Sponsors

2TIX LTD are our badge sponsors and they are also exhibiting at the conference. Find out more about them below.
Refreshment break sponsors.Acuity Law is an established team of specialist lawyers who are passionate about solving the challenges of social housing providers. They understand the value of housing associations and the pressures they face.At Acuity, our goal is to find the right answers through innovation. We pride ourselves on our straight-talking, pragmatic and personable service, but also on the commercial edge we bring to social housing transactions. Uniquely, we can unite the public and private sectors in pragmatic and commercially sustainable transactions and relationships. Our experts handle complex joint venture structures, leveraging our links with allied external financial advisers and modellers. As social housing providers increasingly move into open market sales, we are perfectly placed to draw on our stellar commercial property credentials. We advise market-leading housing associations on their ambitious acquisition and development programmes, while also serving as a one-stop shop for more routine corporate, development and management legal needs.
Hugh James are sponsoring the drinks reception at the end of Day 1 of the conference. They will also be speaking and exhibiting at the event. Find out more about them below.

Exhibitors

2TIX LTD is a social housing specialist consultancy.  We are experts in all aspects of social housing finance including: funding; business planning; corporate finance and project management.  The company is owned by Adrian Jolliffe, who is a qualified corporate finance professional.2TIX LTD is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the provision of corporate finance advice. It is also a HousingBrixx Partner and the only Abovo Partner for business planning.We are well known for helping their clients to borrow money and supporting them with treasury management and business planning advice, and we are becoming better known for the much wider range of services they can offer.You can find out more about 2TIX LTD and the services they provide and read some testimonials from their clients on their website. 
Abovo Consult is an independent consultancy, specialising in local authority and housing association finance and strategy. Their services include:
  • a full suite of in-house developed and managed Excel-based BP tools;
  • business planning and related financial advice;
  • support and training for HousingBrixx software;
  • development and regeneration appraisal;
  • merger and acquisition due diligence;
  • strategic options appraisal and stock rationalisation.
Knowledge-sharing, approachability, flexibility and user-friendly reporting go hand-in-hand with an absolute commitment to quality and customer-oriented solutions. They provide ongoing business planning services to over 60 of the largest 200 HA’s and now 20 LA’s, including long-term assignments.
Spatial InsightCadcorp helps organisations derive meaningful and actionable intelligence from data. They do this with an extensive range of GIS software, spatial data and consultancy services designed to better inform decision-making.With their technical knowledge and expertise, they know how to support their customers in realising the benefits of location information.
Overseeing a diverse range of long-term investment solutionsCanada Life Asset Management manages over £37.4bn* in various asset classes, including fixed income, equities, UK property, and multi-asset solutions. We do this via a range of investment products and bespoke solutions, helping our investors and their clients achieve their long-term financial goals.We’re proud of our heritage. Our parent company, Great-West Lifeco, is a financially strong, stable and modern global organisation, with total assets under administration of £1,539bn*. The oldest Canadian life assurance company, Great-West Lifeco’s foundation traces back to 1847 – meaning we’ve been helping our customers plan for the future for more than 170 years.Since 1903, we’ve also been supporting advisers, investors, customers and colleagues in the UK as we build better futures together. We’ve built on the incredibly strong foundation of our parent company and our continued focus on customer care and transformation is testament to our commitment to being the right partner for the long-term. *As at 31st March 2023
Centrus is widely recognised as the leading treasury and corporate finance advisor to the affordable housing sector in England and Wales.

We provide advice and financial investments to the projects, companies and assets that matter to people, communities and the environment. Our team has over 500 years combined experience, spanning banking, derivatives, debt capital markets, equity, and financing strategies. We also provide treasury reporting and sophisticated technology solutions from Centrus Analytics to a full spectrum of Housing Associations.Centrus are one of CHC's commercial partner members.
Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) is a member owned procurement and asset management consortium that delivers savings, efficiencies and added social value. Their members have access to a diverse range of contractors, suppliers, merchants and consultants through their frameworks and DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System), which can be sourced through mini competition or direct award.Through their managed service, they provide extensive support throughout the procurement process, including dedicated member services and supply chain management support. After contracts are awarded, they continue to offer support by providing ongoing advice and reporting.

CHIC are one of CHC's commercial partner members.
Devonshires is a law firm specialising in advising social housing providers. Their experience ranges from strategic advice to executive boards to dealing with routine legal work, part of the management and development of their clients’ property estates. Devonshires market-leading position is recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500 directories.
Gallagher are a global business insurance, risk management and consulting services company offering clients and customers innovation and tenacity across 130 countries.
Hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm with offices in Cardiff, London, Southampton, Plymouth and Manchester. The firm has grown from humble beginnings in 1960 to become a leading law firm, servicing a vast range of clients across the UK and overseas.Their clients range from businesses, individuals and banks to public sector organisations, property companies, education establishments and utilities providers.Hugh James are one of CHC's commercial partner members.
NetRet is the first TrustMark Scheme provider in Wales dedicated to driving quality and competence in retrofit standards and decarbonisation for the Welsh housing sector. It equips social landlords and contractors with tools, training, and ongoing assistance for excellence in energy efficiency and low-carbon projects. NetRet prioritises ORP funding compliance with TrustMark and PAS (Publicly Available Specifications). TrustMark ensures tradespeople meet standards and adhere to a code of conduct, establishing credibility and trust. Adhering to PAS enables delivering retrofit projects meeting rigorous quality and performance criteria, advancing a sustainable future. By emphasising compliance with TrustMark and PAS, NetRet empowers professionals to deliver high-quality retrofit projects, contributing to a greener and more energy-efficient built environment.
By becoming a NetRet Member, we guide you through our comprehensive pathway of training, audit compliance, and support, addressing your key challenges and ensuring your success in retrofit projects.
Planning Aid Wales is a registered charity that advocates and supports community involvement in planning in Wales. Founded in 1978, we have 40 years’ experience of helping individuals and community groups to understand and engage with the planning system. Our core services include delivering planning training to a range of audiences, developing easy read planning guidance and a free planning advice helpline. We are the ‘go to’ organisation for community engagement in planning in Wales; we have built a significant repository of engagement methods, tools and techniques and regularly publish news on good engagement practice.
RPW Radon Wales Limited specialises in Radon gas measurements and risk assessments, who has successfully reduced harmful levels of Radon gas to hundreds of properties throughout the UK. Established as the best Radon detection and reduction services provider in 2021, RPW has over 16 years of experience detecting and controlling Radon gas throughout Wales and is a senior member of the Radon Council of London. RPW has won the SME award for the Best Radon Detection & Reduction Services Provider in the UK for two years running (2021 & 2022)RPW Radon Wales Limited’s main aim is to save lives by reducing the risk of lung cancer within the public through research, detection, and reduction of Radon gas levels as currently there are over 2000 deaths recorded every year from Radon Gas in the UK. Additionally, RPW believes that more media coverage is needed on Radon gas to protect people in the UK. RPW is an independent company with no government funding and currently stands as the leading company within Wales to carry out this vital work- fighting against cancer. RPW achieves this through experience and hard work, travelling to all corners of Wales and the UK, testing and reducing this naturally occurring, harmful gas. 
Utility Aid was originally founded by two students in Sheffield in 1998. Since then, they have been helping the charity and not-for-profit sector keep energy costs down, reclaiming overcharges, managing administration and advising on all energy-related matters.

The company was formalised into a Limited Company in 2002 and has remained privately owned ever since. From its origin in student digs in 1998 with two “employees”, Utility Aid now has offices across the UK and employs over 70 personnel.

Utility Aid are one of CHC's commercial partner members.