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HACT newsletter December 2012 now available
19/12/2012This festive edition wraps up an exciting year for HACT - see our round-up of activities and what's in store for another exciting year in 2013.
HACT and OCSI launch new housing open data tool
27/11/2012Community Insight is a new online community mapping and reporting tool enabling housing providers to harness the power of Open Data.
Progress Housing Group's Chair takes on an African challenge in support of HACT
12/11/2012Janet Hale will be trading in her stiletto heels for a trusty pair of walking boots to scale Africa's highest peak.
HACT's Deputy CEO takes part in the first OECD Integrated Services and Housing Consultation
09/11/2012Andrew van Doorn speaks about the 'What, Why's and How's' of integrating housing and service delivery.
£5.67: the value of £1 spent on confidence and skills for tenants
07/11/2012With the Social Value Act coming into force next year, the Guardian's Kate Murray comments that housing associations are fighting to prove their financial worth.
Top tips: helping residents find employment
05/11/2012HACT's Network Coordinator John Coburn joined the Guardian's panel of experts to discuss why and how housing providers should help tenants to find work. Read the key points from the discussion.
Housing and Migration Network urges housing associations to help destitute migrants
30/10/2012The network, founded by HACT, launches a new migrant 'destitution pack' for providers.
HACT supported project wins at the Inside Housing Sustainability Awards
22/10/2012Congratulations are in order for Knowsley Housing Trust as they take home an award for their 'Save Energy, Save Money' project.
HACT announces new Board members
16/10/2012Following a number of significant changes, HACT have recruited four new board members to join the team.
Self-help housing: an alternative model reducing housing shortage
12/10/2012With a growing number of people in need of housing, it is unacceptable that so many houses are left empty, often over many years. Building new homes is crucial, but not the only way out of the housing crisis; developing solutions for a better and easier use of empty homes is equally important.