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We're a charitable funder with a vision for everyone in the UK to have access to a decent, affordable home. We're taking a systemic approach to make the housing system work for all, now and for generations to come. www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The Community‑Led Housing Alliance has published its first manifesto: Back Scotland’s Communities to Provide More Homes. The new manifesto calls for long‑term backing so communities can keep creating the warm, affordable homes people need. Find out more in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/yejtpnxc
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Backing Scotland’s Communities: A Manifesto for more locally built affordable homes - Nationwide Foundation
For more than a decade, we’ve been working alongside communities across Scotland who are determined to shape their own housing future.
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🚨 Last chance to register! On Thursday, our Talking about Homes webinars with @frameworks.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social return, as we explore how to do justice to lived experience stories. Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/92…
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Talking about Homes - Doing justice to stories" scheduled for Thursday 27th November, from 1-2 pm. Two individuals are seated on a bench, one holding a tablet. Logos for Nationwide Foundation, Frameworks UK and JRF are displayed at the bottom.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Exciting opportunity: @rentersreformco.bsky.social are looking for a new Interim Director! This role offers a unique chance to help drive lasting change and ensure renters’ voices are heard at the highest levels. Apply by 4 December👉https://rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/were-hiring-interim-director
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We're hiring an Interim Director
Safe, secure and affordable homes for all.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform. The three stages are due to start with Stage 1 next May. Take a look at our reflections and thoughts on the timeline here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.    The positive news is that the long-awaited end to Section… |...
Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.    The positive news is that the long-awaited end to Section 21...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Another opportunity to join the Nationwide Foundation! We’re looking for a talented comms professional who can tell a compelling story of our work and impact across audiences, putting people and why homes matter at the heart. Find out more and apply by 24 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We’re hiring! 📢💼We're looking for a knowledgeable and professional individual to provide programme and grant management support for our Transforming the Private Rented Sector programme for 12 months (with potential for extension). Find out more apply by 18 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
After more than a decade of campaigning, we are finally here. 🏠👏 Yesterday the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent – an incredible lesson in determination, resolute focus and resilience against the choppy seas of political change. Read our thoughts: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
We're backing @thetcpa.bsky.social's call to strengthen the Planning and Infrastructure Bill so every home supports our health and wellbeing. Peers vote next week and urgent change is needed. Find out more about the proposed amendments and how you can help: www.tcpa.org.uk/healthy-home...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The day has finally come - the Renters' Rights Bill has been approved by the House of Commons! This isn't a small achievement, it's a result of years of campaigning and fighting on behalf of the 4.6 million private renting households in England. 1/2
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
This party conference season, our team travelled across the UK, listening to powerful speakers & bold ideas on housing. ✏️Our latest blog includes our reflections from the conferences and why we believe a ‘Homes for All’ approach is so important. Read now: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/party-confer...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Two great sessions at the Labour conference today. Baroness @sharonstevenage.bsky.social talking about the power new towns have for communities - including her own experience growing up in one! Antonia Bance MP and @sheltercharity.bsky.social on the need for a new generation of social rent homes.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
We're here at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference this week - make sure to get in touch to chat housing 👋 This morning, we attended @labourtogether.bsky.social's event 'Unlocking the Economic Power of Social Housing'. This evening we'll be hosting our own event on the role of SMEs. Details below 👇
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
If you’re attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference make sure to drop in to our panel discussion with @thefabians.bsky.social: From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes. Details below👇 Drop us ✉️if you'd like to talk housing at the conference!
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From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes
Speakers: Florence Eshalomi, Tom Copley, @Ben Cooper, @Richard Kennedy and @Kate Markey
Monday, 29 September
4.15pm 
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool

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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
A big thanks to all who joined our event at the @libdems.org.uk conference, especially our speakers Alison Ward, @tweeteco.bsky.social, @gideonamos.bsky.social, @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social We had a thoughtful discussion together, exploring exciting possibilities & most importantly, solutions!
Four people - three men and a woman - stand at the front of a room behind some chairs. They are all smiling at the camera. Behind them a screen reads ' Unlocking the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis.'Four people present behind a desk at the front of a room. The photo is taken from the back with a full audience in front of the speakers. One speaker in a shirt and tie is stood up to present
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
We're here at the @libdems.org.uk party conference to listen and chat on all things housing! 👋if you're attending and make sure to drop into our event this evening to find out more about the role of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis: 6.15pm, Durley Suite 📍⏰
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We're proud funders of the Community-Led Housing (CLH) Alliance 🏘️ CLH is not just a way to build more affordable homes, but to create "thriving & resilient neighbourhoods" where those living there are empowered to shape their living environment. Thanks to @soscommhousing.bsky.social for their work!
