Community Housing Cymru
@chcymru.bsky.social
Community Housing Cymru is the membership body for Welsh housing associations | Cartrefi Cymunedol Cymru yw corff aelodaeth cymdeithasau tai yng Nghymru.
We wrapped up #CHCAnnual25 with a session on building safety, informative workshops, a keynote on technology and disinformation and a panel on trust - Rich discussions and too many insights to share here, so look out for a roundup soon!
Huge thanks to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners.
Huge thanks to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners.
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We wrapped up #CHCAnnual25 with a session on building safety, informative workshops, a keynote on technology and disinformation and a panel on trust - Rich discussions and too many insights to share here, so look out for a roundup soon!
Huge thanks to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners.
Huge thanks to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners.
The Year Ahead: Politics, Policy, and People
Dr Jac Larner was joined by Nerys Evans from Cavendish Cymru and Steffan Evans from the Bevan Foundation for a panel focused on the latest policy developments and the economic forecasts and social trends impacting tenants. Highlights in thread👇🧵
Dr Jac Larner was joined by Nerys Evans from Cavendish Cymru and Steffan Evans from the Bevan Foundation for a panel focused on the latest policy developments and the economic forecasts and social trends impacting tenants. Highlights in thread👇🧵
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Year Ahead: Politics, Policy, and People
Dr Jac Larner was joined by Nerys Evans from Cavendish Cymru and Steffan Evans from the Bevan Foundation for a panel focused on the latest policy developments and the economic forecasts and social trends impacting tenants. Highlights in thread👇🧵
Dr Jac Larner was joined by Nerys Evans from Cavendish Cymru and Steffan Evans from the Bevan Foundation for a panel focused on the latest policy developments and the economic forecasts and social trends impacting tenants. Highlights in thread👇🧵
We've kicked off Day#2 of #CHCAnnual25 with a keynote from Dr Jac Larner, Cardiff University, where he's been talking us through what a larger Senedd and the brand-new voting system will mean for the political map of Wales.👇🧵
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We've kicked off Day#2 of #CHCAnnual25 with a keynote from Dr Jac Larner, Cardiff University, where he's been talking us through what a larger Senedd and the brand-new voting system will mean for the political map of Wales.👇🧵
Good morning from @techniquest.org!
Before we dive back into key discussions on housing, policy, and safety on Day #2 of #CHCAnnual25, here's a quick recap of what happened yesterday.👇🧵
Before we dive back into key discussions on housing, policy, and safety on Day #2 of #CHCAnnual25, here's a quick recap of what happened yesterday.👇🧵
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Good morning from @techniquest.org!
Before we dive back into key discussions on housing, policy, and safety on Day #2 of #CHCAnnual25, here's a quick recap of what happened yesterday.👇🧵
Before we dive back into key discussions on housing, policy, and safety on Day #2 of #CHCAnnual25, here's a quick recap of what happened yesterday.👇🧵
🧵(1/4) The Chief Executives of the National Housing Federation (NHF), the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and Community Housing Cymru (CHC) came together earlier today at #CHCAnnual25 to explore how the housing sectors in each nation are adapting and leading through change.
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🧵(1/4) The Chief Executives of the National Housing Federation (NHF), the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and Community Housing Cymru (CHC) came together earlier today at #CHCAnnual25 to explore how the housing sectors in each nation are adapting and leading through change.
🧵(1/3) HACT’s CEO Andrew van Doorn joined us today at #CHCAnnual25 to introduce the UK HIVE, a new centre for collaborative innovation, research and development in social housing.
November 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🧵(1/3) HACT’s CEO Andrew van Doorn joined us today at #CHCAnnual25 to introduce the UK HIVE, a new centre for collaborative innovation, research and development in social housing.
🧵(1/4) For the first panel session of #CHCAnnual25, we invited three experts to discuss what it really takes to build thriving communities. The message was clear: Involving the local communities is key to the success of any placemaking effort.
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🧵(1/4) For the first panel session of #CHCAnnual25, we invited three experts to discuss what it really takes to build thriving communities. The message was clear: Involving the local communities is key to the success of any placemaking effort.
