Partner of Rising Star Award

UCAS connects accommodation providers and businesses with 1m+ students each year. Backed by strategic data-led consultancy, research-led insights and real-time student decision-making, we can connect you to verified students using a data and channel mix tailored to your needs, when they’re most engaged. Raise awareness of your brand, prepare for future trends, or deliver a short-term fix to fill rooms – we have the solutions to achieve your goals.

By working with UCAS, you’re investing in the future of higher education – 100% of profits from commercial activities are reinvested into the charity to improve services for customers and clients.

Partner of University Team of the Year

UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure. Every day, we support over 35,000 students on their journey through higher education, working with our partners to create an amazing student experience. We have 15 long-term, bespoke partnerships with leading UK universities and have invested over £3.5bn in the higher education sector since 1998, providing a home from home to over half a million students.

Our unique partnership approach enables our university partners to develop their estates whilst reinvesting in their core services of teaching and research. And, like our university partners, we are committed to being a responsible business that has a positive impact on people, place and planet.

Partner of Health & Wellbeing Initiative - Student Property

StudentCrowd’s verified reviews have helped over 12 million students to find their ideal accommodation and HE provider. Our Data & Insight tools provide PBSA operators, advisors, and investors with actionable insights - driving better decisions for students and the sector.

Partner of Agency Team of the Year

Abodus are on a mission to redefine the standard for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation management. Our ethos is simple: to go beyond rooms and flats, crafting experiences that resonate with the unique requirements of our clients. In a sector often characterised by uniformity, ABODUS shines as a beacon of independence and innovation. We don’t just manage buildings; we curate spaces where students thrive, where communities flourish, and where partnerships prosper. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and creating desirable living environments, ABODUS is the preferred choice for students and investors, driving asset effectiveness and long-term success.

Partner of Private Halls of Residence Award

Assured Energy Solutions are a specialist provider of green tech solutions into the PBSA sector. We partner, develop, and implement these technologies working with market leading European green tech manufacturers. Our offering includes LED lighting and control with 10-year warranties, turnkey Solar projects via funded or Capex procurement, Gas reduction on wet heating systems of 15-20%, and 30-50% energy reduction in calorifier systems through to Electric heating with bespoke student accommodation room control.  Our industry leading warranties provide a significantly increased lifecycle, sustainable and reduced carbon footprint for your business, all whilst supporting your journey towards Net Zero.

DMDmodular is a Polish, award-winning construction company specializing in delivering volumetric modular buildings to international markets. Their expertise encompasses various sectors such as hotels, student accommodations, elderly homes, residential buildings, and leisure facilities.

Leveraging Poland's extensive experience in furniture, ceramics, doors, and windows production, DMDmodular has established a stable and credible supply chain, making them an ideal business partner in the construction industry.

DMDmodular offers turnkey, fully finished, and furnished modular solutions, effectively optimizing systems and details across installation stages to simplify and enhance efficiency. Their commitment to sustainability is evident through their positive audit recommendations and certifications in environmental and energy management systems.

Global Student is the ultimate partner for student accommodation supplies and FM services across the UK and Ireland. We know that for PBSA providers, creating a true "home away from home" is just as important as the academic experience itself — and that’s where we come in.

We equip universities and accommodation providers with everything needed to enhance the student living experience, from premium UK-manufactured mattresses and all-in-one essentials packs to a complete suite of accredited Facilities Management services. Specialising in Fire Door Surveys, we ensure every space is not only welcoming but also secure, compliant, and meticulously maintained for student safety and comfort.

micampus is the second largest student residence company in Spain with almost 6,500 bed spaces in operation, spread over 28 residences, and with 15 residences under development which will add a further 2,500 beds to our portfolio in the next year.

micampus is one of the 3 oldest student residence companies in Europe, with more than 20 years’ experience in the sector. We employ around 150 professionals who are responsible for safeguarding the wellbeing of the students.

micampus has a presence in 16 provinces (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia, Alicante, Murcia, Logroño, Burgos, Pamplona, Bilbao, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Santander, Oviedo and Lugo), offering the student community modern accommodation solutions in the best locations.

