Northern Housing Consortium Business Partner Packages

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Business Partner Packages

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• About us - the Northern Housing Consortium story

• The benefits of becoming a business partner

• Business partner packages

• Corporatebusinesspartnerpackage• Largehighprofilebusinesspartnereventspackages• AnnualNorthernHousingSummit• NorthernSilverScreenAwards• HousingInnovation&TechnologyRoadshows• Residents’InvolvementConference

• Generaleventsbusinesspartnerandexhibitionopportunities• Memberengagementdinnersbusinesspartnerpackages

• Get in touch

• Bespokepackages

What’s included:BecomeabusinesspartneroftheNorthernHousingConsortiumandconnectwith2,000ofthesector’smostinnovativeanddynamicpeople.

Welcome to our business partner packages guide

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TheNorthernHousingConsortiumisapowerfulmembershipbodyrepresentingtheviewsofRegisteredProviders,LocalAuthoritiesandArms-LengthManagementOrganisations(ALMOs)inthesocialhousingsectoracrosstheNorthofEngland.Aswecelebrateour40thAnniversaryin2014,weremainascommittedandpassionateasevertoworkingwithourmemberstohelpthemtomaketheNorthanevenbetterplacetolive.

ThankstoourloyalmembershipourreputationandinfluenceextendsacrosstheUK.FromkeydecisionmakersatHMTreasury,theDepartmentofCommunitiesandLocalGovernment(DCLG)theDepartmentforEnergyandClimateChange(DECC)andtheDepartmentforHealth(DoH),rightthroughtopoliticians,thewiderprivatesectorandthemedia.

Overthepastyearourhigh-profileengagementactivityinareassuchaswelfarereform,housing&healthcareandtheeconomicimpactofhousingintheNorthhassecurednationalpressinterestfromTheGuardian,TheTelegraph,andtheBBCaswellasfromallofthemajorhousingpress.Andourhighprofileeventsprogrammeattractsover1,500delegateseachyear,thehighlightofwhich,ourannualNorthernHousingSummit,iswidelyrecognisedasbeingbestinsectorbyhousingprovidersandlocalauthorities.

Ourpurposeremainsresolute;tohelpourmemberstosucceedintoday’schallengingbusinessenvironment,savemoneyandsharebestpractice,ensuringthattheyremainbestplacedtocreatestrong,safeandresilientcommunities.

IfyousharethisambitionandwouldliketoworkwithustosupporttheUKsocialhousingsector,pleasegetintouch.

Jo Boaden, Chief Executive, Northern Housing Consortium

“Togetherourmembersrepresent90%ofhousingprovidersintheNorthandtheinnovativeworktheydoimpactsonaround1.3millionhomesand3.5millionpeople.”

An opportunity to work with us and help make the North a great place to live

About us



New economic times will require new solutions that enable the sector to build and design high quality housing that customers can access and afford. Our members are building and strengthening relationships with businesses that can help them to meet this challenge.

Becoming a business partner of the Northern Housing Consortium provides the platform to reach new audiences, to build relationships with industry experts, to grow the reputation of your brand and get noticed. They’re all possible by working together.

The benefits of becoming a business partner

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“WewanttoworkwithbusinesspartnerswhoshareourambitionsforhousingintheNorthandfeelthattheyhaveakeyroletoplayinthesector’ssuccess.”

Add your voice to ours

Jo Boaden, Chief Executive, Northern Housing Consortium

• Buildyourreputationamongstcloseto500influentialorganisations

• Sponsoreventsandconnectwith2,000ofthesector’smostinnovativeanddynamicpeople

• Reachtheinboxesofover5,000housingprofessionalsacrosstheUK

• Useoneplatformtocommunicateyourcompany’smessages

• BecomerecognisedasakeydeliverypartnertotheUKsocialhousingsector

Working in partnership with the Northern Housing Consortium will help you to:

Packages have been developed to maximise exposure and activities for all business partners and we are happy to tailor any to suit your required benefits and budget. All packages include:

• Promotionalandbrandingopportunities

• Corporatenetworking

• Marketingopportunities

A full list of packages can be found on pages 5-14. To discuss our business partner opportunities please contact Helen McLoughlin, Head of Member Relations on 07711 005 696 or email: [email protected]

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Conference and exhibition opportunities:

• Exhibitorspaceattwofulldayconferencesofsponsor’schoice(value£1,200)

