National Housing Federation
- National Housing Federation
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| 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.
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
Categories:
- Public housing in the United Kingdom
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