🧵(1/3) “We need a bold and deliverable plan to end Wales’ housing emergency, because the people of Wales have the right to live with dignity in warm affordable homes that allow them to thrive and stay healthy”, says CHC’s CEO Stuart Ropke. Wales needs Homes: for every future. #CHCAnnual25.
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🧵(1/3) “We need a bold and deliverable plan to end Wales’ housing emergency, because the people of Wales have the right to live with dignity in warm affordable homes that allow them to thrive and stay healthy”, says CHC’s CEO Stuart Ropke. Wales needs Homes: for every future. #CHCAnnual25.
We are really looking forward to welcoming housing association colleagues, sponsors, partner organisations, and Welsh Government representatives to our Annual Conference in Techniquest tomorrow.
We’re ready. Are you?
#CHCAnnual25 #SocialHousing #Conference #Wales
We’re ready. Are you?
#CHCAnnual25 #SocialHousing #Conference #Wales
November 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We are really looking forward to welcoming housing association colleagues, sponsors, partner organisations, and Welsh Government representatives to our Annual Conference in Techniquest tomorrow.
We’re ready. Are you?
#CHCAnnual25 #SocialHousing #Conference #Wales
We’re ready. Are you?
#CHCAnnual25 #SocialHousing #Conference #Wales
In our last session of this year's Finance Conference: "The Finance Leader as Activist, Innovator, and Community Builder" featured Sandy Murray from ClwydAlyn and Rhys Parry from Adra.
Together they talked about the lessons they've learned from their leadership position in their organisations.
Together they talked about the lessons they've learned from their leadership position in their organisations.
October 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In our last session of this year's Finance Conference: "The Finance Leader as Activist, Innovator, and Community Builder" featured Sandy Murray from ClwydAlyn and Rhys Parry from Adra.
Together they talked about the lessons they've learned from their leadership position in their organisations.
Together they talked about the lessons they've learned from their leadership position in their organisations.
Siân Lloyd is hosting a panel discussion on "Social value and impact investment: What investors want"
Panel includes:
- Matthew Grenier, HACT
- Mark Evans, Nationwide
- Sharon Woodward, The Housing Finance Corporation
- Gwyndaf Tobias, Monmouthshire Housing
Panel includes:
- Matthew Grenier, HACT
- Mark Evans, Nationwide
- Sharon Woodward, The Housing Finance Corporation
- Gwyndaf Tobias, Monmouthshire Housing
October 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Siân Lloyd is hosting a panel discussion on "Social value and impact investment: What investors want"
Panel includes:
- Matthew Grenier, HACT
- Mark Evans, Nationwide
- Sharon Woodward, The Housing Finance Corporation
- Gwyndaf Tobias, Monmouthshire Housing
Panel includes:
- Matthew Grenier, HACT
- Mark Evans, Nationwide
- Sharon Woodward, The Housing Finance Corporation
- Gwyndaf Tobias, Monmouthshire Housing
Dr Guy Marshall presented the keynote speech: "AI and the future for housing finance."
AI is on the front and back page of the Financial Times today. It's in the news often because it's important.
Nvidia is the largest company in the world, they make graphics chips. Worth over $4 trillion.
AI is on the front and back page of the Financial Times today. It's in the news often because it's important.
Nvidia is the largest company in the world, they make graphics chips. Worth over $4 trillion.
October 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Dr Guy Marshall presented the keynote speech: "AI and the future for housing finance."
AI is on the front and back page of the Financial Times today. It's in the news often because it's important.
Nvidia is the largest company in the world, they make graphics chips. Worth over $4 trillion.
AI is on the front and back page of the Financial Times today. It's in the news often because it's important.
Nvidia is the largest company in the world, they make graphics chips. Worth over $4 trillion.
Good morning from Llandrindod Wells for Day 2 of Finance Conference.
This morning we'll be hearing Dr Guy Marshall on the subject of "AI and the future of housing finance."
Dr Marshall is technology strategist, Chartered Mathematician, and AI governance expert.
This morning we'll be hearing Dr Guy Marshall on the subject of "AI and the future of housing finance."
Dr Marshall is technology strategist, Chartered Mathematician, and AI governance expert.
October 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Good morning from Llandrindod Wells for Day 2 of Finance Conference.
This morning we'll be hearing Dr Guy Marshall on the subject of "AI and the future of housing finance."