Partner of Innovation Award

TSL is the South Coast’s largest building envelope specialist, acting as a Principal Contactor for commercial and industrial clients. The project portfolio includes student accommodation, hotel brands, offices, and stadiums. The TSL Experience is proudly delivered throughout projects to achieve an unrivalled construction experience for clients, building users and communities.

Partner of International Operator of the Year

Yardi's innovative, end-to-end solution for PBSA enhances operations and provides a frictionless experience for students. Operators can showcase communities with dynamic marketing websites, combine student housing and traditional lease options in one leasing dashboard and save time with bulk onboarding for move-ins and move-outs with RentCafe for Student Housing.

Partner of Social Impact Initiative - Student Property

Aldermore is the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we’re backing more people to go for it, in life and business.
Our aim is to provide support to the undervalued and underserved to help them take the action to achieve more, ensuring we meet the needs other institutions do not.
We want to get finance flowing across the UK, which is why we’ve developed a range of business finance products that are ideal for growing businesses. Whatever you need specific to your growth, we can support you in unlocking the cash tied up in invoices, fund an asset, bridge a finance gap, invest in commercial property or obtain finance for property development.

Partner of the Interior Design of the Year

Alumno, established in 2006, partners with universities, colleges and other stakeholders to provide high quality living spaces for over 8,000 students to date across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Norwich, Glasgow, Durham and St Andrews.

Alumno delivers distinct and sensitive designs, carefully engaging with local residents to integrate its developments for the benefit of the existing community. Its schemes introduce a mix of other uses alongside the student accommodation. www.alumnogroup.com

Partner of Hall of Fame

The multiple award-winning Beaufort Capital provides swift and versatile development finance to proven property developers.
Their senior, stretched senior, mezzanine and equity funding allows developers to realise their vision and maximise their returns. The Beaufort team has been developing and funding real estate in Britain for more than 50 years and we understand that every project is different.

A rigorous approach to project and sector analysis enables us to support development projects across a wide range of asset classes, including: Residential, PRS / Build-to-rent, Student Accommodation, Healthcare, Office & Commercial, Hotels & Leisure, Industrial & Logistics and Masterplanning & Site Assembly.

Parnter of the Inclusion in Student Accommodation Award

Blacklight is a socially and environmentally responsible investor-developer.  PBSA is a sector focus with more than 1,500 institutionally-investable beds having been delivered by the team of just three, since 2022.  One of Blacklight’s strategies is to target part-built projects that have failed during construction, where we reposition the distressed asset into an institutionally investable one.  This strategy has not only been proven via successful exits to institutional buyers, but has also enabled individual retail investors in failed schemes to continue to participate and realise a profit where they were previously facing total losses.  Further, it enables the re-use of existing materials, increases sustainability and reduces our carbon footprint.

Partner of Unsung Hero Award

Fresh is an award-winning third-party manager of residential-for-rent properties, specialising in PBSA, BTR, and Co-living. With nearly 15 years’ experience in the student accommodation sector, Fresh is dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences and unparalleled customer service to both our residents and clients.

Fresh has a proven track record of working closely with investors to maximise rental income and drive asset value whilst delivering these best-in-class resident experiences. The buildings are the start, but our people make the difference.

Our commitment to maximising ROI and living experience in our properties is evidenced by our impressive +36 Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Platinum Certification status from Global Student Living, maintained for two consecutive years. Through our award-winning Be Wellbeing programme, we build communities that support our residents throughout their time with us, ensuring an experience that makes residents want to rebook, and tell all their friends to book too.

HOCHTIEF is an engineering-led global infrastructure solutions provider, established in 1873, with leading positions in Europe, North America and Australia; and a rapidly expanding presence in high-tech, energy transition and sustainable infrastructure markets. They develop innovative solutions on a global scale and operate in more than 25 countries including through the following companies: HOCHTIEF Europe, Turner, CIMIC, Flatiron, and Abertis. In 2023, they featured in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 18th consecutive year, for their performance in business and governance, environment and social affairs. They currently employ approximately 47,000 team members worldwide, and their current Group revenues are approximately £20 billion.

HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions (HTPPPS, as part of the HOCHTIEF Group) develops and realises concessions and operator projects in the social, transportation, energy and digital infrastructure markets. Around 300 employees are headquartered in Germany, and throughout their business units in the UK, the Netherlands and Greece. They offer their public-sector partners innovative, integrated and sustainable solutions that span the entire life cycle of their projects, and demonstrate their expertise in project, commercial and asset management, project finance, innovation and digitalisation. They currently have a portfolio of 50 active investments across the UK and Europe with a total portfolio value of approximately £26 billion.

Partner of the Prop Tech Solution OTY

Partner of Developer of the Year – Student Property

At Investec, our Real Estate Finance team aims to be the preferred lending partner for a broad spectrum of local and international companies engaging in UK real estate ventures. With our stable, long-term capital foundation and over three decades of experience across economic cycles, we're committed to fostering lasting partnerships and delivering tailored, cutting-edge funding solutions for real estate. Our disciplined yet entrepreneurial team is made up of seasoned industry professionals who are dedicated to facilitating the creation of top-tier real estate, designed to meet the needs of our valued clients, across various asset types. Visit Investec invest.ec/realestatefinance to learn more.

Partner of Investor of the Year

Irwin Mitchell is proud to work with clients who are transforming our cities and towns and, in doing so, helping our economy and changing lives for the better. Our team works across major centres throughout the UK, so we understand the factors that influence your markets and the challenges you face. Our Real Estate team offers a broad range of services and specialist expertise for clients across the housing sector including PBSA and PRS, so whether you are investing in, developing, funding or occupying property, we can fulfil your legal needs and support you in achieving your business aspirations.

Partner of the Collaboration Award

Kinetic offers a cutting-edge solution for student accommodation operators, seamlessly
connecting you, your team, and your customers. With 25 years of trusted partnerships,
our team of PBSA and Higher Education specialists come from the sector, and truly
understand your needs. We’re more than a property management solution – we enable
you to enhance the entire student experience, from online bookings to check-out day
and every moment in-between. Build vibrant student communities, manage wellbeing
cases, and drive revenue with our fully-integrated suite of solutions. We’re proud of our
partnerships and community-driven innovation and are here for you, forever.

Partner of Deal Of the Year

Mills & Reeve is a national law firm centered on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge, learning and sector expertise.

We have a large ‘truly specialised’ university business group with a particular specialism in student accommodation projects. We act for over 90 university clients and have advised many of them on arrangements for the accommodation of their students, from short term contracts, to the most complex off-balance sheet student DBFO accommodation projects. In addition, we have a large and very active practice, advising landowners, investors, funders and contractors on such projects.

Partner of Climate Crisis Initiative - Student Property

StarRez is the global leader in cloud software for Student Accommodation and Residential Communities with over 30 years experience, 1300 customers worldwide and over 3 million beds under management. We provide a fast and user-friendly booking journey, electronic contract signatures, accurate billing, occupancy management, parcels/packages, visitors, maintenance work orders, communications, welfare, reporting, dashboards and more. Millions of students enjoy a modern, responsive and secure (PCI and GDPR compliant) solution that empowers them to find the best room, move in fast and have a great resident experience.

Partner of the Affordable/HMO Accommodation of the Year

Partner of the Supplier of the Year Award

Walsh is a structural, civil and geotechnical engineering consultancy delivering sustainable and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. From small-scale developments to masterplan regeneration, our expertise spans residential, commercial, and public sectors.

For nearly 20 years, we’ve led the way in the PBSA sector, advancing MMC and achieving high environmental standards, including Passivhaus accreditation.

Our work with Urbanest on Trafalgar Way, Europe’s largest Passivhaus PBSA project, is just one example of our extensive experience in the sector.

Partner of the Legal/Professional Team – Student Property

Your Tribe is a disruptive force in the world of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (“PBSA”), redefining student accommodation excellence.

Breaking free from conventions, Your Tribe is rewriting the rulebook for PBSA. We’re not just another option; we’re a disruptive force that’s propelling the industry forward, challenges the status quo.

At Your Tribe, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the heart and soul of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and reimagining student living experiences sets us apart. From cutting-edge facilities to intelligent spaces designed for modern needs, we’re creating an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and genuine connections.