• Sponsorshipoftwoeventsofsponsor’schoiceacrosstheyear*(value£6,000)

• Onekeyplenaryspeakeropportunity

• 10complimentaryticketsforuseatNHCconferenceeventsprogramme(value£2,000)

Member engagement opportunities:

• Sponsorhosteddinnertodiscussissueofyourchoicewithagroupofupto20members–CEOandEMTlevel(value£1,000)

• Tablefor10atNorthernSilverScreenAwardsandsponsorshipofoneoftheawardcategories(value£750)

• InvitationtoNHCAllPartyParliamentaryGroupforHousingintheNorth

Press coverage:

• Twox300wordthought-leaderpiecestobeincludedwithinNHCmonthlye-zinenewsletter

• Sponsorrecognitiontobeincludedinallrelevantpressreleases–coveragewillbepre-agreedwiththesponsorinadvance

Marketing / advertising:

• SponsorlogotoappearonallNHCprintedmaterialandonNHCwebsitelinkeddirectlytosponsor’swebsite

• SponsorpageofwebsitecommunicatingwhyyouaresupportingtheNorthernHousingConsortiumandyouroffertoNHCmembers

• Sponsorthankyoulinetoappearonallconferenceprogrammes

• SponsorlogotoappearonallNHCadvertising

*DoesnotincludetheannualNorthernHousingSummitortheHousingInnovation&TechnologyRoadshowhoweverthesecanbeincludedforafurther£5,000+VATperevent.

What’s included:

BecomerecognisedasakeydeliverypartnertotheUKsocialhousingsector.

The corporate business partner package is designed for organisations keen to significantly raise their profile within the social housing sector within the North of England. The package represents significant value for money and ensures that sponsor exposure is maximised across all Northern Housing Consortium activities and can be tailored to the individual organisation’s requirements. This package is only available to two organisations at any one time.

Corporate business partner package

We are happy to tailor the above package to suit your desired benefits and budget whilst maximising your exposure.

£25,000

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Events

“Whatafantasticconference-thebestI’vebeentoforalongtime.”

Each year the Northern Housing Consortium hosts over 40 events which enable our members to share best practice and keep up to date with developments in the sector. Our events are generally recognised as the best in the sector and member satisfaction is very high across the programme.

The programme comprises four highlight events which attract a significant number of delegates.

Northern Housing Consortium

Large high profile events packages

Andrew Orrey, Chief Executive of North Lincolnshire Homes.

The Annual Northern Housing Summit

Audience-chiefexecutives,managementleveldecisionmakers,andotherhousingprofessionals.Attractsaround200delegates.

The Northern Silver Screen Awards

Audience-chiefexecutives,managersandinnovativehousingprofessionalsfromacrossthesector.Attractsaround200delegates.

The Housing Innovation & Technology Roadshow Exhibition

Audience-manageriallevelkeydecisionmakerswithinthesectorincludingITmanagers,housingmanagers,assetmanagers.Attracts25exhibitorsandaround100delegatestoeachroadshow.

Resident Involvement Conference

Audience-engagedandactivetenantslivinginsocialhousingacrosstheNorth.Attracts150residentsandhousingprofessionals.

Eachoftheseeventsrepresentsanexcellentopportunitytocommunicateyourorganisation’skeymessagestoyourtargetaudience.

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The Northern Housing Summit provides delegates with insight, clarity and solutions for the housing sector with an agenda of national and international speakers from both inside and outside the sector. Focusing on the big strategic challenges and potential future options, this is the event for all those involved with and working in housing in the North.

Generally attended by around 200 delegates every year, with delegate profile of CEO and executive management.

Main overall sponsorship package

Annual Northern Housing Summit Package Branding

• Brandingonalleventcommunications(pre&postevent):flyers,e-book,NHCwebsite,evaluationforms

• Brandingondelegatebadges

Exhibition & marketing

• Exhibitionspacewithpowersupply(3mx2m)

• Speakerslotwithinthespotlightsession

• Inclusionofmaterialsinpacks/CDs(2xA4sheets)

• Marketingcoverage:inclusioninmarketingplan(Twitter,blog,presscoverage)

Member Engagement Opportunities

• Fourcomplimentarydelegateplacesincludingattendanceatgaladinner

• Additionaldelegateplaceschargedatdiscountedrateof£199+VAT(normalrate£379+VAT)

• Networkingopportunitieswith160delegates

• Networkingopportunitieswithkeyspeakers

What’s included:

Annual two day conference

£5,000

“Whatafabulousevent.Wethoroughlyenjoyedbeingpartofthisyear’sNorthernHousingSummit.”Mike Grayson, National Account Manager, npower

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Now in its seventh year, The Northern Silver Screen Awards celebrate the innovation and life-transforming work that our members are doing in the communities they serve.

