Does your board have confidence in your data?

The Regulator of Social Housing now expects boards to have assurance that decisions are underpinned by robust, well-governed data.

 For leadership teams asking questions such as "how do we know our data is fit for purpose?", or "how do we demonstrate compliance to the regulator?", a data maturity assessment is the right place to start. 

 

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"Boards must have assurance that decisions are underpinned by robust and comprehensive data that is appropriately managed, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This requires adequate quality controls and robust audit trails.

- Sector Risk Profile 2025, Regulator of Social Housing

in-depth review

Inconsistent reporting

Different figures produced from the same data, leaving leaders uncertain which version to trust

Enduring partnerships

Lack of ownership

Data ownership and accountability are unclear, with quality issues routinely escalated to IT as a default

Does any of this sound familiar?


Across the social housing sector, we see the same challenges faced by many organisations. These are not signs of failure; they are signs that your data function has not yet had the structured attention and investment it needs.

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Disconnected systems

Systems do not talk to each other, meaning teams rely on spreadsheets and manual workarounds

data competency

Access limitations

Staff lack the skills or confidence to interrogate data, and data literacy across teams is inconsistent

A data maturity assessment gives organisations a clear objective assessment of their current data position.

 With over a decade of industry experience in the social housing sector and extensive knowledge of different operating practices, 3C provides a trusted external viewpoint.

We help organisations understand if they're doing the right things with their data and to develop a practical path forward.

We’re here to give you greater confidence to make decisions that make a positive difference – for your customers, for your staff, and for your business 

What a data maturity assessment gives you

A data maturity assessment gives your leadership team an objective, structured picture of where your organisation currently stands across every dimension of data management, and a clear, prioritised route forward.

 An assessment across ten topics and six perspectives:data usage, data quality, leadership, tools, skills, and culture

 Staff perspectives gathered through interviews or short group sessions, ensuring the picture reflects the whole organisation

 Clear identification of strengths, gaps, and the areas where improvement will have the greatest impact

  Practical, prioritised recommendations tailored to your organisation, not a generic framework document

 Board-ready findings that help you demonstrate compliance with RSH data governance expectations

  An independent view from specialists who understand housing data, regulatory requirements, and sector best practice


 Assessments are based on the Data Maturity Assessment for Government (DMAG) framework, adapted and tailored specifically for social housing functions and regulatory context.

The assessment level that's right for you

We offer two levels of assessment, designed to suit different organisational needs and timescales.
Both options provide the independent, evidence-based view your leadership team needs.

light touch

  • High-level review across all six data maturity perspectives

  • Short interviews or group sessions with key staff

  • Rapid identification of strengths and priority risks

  • Targeted, actionable recommendations

  • Ideal first step for boards seeking clarity and a foundation for improvement
in-depth

Everything in the light-touch assessment, plus:

  • Detailed interviews with key representatives across the organisation

  • Wider staff survey to capture organisation-wide perspectives

  • Full review of data governance frameworks, data flows, and system architecture

  • Detailed findings report with specific, prioritised improvement actions

     

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To find out more about our data maturity assessment and how 3C consultants could benefit your organisation, please get in touch with us today.

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