The details of the Chancellor’s budget make clear that far more is needed to tackle the social and financial damage caused by our lack of social and genuinely affordable housing. The OBR is now predicting that the Government will fail to meet its 1.5m target for new homes. More concerningly, it reports that councils… Read more »
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World Habitat Day 2025: Housing is the Bridge
Housing is often treated as an afterthought in global development and humanitarian response, yet it is the foundation for recovery, resilience and dignity. A roof over one’s head is not just shelter– it underpins health, safety, education, and economic opportunity. Despite this, short-term interventions such as tents or temporary shelters remain the default in many… Read more »
Read moreLess Aid Isn’t the Crisis
Less aid isn’t the crisis; the crisis is ignoring housing as humanitarian infrastructure. Recent UK government policies highlight a troubling trend: support for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is being reduced, with further cuts expected. Bilateral aid to Africa has declined, funding for girls’ education is being scaled back, and life-saving health programmes… Read more »
Read moreCycling the World for a Cause: Tim’s Journey
My passion for cycling began after moving out of my parents’ house. I’d visit them on weekends, stay the night, then cycle home. What started as a simple way to travel turned into a love for the freedom of the road and the challenge of packing light on my carbon bike. From Hobby to… Read more »
Read moreEmpty Spaces, Hidden Potential
As has become annual tradition, we were proud to take part in another transformational panel discussion at Housing 2025 – Europe’s largest housing festival. Our National Director Dr Henrietta Blackmore joined a vital panel discussion on the human cost of the housing crisis. She brought international insights from Habitat for Humanity International and highlighted a… Read more »
Read moreRebuilding Home: Maria and Sergii’s Story
After retiring, Maria, 77, and Sergii, 80, left city life behind and settled in Korobochkyne, a quiet village in eastern Ukraine. They spent their days tending goats, chickens and their vegetable garden – living simply, peacefully, at home. That peace was shattered in 2022 when war reached their doorstep… In 2022, as Russian forces advanced,… Read more »
Read moreWorld Environment Day 2025
Missed the live event? Scroll down to watch the full webinar replay and catch up on the key insights from our expert speakers! On Thursday 5th June, we hosted ‘Sustainable Homes, Sustainable Planet: Housing for a Greener Future’, an exclusive online event marking World Environment Day 2025. We brought together expert voices from our… Read more »
Read moreDeveloping a Sustainable Sector: Turning Empty Spaces into Homes
The UK is experiencing a housing crisis, but a key part of the solution may already exist in the form of empty and underused buildings. At the National Housing Federation‘s ‘Board Leadership Conference 2025’, our National Director, Dr Henrietta Blackmore, shared insights on how repurposing these spaces can expand affordable housing while also contributing to… Read more »
Read moreHabitat for Humanity GB’s Response to NPPF Reforms
Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system – Response from Habitat for Humanity Great Britain Habitat for Humanity Great Britain is part of an international charity whose mission is to fight poverty and homelessness around the world. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently… Read more »
Read moreUnlocking Housing Potential – Dr Henrietta Blackmore Commentary
Collaboration among councils, housing associations and communities to transform empty spaces is essential to address the housing crisis, writes Henrietta Blackmore, national director of Habitat for Humanity GB. Across England, planning officers are racing against time to fulfil the government’s housebuilding ambitions. The goal is to build 1.5 million homes within the next five years. Allocating… Read more »
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