National Housing Federation

National Housing Federation
National Housing Federation
Abbreviation NHF
Legal status Private company limited by guarantee
Purpose/focus Social housing in the UK
Location Lion Court, 25 Procter Street, London, WC1V 6NY
Region served UK
Membership 1200 social housing associations
Chief Executive David Orr
Main organ NHF National Council
Budget £15,735,000 (2009)
Website NHF

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the umbrella organisation for social housing providers in the UK.

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Function

It represents 1200 independent, not-for-profit housing associations in England. Its members provide two million affordable homes for five million people.

In 2010, the NHF won its campaign to stop energy companies charging pre-pay meter customers more than quarterly billed customers. [1].

Structure

It is situated near Holborn tube station.

It has four regions:

  • North - Manchester
  • Central - Birmingham
  • South - Bristol
  • London

History

The NHF was formerly known as the National Federation of Housing Associations, which was situated at 88 Old Street, London.

See also

  • The Almshouse Association

External links

References


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