Your Tribe isn’t just about providing a place to stay; it’s about curating an immersive lifestyle. Join a community that thrives on diversity, celebrates individuality, and sparks lifelong friendships. Every part of Your Tribe is meticulously crafted to host memorable moments, turning daily routines into extraordinary adventures. Our vibrant social spaces thoughtfully designed common areas, and engaging events create the perfect backdrop for forging unforgettable memories. Embrace a vibrant community that resonates with aspirations, passions, and dreams.

Your Tribe isn’t just raising the bar – we’re setting an entirely new benchmark for the PBSA industry. As trailblazers, we challenge ourselves to exceed expectations and revolutionise what’s possible.

Lavanda is a multi-award winning real estate technology company whose global HQ is in London, UK. Lavanda enables owners and operators of apartment portfolios to reimagine their customer experience and optimise asset performance with fully flexible renting. Customers include Unite, Blackstone, Greystarand Starwood Capital amongst many others. For more information visit getlavanda.com.

Suppliers of high quality furniture solutions for student living, built to last. Optimised furniture packages for new build and retrofit accommodation.

Save time and cost with bespoke solutions tailored to specific needs and budgets. Ar18 provides an end to end service, or any element therein, from design, manufacture, delivery and installation.

A key service is our ability to work with our clients to reduce cost with smart manufacturing methods and design rationalisation.

All of our furniture is manufactured in the UK in our 2000 sqM workshop near Uxbridge. We welcome your visit to see for yourselves.

PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION.
OUR PASSION.
YOUR PRIORITY.
THE STANDARD IN PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION.

We partner with Universities and PBSA to deliver third-party accredited passive fire safety improvements. Developing trusted solutions to occupied buildings, through competent inspection, works delivery and ongoing maintenance. We provide expert guidance to achieve golden-thread compliance.

Our team of 300 technicians have been making buildings compliant across the UK, for over 35 years. Passionate about everything passive fire protection - it's what we do:

-fire strategies & consultancy
-fire compartmentation inspections
-fire door inspections
-fire stopping works
-fire door remediations and replacements
-HRB passive fire project approvals

Partner of Operator of the Year (UK only)

Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection, technical fire consultancy, MEP and sustainability.

With a strong focus on sleeping risk, Global HSE Group support many of the UK’s leading PBSA providers, as well as working with a range of other clients operating within hospitality, healthcare, hospitals, housing associations, education, and commercial sectors.

Global HSE Group specialise in providing tailored, innovative fire risk management/reduction solutions for various structures whilst maintaining positive customer relations through their “do it right” ethos and quality-driven approach.

Nationwide Student Accommodation Cleaning Experts. Specialising in Halls of Residence and Student Flat Deep cleans, Changeovers & Conference cleaning. Our unique process ensures we deliver a 4*+ clean quicker, more consistently and more cost effectively than traditional methods.

Our University cleaning experience, industry-leading methods and maximised efficiency coupled with our focus on reducing our Carbon footprint has resulted in extremely happy clients and consistent re-wins of Tenders.

The team structure, staff training, flexibility of mobilisation and management leadership allows us to execute the most demanding contracts on time, within budget and always with a smile.

Stearn are known as ‘The wholesaler’s wholesaler’. We are a National Super Distributor to the electrical industry's wholesale trade, and specialist distributor to many other specialist and service dependant markets.

With a foundation of over 185 leading manufacturers, our strong and long-established relationship with major suppliers ensures that we meet the needs of the developing electrical market.

B Corp certified market leader in loose and fitted furnishings with over 25 years of experience. Featured on NEUPC and university frameworks, we provide modern, long-lasting furniture solutions that elevate student living and maximise returns. Our 360 service covers everything from interior design and delivery to installation and ongoing replenishment, with sustainable packaging disposal. Gain insights into whole life costing and embodied carbon to support your ESG goals with our proprietary system, vamos. We operate nationwide with short lead times to deliver seamless, move-in ready student accommodation at any scale.

