Accelerating data maturity: a data governance framework fast-track for social housing

8-July-2025

Empowering social housing providers to build trust, ensure compliance, and unlock the full value of their data — within just three months.

Why this matters

In today’s regulatory and operational landscape, data is more than just an asset—it’s a responsibility. Our fast-track data governance framework is purpose-built for social housing organisations, creating the firm platform to help Boards and Executives gain regulatory assurance, improve data quality, and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

What you get

✅ 3-Month Proven Programme

A structured, outcome-driven approach that delivers rapid, tangible results.

✅ Expert Interim Leadership

A seasoned data governance specialist embedded in your team to guide implementation.

✅ Foundations for Long-Term Data Maturity

Establish a scalable model for data governance and culture change, aligned with UK government standards.

✅ Establish a Data Quality Framework

Adopt a robust, approved framework tailored to the needs of social housing.

✅ Automated Data Validation & Audit

Using our award winning 3C Data Logic data audit and verification tool (based on an initial assessment of property and tenant information).

✅ Data Health Check & Compliance Review

Identify risks and opportunities with a comprehensive diagnostic.

✅ Staff Training & Enablement

Upskill your team to manage and maintain data quality independently.

✅ Strategic Roadmap

Receive a clear, actionable plan to reach the highest level of data maturity.

The path to achieve tangible strategic outcomes

Improved Asset Management

✅ Condition Monitoring: Identify properties in need of repair and enabling proactive maintenance.

✅ Lifecycle Planning: Forecast long-term investment needs and effectively plan capital works.

✅ Void Management: Reduce void periods, understand tenancy turnover and property demand.

Regulatory Compliance & ESG Reporting

✅ Building Safety: Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and other housing regulations.

✅ Energy Efficiency: Track EPC ratings and plan for decarbonisation and net-zero targets.

✅ Equality Monitoring: Ensure fair treatment and accessibility across diverse tenant groups.

✅ Strengthened Governance, Risk, and Compliance posture

✅ Greater Trust and Transparency with tenants and regulators

Improved Data Ownership and Accountability

✅ Culture change: Designed to support ‘decision by data’ based culture change

✅ Replicable Model: Scaling data governance across departments

Risk Management

✅ Health & Safety: Track compliance with fire, gas, and electrical safety checks.

✅ Fraud Detection: Spot anomalies in tenancy data that may indicate subletting or other issues.

✅ Business Continuity: Use data to plan for emergencies or service disruptions.

Financial Efficiency

✅ Rent Collection: Identify trends in arrears and improve collection strategies.

✅ Cost Optimisation: Analyse maintenance and operational costs to find savings.

✅ Funding Readiness: Provide robust data to support bids for government grants or investment.

✅ Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Decision-making

Strategic Decision-Making

✅ Stock Rationalisation: Identify underperforming assets for disposal or redevelopment.

✅ Neighbourhood Planning: Understand community needs and plan regeneration or development.

✅ Scenario Modelling: Simulate impact of policy changes, rent restructuring, demographic shifts.

Enhanced Tenant Services

✅ Targeted Support: Identify vulnerable tenants/those at risk of arrears, enabling early intervention.

✅ Personalised Communication: Tailor engagement based on demographics and preferences.

✅ Satisfaction Tracking: Correlate property conditions with tenant satisfaction.