[alicemorrey@almshouses.org]

Hi Carolyn

Thank you for your message. We absolutely understand – and we are fighting so hard on your behalf. We are continuing to advocate on the behalf of so many charities like yourselves and will continue to press MHCLG to publish clarifications on the qualifications required. We have meetings set up in the coming weeks so will take your concerns to the team and will continue to work with the team to define micro charities and other ways to relieve the burden on charities like yourselves. If you would like to talk further, please do email me: alicemorrey@almshouses.org or call the office.

Kind regards
Alice
Policy & Engagement Manager (TAA)

[alicemorrey@almshouses.org]

Dear all

We are continuing to monitor for updates but the latest announcement in regards to qualifications can in a ministerial statement by Matthew Pennycook at the beginning of July (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-07-02/hcws771).

He said: ‘I am also confirming today that we will direct the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) this autumn to set new standards for the Competence and Conduct of staff who work in social housing. The new requirements will improve professionalism within the sector, ensuring tenants receive a good service and are always listened to and treated with respect and dignity. The new Competence and Conduct Standard will come into force in October 2026. There will be a transition period after this date giving providers additional time to comply with qualification requirements for senior housing managers and executives. Larger registered providers that own 1,000 or more units of social housing will have three years, and smaller providers that own less than 1,000 units will have four years.’

We (TAA) are continuing to engage with MHCLG and are continuing to encourage Government to consider exemptions for trustees and micro charities. Please do get in touch if I (or any of the team) can be of any more help.

Kind regards,

Alice Morrey
Policy & Engagement Manager (TAA)

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