Dr Marshall is technology strategist, Chartered Mathematician, and AI governance expert.
This morning we'll be hearing Dr Guy Marshall on the subject of "AI and the future of housing finance."
Dr Marshall is technology strategist, Chartered Mathematician, and AI governance expert.
That's a wrap for day 1 of the Finance Conference, finishing with networking drinks. A big diolch yn fawr iawn to all our speakers, panelists, exhibitors, delegates, members and sponsors who have made today happen.
October 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
That's a wrap for day 1 of the Finance Conference, finishing with networking drinks. A big diolch yn fawr iawn to all our speakers, panelists, exhibitors, delegates, members and sponsors who have made today happen.
For the final session of the day, Kitty Horlick presented on 'Understanding Blockchain and AI, their business potential, and how they can be used in the housing industry.'
See the 🧵 for what Kitty covered in her talk
See the 🧵 for what Kitty covered in her talk
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For the final session of the day, Kitty Horlick presented on 'Understanding Blockchain and AI, their business potential, and how they can be used in the housing industry.'
See the 🧵 for what Kitty covered in her talk
See the 🧵 for what Kitty covered in her talk
For the afternoon panel, Siân Lloyd hosted 'Navigating the storm: economic and political uncertainty'
Panelists included our very own Elly Lock, Professor Calvin Jones and Bethan Sayed from Climate Cymru.
Panelists included our very own Elly Lock, Professor Calvin Jones and Bethan Sayed from Climate Cymru.
October 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
For the afternoon panel, Siân Lloyd hosted 'Navigating the storm: economic and political uncertainty'
Panelists included our very own Elly Lock, Professor Calvin Jones and Bethan Sayed from Climate Cymru.
Panelists included our very own Elly Lock, Professor Calvin Jones and Bethan Sayed from Climate Cymru.
On the third session, Siân Lloyd chaired a panel discussion on 'Future-proofing finance: Risk, resilience and regulation'.
The conversation included:
- Tom Miller, Centrus
- Gemma Bell, Devonshires
- Jayne Owen, North Wales Housing
The conversation included:
- Tom Miller, Centrus
- Gemma Bell, Devonshires
- Jayne Owen, North Wales Housing
October 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
On the third session, Siân Lloyd chaired a panel discussion on 'Future-proofing finance: Risk, resilience and regulation'.
The conversation included:
- Tom Miller, Centrus
- Gemma Bell, Devonshires
- Jayne Owen, North Wales Housing
The conversation included:
- Tom Miller, Centrus
- Gemma Bell, Devonshires
- Jayne Owen, North Wales Housing
In the second session of the morning. A panel session entitled: 'Strategic finance in action: 'What's working in Wales and beyond' with:
Richard Conway, Centrus
Alex Morgan, Savills
Terri McCullagh, Danske Bank
Howard Toplis, Tai Calon
Richard Conway, Centrus
Alex Morgan, Savills
Terri McCullagh, Danske Bank
Howard Toplis, Tai Calon
October 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
In the second session of the morning. A panel session entitled: 'Strategic finance in action: 'What's working in Wales and beyond' with:
Richard Conway, Centrus
Alex Morgan, Savills
Terri McCullagh, Danske Bank
Howard Toplis, Tai Calon
Richard Conway, Centrus
Alex Morgan, Savills
Terri McCullagh, Danske Bank
Howard Toplis, Tai Calon
Hello everyone, my name is Tom. I will be posting today at our Finance Conference in Llandrindod Wells.
We kicked off today with the economist, author and academic Trevor Williams on the topic of 'Shifting ground: how global change is hitting home'
We kicked off today with the economist, author and academic Trevor Williams on the topic of 'Shifting ground: how global change is hitting home'
October 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Hello everyone, my name is Tom. I will be posting today at our Finance Conference in Llandrindod Wells.
We kicked off today with the economist, author and academic Trevor Williams on the topic of 'Shifting ground: how global change is hitting home'
We kicked off today with the economist, author and academic Trevor Williams on the topic of 'Shifting ground: how global change is hitting home'
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Cardiff University welcomed Welsh social housing reps for @chcymru.bsky.social’s first Asset Managers Meeting.
The morning session showcased WSA research on housing & the built environment, including insights to the #TransformingHomes project.
