The Housing Diversity Network Podcast

In this episode, host Stuart Wilkin welcomes Hazel O’Halloran, Head of Homelessness and Community Investment at Bramford, for a deep dive into the complexities of homelessness in the UK. They discuss rising homelessness rates, hidden struggles like rural and youth homelessness, and systemic challenges such as housing shortages and cost of living pressures. Hazel shares innovative solutions, including Housing First initiatives, safeguarding practices, and community investment strategies that aim to bring hope to vulnerable individuals and families. Join us to explore how we can collectively combat homelessness and create lasting change.

Join us for our fourth episode from our third series of podcast's, where we delve into the crucial topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the housing sector and beyond. In this episode, Stuart speaks with Patrick Ricketts, a director with over 25 years of experience, about the significance of diversity in leadership roles. Patrick shares his journey from the corporate world to supporting SMEs and discusses the challenges of succession planning, empowering teams, and promoting inclusive cultures in both public and private sectors. Tune in for insights on driving sustainable growth and fostering more diverse workplaces.

Join us for the third episode of our third series of podcasts, which was recorded at the Resolution Foundation in London. In this episode, economist Felicia Odamtten discusses the cost of living crisis, housing inequalities, and the challenges facing low and middle-income households. We dive into Felicia’s experiences in the civil service, her work at the Resolution Foundation, and explore the evolving impact of inflation and housing policies. Stay tuned for expert insights on the real-world effects of economic policy on UK households.

In this episode of the Housing Diversity Network's 3rd podcast series, host Stuart Wilkins talks with Cath Bacon, a tenant and board member (formerly at the time of release of this podcast) of Manningham Housing Association. They discuss the importance of tenant representation on housing boards, Cath’s experiences over her seven years on the board, and the challenges of promoting diversity in governance. Tune in for insights on enhancing equity and inclusion in the housing sector.

We had the privilege to meet up with Roland Butcher at our London Networking. Having travelled the world and having worked in different environments, Roland has been lucky enough to learn how to deal and accept others that come from different backgrounds to his own as well as break down stigmas that inhibit others from being able to express themselves in their field of choice.

In this episode, we meet up with Fizza Qureshi to discuss rehousing refugee and migrants especially with everything happening in Ukraine and with the news that came out on the day of this recording about the governments 'Rwanda asylum seeker plan'.

In this episode, we meet up with Khalid Mair in London to discuss how to build a inclusive and anti-racist organisation, and the steps we are taking to get there and what we are still missing.

This episode we met up with one of the most out spoken social housing activist and who's voice has grown in only a year to the highest offices in the country Kwajo Tweneboa, on how social housing can do better and what are some solutions.

This episode we meet up with Ruth Young, head of leadership solutions for Adecco Housing to discuss how to create opportunities for everyone and how that can start from the top from people in leadership roles.