Housing is increasingly seen as a mission-aligned investment opportunity that can support local development, improve wellbeing, and create long-term, resilient assets for communities. This session brought together investment and housing experts to explore practical models — from community-led housing and supported housing partnerships to social-purpose private rented sector approaches — and how foundations can align capital with clear social outcomes.

• Welcome and introduction
• Strategies linking housing to local growth, skills and renewal
• Investment models to deliver impact
• Q&A

Gemma Cartwright, Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF)

Jon Rolls, Head of Developing Communities at Resonance

Sian Edwards, Acting CEO at Andrews Charitable Trust

Hill Gaston, Head of Impact Strategy and Advice, Mercer