Thanks to @julianransom.bsky.social and Jonathan Conway.
The morning session showcased WSA research on housing & the built environment, including insights to the #TransformingHomes project.
Thanks to @julianransom.bsky.social and Jonathan Conway.
September 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Cardiff University welcomed Welsh social housing reps for @chcymru.bsky.social’s first Asset Managers Meeting.
The morning session showcased WSA research on housing & the built environment, including insights to the #TransformingHomes project.
Thanks to @julianransom.bsky.social and Jonathan Conway.
The morning session showcased WSA research on housing & the built environment, including insights to the #TransformingHomes project.
Thanks to @julianransom.bsky.social and Jonathan Conway.
Finance 2025 is your deep dive into the critical issues: practical AI, what impact investors really want, plus the latest on SORP, pensions & tax. Build a more resilient financial strategy.
Secure your place: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
Secure your place: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
August 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Finance 2025 is your deep dive into the critical issues: practical AI, what impact investors really want, plus the latest on SORP, pensions & tax. Build a more resilient financial strategy.
Secure your place: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
Secure your place: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
Cyllid 2025 yw eich golwg ddofn ar y materion hanfodol: deallusrwydd artiffisial ymarferol, pa effaith mae buddsoddwyr wirioneddol ei eisiau, ynghyd â’r diweddaraf ar SORP, pensiynau a threth. Adeiladu strategaeth ariannol fwy cydnerth.
Sicrhau eich lle: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
Sicrhau eich lle: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
August 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Cyllid 2025 yw eich golwg ddofn ar y materion hanfodol: deallusrwydd artiffisial ymarferol, pa effaith mae buddsoddwyr wirioneddol ei eisiau, ynghyd â’r diweddaraf ar SORP, pensiynau a threth. Adeiladu strategaeth ariannol fwy cydnerth.
Sicrhau eich lle: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
Sicrhau eich lle: chcymru.org.uk/events-train...
Cawsom ein tristau a’n dychryn i glywed am farwolaeth ddisymwth Hefin David. Roedd yn wleidydd meddylgar ac angerddol, yn ymroddedig i’w gymuned yng Nghaerffili.
Gan bab yn CHC, mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimlad gyda’i deulu, ei anwyliaid a’i gydweithwyr.
Gan bab yn CHC, mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimlad gyda’i deulu, ei anwyliaid a’i gydweithwyr.
August 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Cawsom ein tristau a’n dychryn i glywed am farwolaeth ddisymwth Hefin David. Roedd yn wleidydd meddylgar ac angerddol, yn ymroddedig i’w gymuned yng Nghaerffili.
Gan bab yn CHC, mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimlad gyda’i deulu, ei anwyliaid a’i gydweithwyr.
Gan bab yn CHC, mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimlad gyda’i deulu, ei anwyliaid a’i gydweithwyr.
We are saddened and shocked to hear Hefin David MS has passed away suddenly. He was a thoughtful and passionate politician, dedicated to his community in Caerphilly.
From everyone at CHC, our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and colleagues.
From everyone at CHC, our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and colleagues.
August 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We are saddened and shocked to hear Hefin David MS has passed away suddenly. He was a thoughtful and passionate politician, dedicated to his community in Caerphilly.
From everyone at CHC, our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and colleagues.
From everyone at CHC, our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and colleagues.
Gwerthu tocynnau’r Un Gynhadledd Fawr yn cau yfory! Peidiwch a colli sgwrs fwyaf yr haf am dai cymdeithasol yn 3/4 Gorffennaf.
One Big ticket sales closing tomorrow! Don't miss the biggest social housing conversation of the summer on 3/4 July.
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ahjb2p6
One Big ticket sales closing tomorrow! Don't miss the biggest social housing conversation of the summer on 3/4 July.
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ahjb2p6
June 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Gwerthu tocynnau’r Un Gynhadledd Fawr yn cau yfory! Peidiwch a colli sgwrs fwyaf yr haf am dai cymdeithasol yn 3/4 Gorffennaf.
One Big ticket sales closing tomorrow! Don't miss the biggest social housing conversation of the summer on 3/4 July.
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ahjb2p6
One Big ticket sales closing tomorrow! Don't miss the biggest social housing conversation of the summer on 3/4 July.
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ahjb2p6