Applications for the Futures Network 2025/26 cohort are now open

Research projects

The Futures Network will work together to research a topic of importance to the housing sector, such as skills shortages, decarbonisation and sustainability, and understanding the route to new home delivery through the full supply chain. This will involve contributing to research and data collection and preparing  and publishing an outcome from the work.

Inspired by the Government’s target of building 1.5 million homes, the 2024/25 cohort researched the biggest barriers to housing delivery, looking into sector specific challenges and identifying cross-sector solutions through a series of interviews, a survey, and round table discussions. The cohort will publish their findings at a launch event in September 2025. If you are interested in contributing to this project, get in touch via email at futures.network@housingforum.org.uk.

Meetings and events

‘’The public speaking opportunities – at last year’s Members Morning, three decarbonisation webinars, The Housing Forum’s Feature session at CIH Housing Brighton, and the National Conference – have been a fantastic outcome from my time in the network.”
Thomas Bugler, Bugler Group Futures Network 2021-22 cohort participant and Futures Network Chair (2023-24)

Participants will have the opportunity to attend The Housing Forum Futures Network meetings, and topical events for personal development. The Housing Forum will create opportunities for Futures Network participants to present during The Housing Forum events. Presentations will focus on sharing findings on research projects developed by Futures Network members.