Jo Boaden

CBE, Former CEX Northern Housing Consortium, Chair of CaCHE North and Midlands Hub. Board member Wheatley Group, and of the Regulator for Social Housing

[GlasgowAfghanUnited @GlasgowAU]

Supporting Our Afghan New Scots – A Message from Steven Henderson ✨🏠

At our Burns Supper & Mawlana Rumi Celebration 2025, we had the privilege of hearing from Steven Henderson, Chief Executive of @WheatleyHousing, who spoke about the vital role of housing, community support, and partnership in helping Afghan families build their lives in Scotland.

With over 100 Afghan families housed by Wheatley, he highlighted the importance of family, cultural adjustment, and social integration, emphasizing how housing is more than just providing a roof—it’s about support, engagement, and empowerment. From English lessons and translations to collaborations with GAU on initiatives like the Cycle Library and football tournaments, this partnership is changing lives.

Steven also reminded us of the harsh realities faced by Afghan women under the Taliban and how we can amplify their voices, provide practical support, and advocate for their rights. He shared inspiring examples of Afghan women restarting their medical studies in Scotland and new talents like Maddy, an Afghan graduate now working on social housing developments at Wheatley.

A heartfelt thank you to #StevenHenderson and @WheatleyHousing for their unwavering commitment to supporting Afghan communities and fostering a Scotland that truly welcomes and empowers all. 🌍🏡✨
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#BurnsSupper2025 #GAU #NewScots #CommunitySupport #UnityInDiversity #AfghanWomen #WheatleyGroup #housing

[Piali Das Gupta @PialiDG]

Great work by my @londoncouncils colleague Elly Shepherd making the case for raising LHA rates to support private renters to @CommonsLUHC yesterday. Fewer than 1 in 10 properties are available at current LHA levels in parts of central London. https://t.co/Gm75QJRC1I

[The MJ Awards @TheMJAwards]

In a second win of the day at #MJAwards, a spectacular congrats to @EnfieldCouncil and @wfcouncil Retrofit London project team for their win in the 'Leadership in Responding to the Climate Emergency' category. Thank you for your amazing work. Sponsored by @lp_localgov

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

Congratulations! Of such critical importance. @faithlehanne @TheMJAwards

[The MJ Awards @TheMJAwards]

More winners at #MJAwards #localgov

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

@airfrance pourquoi si peu de personnes aidant les clients déjà retardés à la porte K CDG ? file d'attente énorme et si peu d'assistants ?

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

@PeteApps Such sad news. Brilliant, thoughtful, knowledgeable man gone much too soon. Thoughts are with his family.

[Rail Delivery Group @RailDeliveryGrp]

📢 Britain’s train operators will provide free onward travel for 🇺🇦 Ukrainian arrivals in the UK. Retweet to spread awareness of the scheme to help those in need🔁 https://t.co/qCSsdwA4oZ

[London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony]

Watch: 94 violinists (incl. a sprinkling from the LSO) around the world accompany young violinists, some in basement shelters, in Ukraine. Read the story, donate and download the score to record your own contribution: https://t.co/lJtgkmBAkh
#ViolinistsSupportUkraine 💙💛

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

@migratefulUK Thank you Amani for a fantastic Syrian cookery course, we enjoyed it so much!

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

@migratefulUK Thank you Amani for a fantastic Syrian cookery class. We enjoyed it so much!

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

Great day at ⁦@TheHillHouseNTS⁩ . Brilliant staff, so knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you!

[Jon Snow @jonsnowC4]

https://t.co/AGtbiq58vC

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

Listen to the courageous ⁦@bbclysedoucet⁩ for real understanding of Afghanistan. https://t.co/MKpwV5sTFn

[Wheatley Group @WheatleyHousing]

Graduated and looking for an exciting career in housing?
Wheatley Group is looking for 10 #university leavers to join our 2021 #graduate programme. Apply by 10 March. Find out more at https://t.co/aki1PkXBfe #graduates #employment #jobsearch #recruitment #career #hiring

[Wheatley Homes Glasgow @GlasgowHousing]

Children up to the age of five can receive a free book every month thanks to Wheatley Foundation and a country music superstar. Find out how to apply at https://t.co/dA6NE5U6UI

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

Best of luck with whatever you do next Nick!

[Nick Walkley @HomesNickW]

I have this morning confirmed with the Chairman that I will be stepping down as Chief Executive of @HomesEngland by the end of February. Whoever succeeds me has the privilege of working with a wildly diverse group of hugely talented colleagues and equally ambitious partners.

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

Come on ⁦@sainsburys⁩ you can do better than this! 10 plastic bags with our grocery delivery and we specifically asked your customer services not to use plastic bags after our last delivery! #greenestgrocer?

[Regulator of Social Housing @RSHEngland]

We're recruiting a Director of Consumer Regulation - an exciting opportunity to lead the development of our consumer regulation function, implementing the Social Housing White Paper. Role can be based in Manchester/Leeds/Birmingham/London. Apply by 17 Dec: https://t.co/y41TunNE2p

[Jo Boaden @JoBoaden]

@TomChivers 🤣🤣🤣