Kate Henderson

Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation @natfednews

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

Good to be on @BBCBreakfast talking about our research on overcrowding in England and the devastating impact this is having on children.

We need an urgent, long term, national plan aimed at drastically increasing the number of affordable and social homes across England.

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

I did it! 🏃‍♀️I ran the Hackney Half Marathon in memory of my wonderful friend Rachael and my Mum, and raised money for @BreastCancerNow

Thanks for the kindness, compassion and generosity of everyone who has sponsored me and encouraged me along the way 💕https://t.co/c8gslmigSw

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

Positive to see a strong commitment to safe-guarding social housing in today's King's Speech, alongside holding those responsible for unsafe buildings to account.

👉Read our full response: https://t.co/ywqdpkbFbh

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

Latest @mhclg figures shows child homelessness is at its highest. The number of households in temporary accommodation doubled in a decade, with 68,000 households newly homeless in 2025.

Housing associations work hard to deliver the homes desperately needed to end this crisis.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

Our research in the @guardian reveals a huge rise in surface water flooding in our towns and cities.

#SocialHousing residents are more likely to live in urban areas, and least equipped to deal with the financial toll of flooding.

👉 https://t.co/AbdN6NX52W

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

"I know how deeply those working in social housing care about providing homes and building communities, and I know we have the resilience and dedication to succeed."

@KateNHF writes for @insidehousing on the new Social & Affordable Homes Programme today: https://t.co/MKnF2ipYCu

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

Government has introduced a huge amount of planning reform, much of it welcome, but proposals to remove requirements for developers to deliver affordable housing on medium-sized sites could have consequences for our ambition to deliver social homes https://t.co/xT4kWEuK9Z

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

We welcome this important report from the @CommonsHCLG, which recognises the social housing sector’s role in providing safe and decent places to live.
https://t.co/YpZgedV292

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

Housing association homes have been the most energy efficient in England for more than a decade – offering the highest share of homes with EPC rating A-C.

This is due to our sector's commitment to providing energy efficient, quality homes that people can actually afford.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan has been published today. It will provide billions of pounds to upgrade England's homes and help up to a million households out of fuel poverty.

We will be scrutinising the full plan and what it means for housing associations and their residents.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

In response to @LizTwistMP, @mtpennycook recognises the importance of implementing rent convergence for social housing supply and quality.

The decision on rent convergence will mean housing associations can plan and deliver affordable housing, with fair rents for residents.

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

Good morning 🌞 A very cold start to the day and beautiful sunrise.

[Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov @mhclg]

It’s going to be cold tonight and this poses serious dangers to people sleeping rough on our streets.

If you see someone sleeping rough, use StreetLink to send an alert to support services: https://t.co/chBrkTV7EC

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

When a supported housing scheme closes, those who rely on its vital services suffer most. But, other public services are forced to make crisis interventions at higher costs – impacting us all.

The government must commit to a long-term funding settlement for supported housing.

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

Congratulations to @natfednews board member @SuzanneRastrick who has been recognised in #NewYearsHonours with a CBE.

A well deserved honour, in recognition of her work as Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for @NHSEngland and her contributions to the social housing sector.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

We are determined to work with the government and build the social homes needed to end the homelessness crisis.

Our CEO, and member of the government’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Expert Group, @KateNHF, responds to today's homelessness strategy: https://t.co/1klUlsIqBN

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

We strongly welcome government plans to help children out of temporary accommodation. No child should grow up in this environment yet, in June 2025, 172,420 children were.

To end this crisis for good we will work with the government to deliver the social homes urgently needed.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

Our response to today's #Budget2025:
👉Welcome removal of two child cap
👉Hope to see a decision on rent convergence in January
👉Good to see £1.5bn to tackle fuel poverty
👉Disappointed not to see funding for #SupportedHousing

🔗Read in full here: https://t.co/J8fAPPdBkc

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

Social housing is a pillar of the government’s housebuilding ambitions

A positive outcome on the consultation on rent convergence would further strengthen social housing providers’ ability to build more social homes, helping unblock stalled sites

@natfednews @mhclg @mtpennycook

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

My government is delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation.

We’re backing the mayors and councils who know their communities best, to build homes for families who need them the most.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

It is excellent to see this robust set of recommendations on reforming land value capture.

We welcome today's report, which puts strong emphasis on delivering affordable housing as part of thriving, mixed communities and sets out the importance of Section 106 for delivery.

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

Awaab's Law comes into force today.

The quality and safety of resident homes is our top priority. These reforms, alongside the government's commitment to a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing, are crucial to addressing the housing crisis.

@KateNHF responds👇