhsg.bsky.social, @crystalhicks.bsky.social and @akshitaa.bsky.social ➡️https://buff.ly/Z6dfNTK
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We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
May 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
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Thanks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk for publishing my article with @trusselluk.bsky.social's new stats. No child should be held back by hunger, but too many grow up in severe hardship, blighting childhoods & with long term impacts on prospects in adulthood. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
No child should be held back by hunger
Helen Barnard, director of policy, research and impact at Trussell highlights that 130,000 emergency food parcels were provided to families with children across Yorkshire in the past year
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thanks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk for publishing my article with @trusselluk.bsky.social's new stats. No child should be held back by hunger, but too many grow up in severe hardship, blighting childhoods & with long term impacts on prospects in adulthood. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
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I need to liven up on this app so I’ll restart by the amazing news that our teams at @cihhousing.bsky.social & @natfednews.bsky.social have been nominated for two awards for our event #HousingCommunitySummit! 🌟🥳🎉
This recognition is a testament to the incredible effort, passion and partnership 🏡
This recognition is a testament to the incredible effort, passion and partnership 🏡
May 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I need to liven up on this app so I’ll restart by the amazing news that our teams at @cihhousing.bsky.social & @natfednews.bsky.social have been nominated for two awards for our event #HousingCommunitySummit! 🌟🥳🎉
This recognition is a testament to the incredible effort, passion and partnership 🏡
This recognition is a testament to the incredible effort, passion and partnership 🏡
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NEW ANALYSIS: One in five of people facing homelessness in England now have a disability or physical ill health. In 2019, it was one in eight households.
This is really worrying. 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is really worrying. 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England
Analysis of data also suggests the amount of social housing given to disabled people has gone down.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
NEW ANALYSIS: One in five of people facing homelessness in England now have a disability or physical ill health. In 2019, it was one in eight households.
This is really worrying. 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is really worrying. 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
May 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
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Read about Stop Social Housing Stigma's newly launched Tackling Stigma Journey Planner and much more in the new issue of CIH Unlocked 🔓
CIH members can read all Unlocked content here ➡️ buff.ly/xInICk7...
CIH members can read all Unlocked content here ➡️ buff.ly/xInICk7...
May 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Read about Stop Social Housing Stigma's newly launched Tackling Stigma Journey Planner and much more in the new issue of CIH Unlocked 🔓
CIH members can read all Unlocked content here ➡️ buff.ly/xInICk7...
CIH members can read all Unlocked content here ➡️ buff.ly/xInICk7...
The HCS LinkedIn page is now live. Head over to follow the event as it unfolds for 2025! 🏡⭐️
#HousingCommunitySummit2025
#HousingCommunitySummit
#ukhousing
#HousingCommunitySummit2025
#HousingCommunitySummit
#ukhousing
December 17, 2024 at 1:13 PM
The HCS LinkedIn page is now live. Head over to follow the event as it unfolds for 2025! 🏡⭐️
#HousingCommunitySummit2025
#HousingCommunitySummit
#ukhousing
#HousingCommunitySummit2025
#HousingCommunitySummit
#ukhousing
You get all of this exclusive to you as part of your Chartered Institute of Housing membership ⭐️👇🏼
Remember to renew before Christmas! And if you’re not a member already, why not treat yourself? 😉
#ukhousing #CPD #housing #housingprofessional #events #cih
Remember to renew before Christmas! And if you’re not a member already, why not treat yourself? 😉
#ukhousing #CPD #housing #housingprofessional #events #cih
December 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM
You get all of this exclusive to you as part of your Chartered Institute of Housing membership ⭐️👇🏼
Remember to renew before Christmas! And if you’re not a member already, why not treat yourself? 😉
#ukhousing #CPD #housing #housingprofessional #events #cih
Remember to renew before Christmas! And if you’re not a member already, why not treat yourself? 😉
#ukhousing #CPD #housing #housingprofessional #events #cih
With the postponed implementation of the #ProcurementAct2023, start off the new year by seizing the opportunity to get ahead of the game by joining us on 14 January at 12:30.
Free for Chartered Institute of Housing members 👇🏼
#ukhousing #procurement #housing
www.cih.org/events/navig...
Free for Chartered Institute of Housing members 👇🏼
#ukhousing #procurement #housing
www.cih.org/events/navig...
Navigating the delay: Preparing for the Procurement Act
www.cih.org
December 9, 2024 at 7:07 PM
With the postponed implementation of the #ProcurementAct2023, start off the new year by seizing the opportunity to get ahead of the game by joining us on 14 January at 12:30.