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
📢Heading to the @libdems.org.uk party conference? Make sure to attend our event next Monday! Our guests, including @tweeteco.bsky.social @gideonamos.bsky.social @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social will be discussing the potential of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social party conference at the end of the month? Don't miss our event, chaired by @thefabians.bsky.social: 🗓️Date: Monday, 29 September ⏰Time: 4.15pm 📍Location: Bluecoat, Liverpool Find the dates of our events at all the major conferences: bsky.app/profile/nati...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We’ll be attending several of this year's party conferences to bring stakeholders together to discuss solutions to the housing crisis. We’re also hosting events at the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat conferences. If you or any of your team are attending, please do join us: 1/3
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
We’ve launched our brand new Private Renting Knowledge Hub, building long-term, system-wide change for the private rented sector. We’ll intially be focusing on three less-understood areas... (1/4)
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
✍ BLOG | Could letting agents be the missing link to fix Britain’s rental crisis? @naemamalik.bsky.social sets the scene for our new research with @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social's Private Renting Knowledge Hub, exploring what we know so far - and the questions we'll ask during the research ⬇️
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Could letting agents be the missing link to fix Britain’s rental crisis?
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We’re proud to have funded the latest research from @neweconomics.bsky.social exploring how the private rented sector database could support enforcement and drive up standards in the sector. The findings are eye-opening. Take a look at the full report and findings below 👇
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Big news! Today we’ve launched the Private Renting Knowledge Hub – a new space to build evidence, collaboration and long-term meaningful change in England’s private rented sector (PRS) 📢🤝
Designed graphic with a bright yellow background. On the left is an image of a man in a suit handing over keys to a female hand. On the right the logo in blue says 'Private Renting Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Collaboration, Change.' Below that, text says 'Launched today'
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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Today Sophie Gordon at @jrf-uk.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social leads our webinar ‘How to communicate the link between housing and poverty’. What a fantastic turnout from our members keen to stay up to date with this important topic! Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Great to hear @kwajo.bsky.social speaking so passionately about the housing crisis and the urgent need for everyone to have a decent, safe and secure home at today's @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Mission Summit. As he says 'homes are our foundation, they are as necessary as food and water.'
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We're pleased here at the @thefabians.bsky.social's Housing Summit today! Congratulations to them on the launch of their new housing policy unit, we're looking forward to an insightful and inspiring day!
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
New job opportunity! 📣💼 The @rentersreformco.bsky.social is looking for a Campaigns and Partnership Assistant to help them influence change and give renters a voice. Find the full job description and info on how to apply here: rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/we-are-hirin... Closing date: 24 July 🗓️
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We are hiring! Campaigns and Partnerships Assistant
Renters’ Reform Coalition – Campaigns and Partnerships AssistantJob AdvertDo you want to campaign to improve the lives of England’s 12 million private renters? Work with the Renters’ Reform Coalition ...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
This new Community-led Housing Alliance marks a pivotal moment in reshaping housing policy for the better, and we're proud to fund and support this major step forward👏 As long-term funders of community-led housing, we truly believe in its power to deliver more decent, affordable homes at scale.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Thanks to all who attended our session at the #LGAConf25 on Tuesday, exploring the value of community-led, affordable homes for local people. It was a great conversation with some fantastic questions. Thanks also to our speakers - @melissamean.bsky.social, Cllr Nick Small & Cllr Kim Taylor Smith.
The chair of the session sits on a table with speakers Melissa Mean, Cllr Nick Small and Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith. All are smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them is a blue pop-up banner for the Nationwide Foundation.A view from the back of a small conference room. At the front left of the photo, the chair of the session sits on a table with speakers Melissa Mean, Cllr Nick Small and Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith. All are smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them is a blue pop-up banner for the Nationwide Foundation. In the forefront of the photo sits an audience of people, facing the speakers
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Our programme manager @jdavies92.bsky.social joined the packed room for the #LGAConf25 session on tackling homelessness in London. Shockingly, 1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accomodation - that's more than 1 in every classroom. More than ever, urgent change needs to happen.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
We're at the @local.gov.uk #LGAconf25 this week! Great to join the welcome today, ahead of some fantasic sessions ahead. Make sure to say hello👋& join our event on how you can support community-led, affordable homes in your area: Today (1 July) | 6-7pm | Suits 3-5, Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool Dock
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Attending the @local.gov.uk conference this week? Don't miss out on our event to find out how you can support community-led homes in your area. We'll be exploring how local govt can diversify housing production and utilise community-assets to boost the delivery of affordable homes. Details👇
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katemarkey.bsky.social @katemarkey.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
What a great stat! 💪 #greatermanchester #goodlandlordcharter @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Today was also perfect timing to announce the publication of our new report, The Value of Housing: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/publications... This goes beyond valuing homes in bricks and mortar. It draws on evidence that housing has deep affects across health, education, productivity & equality.