Built on understanding, Cambridge & Counties Bank is the result of two well-respected institutions who joined to establish a responsible expert-banking specialist. We’ve created a service that brings back some of the great elements of an old-fashioned bank, combining these with all the speed, efficiency and knowledge that’s needed in the modern day. Working together and building relationships with SMEs means we can provide the right support and solutions to help businesses grow and prosper. As a business, we understand the importance of our actions, and that's why we strive to be exemplary in all that we do, whether it's in business, our community, or the environment. We are thrilled that in 2023 our commitment and efforts have been officially recognised through our B-Corp certification!

Co-op is the UK’s leading ethical and sustainable convenience retailer, with 2,400 stores we’re one of the nation’s most beloved brands. ​

We’re aligned with the values of the university sector, especially in areas that matter most to young people today. ​

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Here's why:​

Leaders in Fairtrade and animal welfare​

Focused on tackling the climate crisis and reducing food and plastic waste​

Committed to giving back and supporting communities locally and globally​

A campaigning organisation addressing issues that resonate with young people​

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Over the last five years, we've launched 9 stores on university campuses, including Leeds, Kent, Surrey and Loughborough and we have big plans for 2025.​

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Developing with Co-op is a great opportunity to deliver an outstanding experience for residents and deliver a vision aligned to the wants of university partners.​

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There are 2 ways to work with us:​

Work directly with us as a landlord​

Generate significant additional income by operating the store yourself through our full-service, closed-loop franchise model​

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To talk to us about bringing Co-op to your campus, email me: jonathan.perry@coop.co.uk​

Founded in 1927, Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms. With significant reach internationally, employing over 50,000 people, our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.

Gallagher provide a student insurance proposition that caters for the evolving needs of students and accommodation providers.

Gallagher Student Assist provides a suite of insurance and wellbeing solutions for students, with broad coverage, an easy-to-use online portal to manage their policy, and access to wellbeing and support services bespoke to the education sector.

We are more than just an insurance provider - we offer a true partnership approach to support your wider objectives around student satisfaction and wellbeing.

Guardian Environmental services currently care for over 30,000 student rooms for many of the top 10 student accommodation providers, the length and breadth of the UK, this achieved whilst sticking to the individual tailoring and high-quality commitment and values established over 30 years ago as a family business.

Our extensive experience in this sector makes us second to none, we understand what you need to help you maintain a smooth-running accommodation service with students at its heart, we recognise that best practice and a personal approach are crucial for our clients, providing the support to site managers with fully qualified, experienced and knowledgeable Trade Managers alongside qualified and supported engineers.

Allowing you to concentrate on the students’ welfare and their home away from home, whilst we assist with the compliance and maintenance of site, scheduled with your CAFM system, providing assurance, safety, longevity and an excellent service.

Intratone leads the way when it comes to access control solutions. Harnessing the power of the cloud, our systems help reduce setup costs and simplify the lives of those who install, manage, and use them. By employing their own existing mobile devices, your tenants can enjoy feature-rich access systems or start two-way dialogues with our high-end video-enabled intercoms. Ongoing management takes place remotely, through interfaces that allow the update of equipment information in real-time without needing access to the site. And when it comes to delivering industry-leading vandal-proof equipment, Intratone truly delivers, with selected models even carrying the SBD accreditation.

Intratone offers the perfect solution for every multi-residential housing need, including the specific requirements of sheltered accommodation with additional accessibility features and student accommodation. Our solutions for student housing cover every need, from building access to private communication. With wireless intercom and access control systems, students can securely and conveniently enter buildings, receive notifications, and communicate with visitors, enhancing their overall safety and convenience.

NSP Security is a trusted provider of Smart Locking Solutions, built to meet the demands of the latest in PBSA. Integrating to a vast range of Smart systems, Students are kept secure throughout the building, all the way up to their apartment door.

NSP provides bespoke solutions that reduce Operator leakage and help better manage your building so that systems work as part of the wider building integrating Lockers, Lifts, Amenity spaces so that the software offers a joined up solution.

The NSP access control product is Innovative, Safe and Secure allowing the building management team to seamlessly operate the building with ease.