Each year we receive around 50 nominations from our members. Of these we shortlist and create short films of some of the best which are then scored by a panel of judges outside of the sector. You can view some of the films on our youtube page here:

www.youtube.com/user/NHConsortium

The winners are announced at a gala dinner following our annual Northern Housing Summit.

Northern Silver Screen and the profile of the work our members are doing has continued to grow. Winning entries have even been viewed within Westminster and at 10 Downing Street.

Northern Silver Screen Sponsorship Package

Northern Silver Screen Awards

What’s included:

£6,000

“Itwasagreatevent,oneofthebestIhavebeento.”David Halfacre, Executive Director, Esh Group

Branding

• Brandingonalleventmaterialsincludingallmarketingchannelsandbrochuresproducedfortheeveningawardsceremony

• Companylogoonallfilmsproducedfortheawardsevent


• Seatontheawardsjudgingpanel

• Opportunitytopresentthemainawardontheeveningandcommunicatewhysupportinginnovationinsocialhousingisattheheartofyourcompany’svalues

• Tableof10atawardsdinner

Member Engagement Opportunities

• Opportunitytonetworkandraiseyourcompany’sprofileamongst200delegatesfromthesocialhousingsector

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The Housing Innovation and Technology Roadshows provide a platform where NHC members can meet with innovative local and national suppliers who provide technology-based solutions that can help them to deliver their services more efficiently, conveniently and cost effectively.

It’s an exhibition combined with a mini-conference and it is free for our members to attend. It represents an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your services and products and your keenness to work with the social housing sector.


The Housing Innovation & Technology Roadshow

What’s included:

£5,000

A series of three roadshows across the North & Scotland

“NHC’svalueliesinitsworktoplacehousingatthecentreofthehealthandwellbeingdebate.ItseventsprovideavaluableopportunityforustocollaboratetodemonstrateinpracticalsessionshowassistivetechnologyisbeingdeliveredaspartofintegratedhousingrelatedservicesacrossthenorthofEnglandtosustainandextendtheindependenceofindividualslivingintheirownhomes.”Dave Wood, Account Director, Tunstall Healthcare

Branding

• Sponsor branding on all communication materials promoting the roadshow events. To include: flyers, website, email marketing and exhibition programme

• Sponsor banner stands and pop-ups placed at key positions in the main exhibition hall at all three events. TV screens in the main hall will also carry the wording: ‘Northern Housing Consortium wishes to thanks its sponsor and ‘Sponsor proud to sponsor Housing Innovation & Technology Roadshow 2014’ (or wording of your choice as agreed by NHC)


• Ten minute speaker slot within our spotlight sessions which will take place in a dedicated area in the middle of the exhibition hall at each event, providing you with an opportunity to talk about how you are working with a client of your choice to support their business

• Following the event NHC will send an email out to all those members who attended the event on behalf of sponsor. Sponsor will be able to write and control the content / style of this email. It will simply be sent out from NHC to ensure members’ data protection rights are adhered to.

Member engagement opportunities

• Delegates will include key decision makers from housing providers and local authorities across the North and Scotland who are seeking to find out how new technology and new innovations in systems, products and applications can help them to do their job. This will include such people as IT managers and professionals, data managers, and housing managers.

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The Northern Housing Consortium’s popular Resident Involvement conference has been running for 12 years. It brings together an exciting programme of speakers that challenge the way in which the sector works. Focusing on making the most of the new agendas to empower residents and tenants to improve services, the conference explores all of the key issues facing the sector.