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The Value of Housing - Nationwide Foundation
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Today our Chief Exec @katemarkey.bsky.social joined a keynote panel at #Housing2025, focused on the govt’s upcoming housing strategy and the need for more decent, affordable homes. Kate emphasised the foundational role housing plays in our lives, particularly the link between housing and health 🫀🏠
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Our Chief Executive @katemarkey.bsky.social is at #Housing2025 this week. She'll be taking part in a keynote panel at 9.35am tomorrow looking at the govt's housing strategy and how it can deliver decent, affordable homes for all. If you're attending, stop by to watch and say hello to Kate! 👋
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves unveiled the most ambitious housing plan in over a decade as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review. We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Yesterday, Rachel Reeves unveiled the most ambitious housing plan in over a decade as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review. We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
Image is a collage of photos. The background shows four £50 notes. In front is a purple and pink 'for sale' sign and at the forefront is a row of red brick terraced houses.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Tomorrow the Chancellor will unveil the Comprehensive Spending Review, shaping govt budgets over the next few years. We'll be following announcements closely & hope that at this critical time, our homes will be recognised as the foundations of every aspect of our lives & key to a thriving society.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Sign up now: the next webinar in the Talking about Homes series will explore how to tell a clear story about homes and poverty 💻🏠 Join us, @frameworksuk.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social for recommendations on talking about poverty and talking about homes: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Our homes are making us ill. That's what the findings from the latest English Housing Survey tell us. 🏚️❤️‍🩹 Read our latest blog to explore the shocking truth about the poor housing conditions faced by many, and find out what action we're taking 📝👉: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/health-start...
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- 1 in 20 households in England are living with significant levels of damp. (illustration shows a grey and black damp patch)
- Almost half (47%) of households living in damp homes have an occupant suffering from a health condition. (illustration shows a man holding his chest, being given an inhaler by a medical professional)
- Over 1 in 8 households are struggling to keep their home warm. (illustration shows a woman under a blanket with a mug of tea)
- Over half (52%) of households unable to keep their home warm have an occupant suffering from a health condition.(illustration shows a man under a blanket blowing his nose)
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
£900m saved by private renters in England thanks to @generationrent.bsky.social! We're long-term funders and supporters of their brilliant work, and are especially proud to see how their fight to introduce the Tenant Fees Act in 2019 has made such an impact: www.generationrent.org/2025/06/02/t...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Encouraging to see government action on SME housebuilders! A more diverse developer market is key to building more homes, faster. Supporting SMEs, community-led housing developments, and custom and self-build projects is vital to scaling up delivery and creating better, more locally rooted housing.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Renters' Rights Bill Update 📝❗Yesterday, the committee stage of the Bill concluded in the House of Lords. Thanks to the many Peers who championed the rights of renters, supporting recommendations from @rentersreformco.bsky.social Up next: the Report Stage next week for further debate & discussion.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
On Friday we brought together our funded partners, South of Scotland Community Housing & learning partner, Curiousity Society, for a day of strategic thinking. We reflected on their achievements so far & looked forward to the change they aim to achieve through Community-Led Housing in Scotland.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Our Programme Manager for Backing Community-Led Housing @garyhfdtn.bsky.social has enjoyed being at @cwmpas.bsky.social's conference today. So many inspiring stories coming from the community-led housing space in Wales. CLH has a vitally important role to play in tackling the UK housing crisis.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Read our latest blog!✍️ With the government's consultation on energy efficiency in the private rented sector closing this Friday, find out more about the proposed changes and why energy efficiency is so important for our homes, our plant and our health: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/warmer-homes...
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Warmer homes, healthier people, healthier planet: improving energy efficiency in the private rented sector - Nationwide Foundation
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Yesterday, our Policy Officer, Nicola, attended a meeting of the APPG for Healthy Homes & Buildings in parliament. Key takeaway: Poor quality homes harm people’s health and put a strain on the NHS. As well as building more homes, we need to make sure we’re building healthy homes.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
❗💼The @rentersreformco.bsky.social is recruiting a new Policy Officer! Don't miss out on the chance to join a brilliant team working hard to improve the lives of renters in England. Apply via the details below 👇
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