Free for Chartered Institute of Housing members 👇🏼
#ukhousing #procurement #housing
www.cih.org/events/navig...
Free for Chartered Institute of Housing members 👇🏼
#ukhousing #procurement #housing
www.cih.org/events/navig...
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Children born in local authorities with the highest poverty rates are expected to live 5 years less than those born in areas with the lowest rates.
Being born into poverty could take years off your life.
This is not okay. ❌ 2/3
Being born into poverty could take years off your life.
This is not okay. ❌ 2/3
December 4, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Children born in local authorities with the highest poverty rates are expected to live 5 years less than those born in areas with the lowest rates.
Being born into poverty could take years off your life.
This is not okay. ❌ 2/3
Being born into poverty could take years off your life.
This is not okay. ❌ 2/3
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Your feedback matters! Help shape the future of the Social Housing Round Table by taking our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK3HMBH
Enter by Dec 20th for a chance to win a Luxury M&S Hamper worth £100!
Enter by Dec 20th for a chance to win a Luxury M&S Hamper worth £100!
December 4, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Your feedback matters! Help shape the future of the Social Housing Round Table by taking our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK3HMBH
Enter by Dec 20th for a chance to win a Luxury M&S Hamper worth £100!
Enter by Dec 20th for a chance to win a Luxury M&S Hamper worth £100!
We all knew Greg Wallace was a bit of a pillock but turns out he’s a 💫 proper 💫 pillock
December 1, 2024 at 5:20 PM
We all knew Greg Wallace was a bit of a pillock but turns out he’s a 💫 proper 💫 pillock
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As part of the 16 days of action against domestic abuse. I’ve written a blog piece on how the incorporation of the right to adequate housing can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most: cih.org/blogs/a-righ...
A rights-based response to supporting families fleeing domestic abuse
Cerys Clark, policy and public affairs manager at CIH Cymru, argues that by incorporating the right to adequate housing we can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most.
cih.org
November 27, 2024 at 10:44 AM
As part of the 16 days of action against domestic abuse. I’ve written a blog piece on how the incorporation of the right to adequate housing can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most: cih.org/blogs/a-righ...
Is there anything better than that pre-decorations up house deep clean? 🧼 just me? 🥰🎄🏡
November 28, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Is there anything better than that pre-decorations up house deep clean? 🧼 just me? 🥰🎄🏡
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This moment in Bluesky is a great example of how joy itself can be defiance and resistance.
We are just hanging out, shitposting, being silly, happy, and normal. It is being treated as if it is transgressive, opting out of the endless negativity. Because in a way, it is.
Joy is my favorite weapon.
We are just hanging out, shitposting, being silly, happy, and normal. It is being treated as if it is transgressive, opting out of the endless negativity. Because in a way, it is.
Joy is my favorite weapon.
November 24, 2024 at 10:34 PM
This moment in Bluesky is a great example of how joy itself can be defiance and resistance.
We are just hanging out, shitposting, being silly, happy, and normal. It is being treated as if it is transgressive, opting out of the endless negativity. Because in a way, it is.
Joy is my favorite weapon.
We are just hanging out, shitposting, being silly, happy, and normal. It is being treated as if it is transgressive, opting out of the endless negativity. Because in a way, it is.
Joy is my favorite weapon.
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Reducing the huge number of social homes lost to the right to buy is a step forward. Building more social homes would actually start tackling the housing emergency. By next spring’s spending review we need to be seeing investment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy, Rayner proposes
The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Reducing the huge number of social homes lost to the right to buy is a step forward. Building more social homes would actually start tackling the housing emergency. By next spring’s spending review we need to be seeing investment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our South West 2025 programme is now live ⭐️ 🏡
Taking place on the new date of February 12-13, the popular conference is returning to Bristol.
Check out the programme and book your free member place: www.cih.org/events/south...
#ukhousing #cih
Taking place on the new date of February 12-13, the popular conference is returning to Bristol.
Check out the programme and book your free member place: www.cih.org/events/south...
#ukhousing #cih
November 25, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Our South West 2025 programme is now live ⭐️ 🏡
Taking place on the new date of February 12-13, the popular conference is returning to Bristol.
Check out the programme and book your free member place: www.cih.org/events/south...
#ukhousing #cih
Taking place on the new date of February 12-13, the popular conference is returning to Bristol.
Check out the programme and book your free member place: www.cih.org/events/south...
#ukhousing #cih