Good Practice

Excellence in governance - Code for members and good practice guidance: compliance checklist - This form (.docx version here) was prepared for the National Housing Federation and its members by consultancy Campbell Tickell, in September 2010. It aims to assist Federation members in taking a systematic approach to compliance with the Federation's code of governance. The shaded column on the left reproduces the mandatory parts of the code. By using this form, members will be assisted to prepare the required annual statement of compliance to the code and make the necessary reasoned statement about any areas where they do not comply. The use of this form is of course entirely voluntary, and each organisation will have its own methods for determining and achieving compliance.
Countdown to Choice-Based Lettings - a one-day workshop for Councils and their HA and ALMO partners. Wednesday 28 April, 10am to 4pm, at Progress Housing Group, Leyland.
Code of Service Delivery and Accountability - under development for the National Housing Federation by Campbell Tickell. The latest draft of the Code is available for download and comment. The aim of the Code is to inspire housing associations to excel, so they deliver their best for tenants, residents and the wider community. It is being developed following consultations with tenants and responses to an online questionnaire. The Federation is now seeking further feedback from members and tenants. The final version of the Code will be published on 29 January 2009.
Financial Regulation After The Credit Crunch - presentation given by Sue Harvey at the 2008 East Midlands Finance Conference on the Credit Crunch and its implications on to the Social Housing Market. Original powerpoint converted to pdf.
The charity Annual Report: Not just a set of accounts! - article by Greg Campbell of Campbell Tickell in the Solicitors Journal Charity and Appeals Supplement, Summer 2008, setting out both the legal duties of charities and their trustees, and how to achieve good practice by going beyond minimum legal requirements.
In brief: Provision of support and guidance for small housing associations - the Housing Corporation's summary page for a report researched by Campbell Tickell which examines the support and guidance needs of small housing associations - those owning or managing up to 1,000 homes. It makes a range of recommendations aimed at funders, regulators, trade bodies and small HAs. These cover strengthening governance, access to support and guidance and partnership working and capacity building. Onward links to In brief: Provision of support and guidance for small housing associations (105 KB) and Guidance for small associations, full report (887 KB), both available in .pdf format.
Finding support and guidance - published by the Housing Corporation in June 2008, this hyperlinked PDF leaflet brings together a range of sources of support and guidance identified as useful by organisations providing housing. It was prepared by Steve Ongeri, Radojka Miljevic and Holly Holder of Campbell Tickell.
Access to Housing: Information sharing protocol - written for the Housing Corporation by Campbell Tickell. The document sets out a national standard protocol on sharing information about applicants for re-housing. It was produced following consultation with the Communities and Local Government Department, the Department of Health, the Housing Corporation, the Local Government Association, London Councils, the National Housing Federation, local authorities and housing associations.
Housing Associations, Homelessness and the Private Rented Sector: Tackling homelessness through better use of existing stock - research report produced for the Housing Corporation and Communities & Local Government.
Trustee Standards in Practice - a guide for smaller organisations - by Radojka Miljevic of Campbell Tickell. This online guide about the National Occupational Standards for Trustees and Management Committee Members provides practical advice on different approaches to applying the Standards and how to use them to get the most from boards.
Better services for all - a report researching the reasons behind Black and Minority Ethnic tenants appearing to be less satisfied than White British tenants. Includes an ‘Ideas and Resources' toolkit to help social landlords provide better services for all residents. Researched and written by Campbell Tickell for a consortium of London-based housing associations. Published November 2006.
A lesson in governance - article by James Tickell of Campbell Tickell in Inside Housing magazine of 21 July 2006. The article coincides with publication of the report With the best of intentions by the Housing Corporation.
With the best of intentions - Learning from problem cases [3] - report for the Housing Corporation by Campbell Tickell, published July 2006. The report analyses 19 failing housing associations and the reasons for their failure: "Leading up to the problems, we see lack of Board control, Board inexperience and lack of awareness of the organisation's real position. Complacency, often driven by lack of Board renewal, plays a strong part. Failure to challenge the decisions of the executive team is another frequent feature - whether because relationships have become too cosy, or because the expertise and confidence to do so is lacking."
Procurement strategy and efficiency - a one-day conference presented by Anthony Collins Solicitors & Campbell Tickell at the National Housing Federation, London WC1, Thursday 27 April 2006. Presentations now available for download.
BME Housing Associations and Stock Transfers - this major report investigates the reasons behind the small number of stock transfers to BME Housing Associations, and recommends corrective actions to restore balance and allow BME HAs to fulfil their potential role. Links on to downloads of summary / full report. Report published 15 September 2005.
The Essential Trustee - the Charity Commission's official guidance for charity trustees (CC3). Authored by Campbell Tickell, first published in 2005, new edition released in February 2008.
Good Governance - a code of governance for the voluntary and community sector - written by James Tickell and published by the voluntary sector Governance Hub, June 2005, "for all those involved in the governance of voluntary and community sector organisations, and particularly for trustees, and chief executives."
The Business of Communication - by Greg Campbell. Published by the National Housing Federation, December 2002.
Insurance for all: a good practice guide - good practice guidance from the Housing Corporation on home contents insurance for housing association tenants, written by Greg Campbell and Gibbs Laidler.