We are transforming the housing system.

At the Nationwide Foundation, our vision is simple: for everyone in the UK to have access to a decent home they can afford. Across three programmes, we are taking a systemic approach to make the housing system work for all, while leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come.

We’re an independent charity, funded by Nationwide Building Society, funding some incredible causes to improve the lives of those most in need.

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Our vision in action

Convening coalitions

Convening
coalitions

Changing legalisation for communities

Changing legalisation
for communities

Investing in pioneering research

Investing in
pioneering research

Developing new ideas for social good

Developing new ideas
for social good

Latest news and views

A black man and a black woman wearing hard hats and hi-vis, looking at construction plans
Our role in empowering black and minority ethnic communities to build better homes and stronger communities

18
Oct
Addressing the housing crisis takes centre stage at Labour Party Conference 2024

Tackling the nation’s housing crisis was, as last year, a central theme of the Labour...

16
Oct
Aerial view of lots of residential streets and houses
Groundbreaking new research provides insights into the impact of private rented sector legislation 

18
Sep

Our vision is for everyone in the UK to have access to a decent home that they can afford

Our programmes

We work to change the housing system through our three programmes

Decent and affordable homes for all

We are calling on the government to show bold action and commit to a long-term plan to reform the UK’s housing system.

Five proposals for change

1997

The Nationwide Foundation is first established by Nationwide Building Society as a fully independent charitable foundation.

2013

Our Decent and Affordable Homes strategy began, with a new specific focus on the housing system and making it work for all

2021

Phase three (the current phase of our strategy) commenced, which includes a strategic stream of work that will lead to a much better understanding of the housing system

2024

We continue to work through phase three of our strategy, with greater knowledge, skills, confidence and understanding of what needs to happen to change the housing system.