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Earlier this year the Government launched its new 48-page Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Action Plan. There’s a lot within the action plan and plenty that housing providers will welcome.  

Over the last two years Sovereign has embarked on an ambitious data observability odyssey to improve our processes, systems, and data; all to transform how data is engaged with and used by our people.

This years’ theme is #BehindTheLens, honouring LGBTQ+ people’s contribution to TV, film and media from behind the camera.

Simon Kaffel, Data and Analysis Director at Sovereign, discusses how to take raw data and turn it into great stories organisations can use in meaningful ways.

Earlier this year we launched the Sovereign #iwill Fund to support youth social action across our communities.

Black History Month for Sovereign is a time of celebration, reflection and questioning. Colleagues are encouraged to share insight and discuss influential black figures that have inspired them.

The truth is - supported housing has a much bigger impact than you probably realise.

The cost-of-living crisis underlines why we need more affordable homes in this country. It’s vital that both candidates recognise this and approach housing policy with greater ambition and longevity.

It’s 50 years since the first Pride took place in the UK. Sovereign strives to create a truly diverse workplace which embraces people not just for who they are but their diversity too.

Connie Garrett, Aftersales Manager explains the importance of investing in quality aftercare.

Alex Taljaard of Sovereign's Youth Housing Panel discusses what it's like being on the Panel over the last year, and how he feels about Housing for young people.

Natasha Greenwood, Head of Home Ownership writes on The complexities of the leasehold system and the growing political consensus that leasehold is not a suitable way of owning residential property.

In Talk Money Week our Money and Digital Manager Kimberley Barrow outlines the financial support offers that our customers can access through our money and digital offers.

Kimberley Barrow, Sovereign's Money and Digital Manager, talks about setting up a new service to support our customers to become more adept in the digital world.

Sally Hyndman, our Chief People Officer tells us how she thinks the impact of the pandemic has brought the flexible working process forward by 10 years.

Claudette Chiweshe Chiroodza our Housing Services Manager writes on the practical sides of a homelessness partnership with Basingstoke and Deane Council and charity Outcome Home.

In January I received an email from my housing association, Sovereign, recruiting young residents for their pioneering Youth Panel.

Andrew explains how Pocket Power helps people to change provider for utilities – offering advice and support via a free phone number.

Helen Hann, sponsor of the network, shares some of the gender inequality issues she’s encountered over the years in a blog for Inside Housing.

Resident engagement and scrutiny officer, Jon explains why we’re thinking about how we encourage more diversity in the interactions we have with our customers.

Sovereign is one of the largest housing associations in the country. With a number of rural homes, we’re committed to making sure we build the right homes in the right places.

Natasha Greenwood, Head of Home Ownership discusses how landlords needed to ensure safety and rebuild trust in the wake of Grenfell.

Erica Watts explains why looking for a job is no laughing matter, and why Sovereign are taking part in the Kickstart scheme for people aged 18-25.