WISH National News

Thursday 9th July 2026

WISH podcast 'Here Come the Boys' is now live! Celebrating the men helping to shape a more equitable housing sector

The podcast brings honest conversations about allyship, leadership, inclusion and the collective responsibility we all share in creating a more equitable future.


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Monday 6th July 2026

WISH Launches 'See Her' Toolkit to Boost Women's Visibility in Housing

Women in Social Housing (WISH) has launched a new practical resource designed to help housing organisations uncover hidden inequities and make better, more inclusive decisions for the women.


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Wednesday 1st April 2026

Manager School Online: Exclusive Offer for WISH Members

Unlike generic leadership programmes, Manager School Online is built specifically for the realities of social housing and the challenges faced by today’s managers.


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Thursday 26th March 2026

Introducing WISH’s New National Sponsor, Cardo Group

For WISH members, national sponsorship from organisations like Cardo enables more events, facilitates wider access to mentoring, and brings greater visibility for the role of women in shaping the future of housing.


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Wednesday 25th March 2026

WISH Spring Newsletter 2026

Not sure about how it's been for all of you but it does feel as if we've been 'wintering' for such a long time! It feels great to finally head into the new season and longer days, as we warmly embrace British Summer Time.


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WISH National News Archive

Mentoring Programme Back by Popular Demand!

Our popular mentoring programme is open for 2026 particpants! The impact of mentorship goes beyond workshops; it builds connections, opens doors and strengthens confidence.

WISH Annual survey highlights ongoing gender gap for women in social housing

While this year’s results suggest some positive changes in attitudes, it still found that 52% of women feel they have to work harder than men to access the same opportunities.

WISH Welcomes Remington Hall as New Sponsor

WISH is delighted to welcome Remington Hall as a new sponsor, marking the beginning of a partnership grounded in shared values around equality, integrity and social impact within the housing sector.

A very warm, cosy welcome to the WISH 2025 Winter newsletter!

Well, they say time flies when you are having fun, and it certainly feels that way as I reflect back on the past 6 months.

WISH North East Marks International Women’s Day with Celebration, Community Giving, and Support for Local Charities

Each year WISH North East demonstrates its commitment to championing women in the housing sector and supporting local communities, as part of its annual International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration.

The UK’s leading and largest construction show is back at Olympia London on November 19th and 20th, and it’s breaking all records!

We are excited to be partnering with London Build again this year for their annual two-day event!

WISH Summer Newsletter 2025: Summertime - A Season to Flourish

A reminder for us all to slow down, to pause and to be present. 'Always take time to smell the flowers'

WISH Celebrates Double Win at National Housing Awards and a Live Podcast First in Manchester

Women in Social Housing (WISH) were proud to celebrate a remarkable week of recognition, connection, and inspiration at the 2025 Housing Heroes and Women in Housing Awards, held on Monday 23rd June in Manchester.

Serious games event inspires women to unlock leadership potential

A recent event co-hosted by WISH Scotland and Socialudo saw women from a range of organisation play serious games to unlock their leadership potential and creativity.

Jayne Entwistle Appointed as New Managing Director to Lead WISH into Next Chapter

WISH welcomes Jayne Entwistle as its new managing director, bringing extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to inclusion and social impact to the role.

WISH’s annual survey highlights ongoing gender bias in social housing sector

More than half of women working in the housing sector say they must work harder than men to succeed, according to research released by Women in Social Housing (WISH) this International Women’s Day.

Lead the Future of WISH: Managing Director Opportunity 2025

After three incredible years of leadership, Lucy Malarkey is stepping down as Managing Director of WISH. As we celebrate her invaluable contributions, we’re now searching for a new leader to take WISH into its next exciting chapter…

WISH Winter 2024 Newsletter

Discover how WISH has made 2024 a year to remember, from inspiring events and groundbreaking campaigns to exciting plans for 2025—read on for all the highlights!

Hear Her Voice

Discover how #HearHerVoice is transforming workplace culture by empowering every voice to be heard and driving inclusive success.

WISH Survey 2024

Share your experiences and help shape a more inclusive future in the housing sector by participating in our anonymous #HearHerVoice survey.

WISH London Chair, Hony Premlal, is running for CIH Vice President

WISH is proud to announce that its London Regional Chair, Hony Premlal, is running for Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

What's your ONE WISH?

What’s your ONE WISH? It’s a big question and one we are excited to hear lots of great answers to on our NEW Podcast ‘If I had one WISH’, launching in August.

Revealing Insights: WISH Annual Survey Results 2023

View the results of our Annual Survey 2023, shedding light on critical issues surrounding gender inequality...

WISH Spring Newsletter 2024

Welcome to our Spring newsletter! It’s been such a busy quarter for everyone at WISH that I hardly know where to start….

Crystal Hicks Appointed as Vice President of WISH

WISH - Women In Social Housing is pleased to announce the appointment of Crystal as its new Vice President.

Annual WISH survey highlights gender bias in social housing

More than half of social housing professionals feel that the opinions of women working in the sector get overlooked in their organisations because of their gender...

We want YOU!

Are you interested in being a WISH Board Member?

Hear Her Voice - Presidential Campaign

The WISH Presidential campaign for 2023/24 is #HearHerVoice. WISH's President, Tracey McEachran, shares her insight and reflection on the importance of this campaign and equality of voice.

WISH Annual Survey 2023

What do you think about WISH & the work we do? Complete this survey and help the next generation of female workers thrive in our sector...

WISH Summer Newsletter 2023

Welcome to our summer newsletter, yes it really is still summer everyone, despite what the weather may be suggesting, and here’s an update on what’s been happening at WISH during the previous quarter…

#HearHerVoice Event

Tracey McEachran, WISH's President, kicked off our campaign to #HearHerVoice with over 20 coaches...

A Conversation with Debra Constance by HQN

Listen to WISH's Co-Founder Debra Constance tell her story and journey into housing through this great interview with HQN - this is a must watch!

WISH Spring Newsletter 2023

Welcome to our Spring newsletter! It’s been such a busy quarter for everyone at WISH that I hardly know where to start….

Women in housing celebrated at joint SHARE and WISH reception

SHARE and WISH hosted a reception at Radisson Red in Glasgow on Wednesday 8th March to mark International Women’s Day 2023.

WISH Spring Newsletter 2021

Read all the latest Spring 2021 News from WISH...

Nicola Dibb features in 24 Housing's Top 50 Power Players list

WISH co-founder and executive director Nicola Dibb has featured in 24 Housing's Top 50 Power Players list.