The history of housing management, and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), was sparked by the work of pioneers of social reform such as Octavia Hill who were opposed to appalling housing conditions in the second half of the 19th century. CIH can trace it’s roots as a profession back to 1916, when the first professional body for housing, the Association for Women Housing Workers, was founded.

In 2016, our centenary year, it is fitting for CIH to celebrate Octavia’s legacy as one of the greatest social entrepreneurs in British History and contribution to Social Housing.

To commemorate this milestone, a special event is being organised by CIH East Midlands Regional Board.

The event will consist of some key speeches made by a variety of personalities in the sector, in order to appreciate Octavia’s legacy on housing and peoples lives and the inspiration we can draw from this legacy as we look to shape the industry for the future.

For further details and to book, please visit: http://www.cih.org/events/display/vpathDCR/templatedata/cih/events/data/Housing_-_making_a_difference_-_East_midlands_centenary_event