Resident Involvement Conference Main overall sponsorship

• Conference sponsor (may be shared jointly with other sponsors)

• Branding on all event communications (pre & post event): flyers, e-book, NHC website, evaluation forms

• Inclusion of materials in packs/CDs (two x A4 sheets)

• Exhibition space with power supply (3m x 2m)

• Branding on delegate badges

• Two x complimentary residential delegate places including attendance at evening dinner

• Additional non-residential delegate places charged at discounted rate of £199 + VAT (excluding dinner, max two)

• Potential speaking opportunity (please note this is only available for some events, if you wish to speak at a particular conference as part of the sponsorship package please contact the events team at [email protected])

What’s included:

“Wefoundthewholeeventhugelyinsightfulandstimulating,nottomentionitsusefulnessforraisingourprofilewithinthesector.”£5,000

Annual two day conference

Exhibition package

£950 £1,150

Member of NHC or MMP

Non member

Exhibition package


• Two x complimentary residential delegate places including attendance at evening dinner

• Additional non-residential delegate places charged at discounted rate of £199 + VAT (excluding dinner, max two)

James Ealey, Marketing Director, Press Ahead

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In addition to the larger events in the programme we also have opportunities around other key events in a programme which are of particular benefit to those companies whose products / services align with the event subject. Topics range from healthcare, social enterprise, housing law and grounds maintenance.

Each year nearly 1,500 members engage with these events and conferences attract an average attendance of approx. 60-70 delegates.

We can discuss events on an individual basis. For a full list of opportunities please visit


General events sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

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NHC Events - Gold Sponsorship

Event sponsorship packages Gold sponsorship

• Conference sponsor (only conference sponsor)




• Branding on delegate badges

• Two x complimentary delegate places

• Additional delegate places charged at discounted rate of £99 + VAT (max two)

• Potential speaking opportunity (please note this is only available for some events, if you wish to speak at a particular conference as part of the sponsorship package please contact the events team at [email protected])

What’s included:

£1,250 Member of NHC or MMP

£1,450 Non member

Silver sponsorship

• Conference sponsor (may be shared jointly with other sponsors)






NHC Events - Silver Sponsorship

£950 Member of NHC or MMP

£1,150 Non member

Exhibit at one of our one day conferences

£550 Member of NHC or MMP

£750 Non member

Exhibit sponsorship





“Itwasawell-attendedeventwithahighproportionofthekeyinfluencers.Woulddefinitelysupportthiseventagain,andthoughtthestructureoftheday,andqualityofspeakers,wasspoton.”Julian Norton, Tier 1 Asser Management Ltd, Exhibitor at Digital Inclusion Conference

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Member engagement dinners’ programme

• Discussion forum with up to 15 NHC members

• Branding in the venue where the dinner is held

• Two guest places

• Logo on all menus and table settings

What’s included:“I’dliketosayahugethankyouforareallyenjoyableandproductiveroundtabledinnerlastnight.Idoattendanumberofsimilarevents,butnoothersworkaswellasyours.Thecombinationofasmallintimategroup;thegroup’scompositionandtheformatmadeitagreatsuccess.”

£950

The Northern Housing Consortium round table members’ dinner programme provides an excellent opportunity for our members to hear from experts in their fields and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the sector in more depth with housing colleagues.

We welcome sponsorship from companies who work closely with the sector and are interested in engaging with our members in an informal environment.

This sponsorship opportunity covers the cost of the meal and drinks for up to 15 members.

Member engagement dinners’ sponsorship package

Tim Pinder, Chief Executive, Peaks and Plains Housing Trust

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Christmas Lunch

“Oneofthebestnetworkingeventsinthehousingcalendar.”

Each year Northern Housing Consortium holds its Christmas Lunch which is a must have ticket for housing professionals and suppliers to the sector. The dinner attracts over 400 people.

Christmas lunch sponsorship package

£2,500

Christmas lunch sponsorship

• Company logo on all marketing materials associated with the event including promotional literature, web page, invitations, menu

• Plasma screen branding in room where lunch is served

• Four guest places at the event

• Exhibition opportunity

• There is also the opportunity to sponsor the drinks reception at the Christmas lunch

What’s included:

Christmas lunch drinks reception sponsorship

• Logo branding on invitations

• Logo branding on menus

• Opportunity of banner stand at main entrance to where drinks reception is held

Christmas Lunch drinks reception sponsorship package

£1,700 John Ford, Gentoo



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Get in touch

For further details about all business partner packages please contact:

Helen McLoughlinHead of Member Relations

E:[email protected]

T:01915661011

M:07711005696

Bespoke packages

Our aim is to work with our business partners to develop creative, value for money packages that meet their needs. So, if the packages contained in this booklet don’t work for you, or you have other ideas that you would like to talk us through, please get in touch.

Following an expression of interest we will work with you to identify your requirements with the aim of developing a package bespoke to your objectives.

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Northern Housing Consortium Business Partner Packages