Launched in 2015, OakNorth Bank helps the UK’s most ambitious businesses access the fast, flexible finance they need to scale, while helping savers make their money go further. With funding ranging from £250,000 to tens of millions, the bank has lent billions to businesses across a whole range of sectors, performing among the top 1% of commercial banks globally.

To date, OakNorth financing has helped create tens of thousands of new jobs and affordable homes.

From books to beds, footwear to fridges British Heart Foundation helps students, and accommodation sites donate their pre-loved items to help lifesaving research.

Our dedicated team have been working with universities, private accommodation providers, local councils and private student landlords since 20xx. Together we make a huge contribution to reducing waste and improving circularity within the student accommodation sector, contributing to organisational sustainability targets and UK Sustainable Development Goals.

Offering bespoke solutions tailored to meet your organisation’s needs, #PackForGood is a free service with scalable resources designed to support year-round donations with capacity to manage demand during peak move-out periods. and the capability to support site-wide upgrade and refurbishment programs, ensuring that pre-loved items are reused effectively.

Help us harness the power for pre-loved items and help raise vital funds to support the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases.

Join us in making a difference: Discover how a partnership with the British Heart Foundation can benefit your organisation and our communities. Get in touch to learn more packforgood@bhf.org.uk.

TLJ are global providers of commercial access control solutions. We specialise in contactless electronic locks and integrated access management software systems.

TLJ deliver fully integrated, bespoke access control solutions for the student accommodation sector, from smartphone-enabled electronic door locks for student residences, to lift and elevator controllers and smart lockers for students. TLJ’s access control systems perfectly complement the connected lifestyle of today’s students.

As with all of TLJ’s access control range the contactless electronic door locks can be operated by our easy-to-use smartphone app and RFID access tokens such as fobs or key cards, providing additional security for students and peace of mind for building owners.

Trust Electric Heating manufacture and install the UK’s most award-winning, globally patented British smart heating technology. Our UK’s most awarded electric radiator is one of its kind – a hybrid – a mix of a storage heater and a direct-acting electric radiator, which can save up to 50% on heating bills (independently proven by the University of Huddersfield).

Trust Payments is a leader in fintech powering truly innovative customer commerce solutions across the UK, EU & US. We provide on-demand payments and commerce services to help businesses grow and scale online, in-store and on mobile.

Trust Payments combines these omnichannel services with powerful tools, such as retail operations technology, loyalty management and instant eCommerce backed by powerful data insights that help shape business decisions.

Ventro are one of the leading Fire Safety organisations in the UK, undertaking third party accredited Fire Safety surveying and remediation services to thousands of public and private sector organisations. Ventro provide the full range of fire safety services to building owners, from initial consultancy, surveying, and auditing, through to installation, and on-going maintenance. These services include Fire Compartmentation works such as Fire Doors and Fire Stopping, through to Alarms, Sprinklers and Electrical Lighting. Our approach ensures complete audit trails for building owners and promotes the principles of the Golden Thread of information, as laid out in the Hackitt Report.

NLA is London's built environment community; an independent, purpose-led organisation for everyone with an interest in London’s built environment. NLA’s programme and its family of brands and projects engages the broadest possible audience across government, business and the public to educate, challenge, connect and create positive change.

From public realm to workspaces to London’s homes and more, NLA’s broad range of projects, research and events connects London’s network of professionals and enthusiasts, uniting the industry to shape a better city.

Real Estate Balance was formed in 2015 to address gender imbalance at senior levels in real estate businesses. We have a target of 50% representation of women on boards in our sights, but we have now broadened our scope to embrace broader diversity and inclusion objectives.

We work with industry leaders and senior leadership teams, supporting them in driving cultural change within their businesses and identifying best practice which we can share across our membership, contributing to the enhanced performance of the industry as a whole.

We are a membership body for organisations and individuals who recognise the value of diversity in the real estate industry.

Through our campaigning and other activities like our events programme, Toolkit and publications, we facilitate and enable our members to make real progress towards achieving diverse cultures in their own organisations. A key part of our focus is working with younger members of the real estate industry to create an improved supply chain of talent. We also work alongside other campaigning bodies in, or close to, our industry, to celebrate and promote diversity.