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Better together: Meeting the challenges of welfare reform Kevin Williamson Head of Policy

Better together: Meeting the challenges of welfare reform Kevin Williamson Head of Policy National Housing Federation. Housing associations have a long history of empowering and building resilience.

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Better together: Meeting the challenges of welfare reform Kevin Williamson Head of Policy

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  1. Better together: Meeting the challenges of welfare reform Kevin Williamson Head of Policy National Housing Federation

  2. Housing associations have a long history of empowering and building resilience It was in 1864 that teacher Octavia Hill (1838-1912) first started to work in the poorer neighbourhoods of late Victorian London. She worked with people at the bottom of the social ladder: the poor and unemployed. Housing was the foundation for her work, but also the starting point for other activities. As a result of careful management, her housing became an attractive investment, yielding a return of 5%. She expanded her work, gathering more support along the way. Many women received training to undertake a similar role to Hill’s, enabling them to act as social workers. The approach adopted by Octavia Hill and her fellow workers was designed to strengthen the self respect of tenants and to trust in their capabilities.

  3. Delivering social value remains a cornerstone of our sector

  4. Radical reform of welfare and a smaller state puts a premium on partnerships

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