Retrofit funding journey: Lessons and strategy with FCHO I RISE Masterclass

About this event

Explore the evolution of retrofit delivery through the lived experience of one of Greater Manchester’s leading housing organisations. This peer session with First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) offers an honest, strategic look into the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) journey—highlighting lessons learned across Waves 1, 2, and 2.1, and sharing forward-thinking plans for Wqrm Homes: Wave 3 in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Drawing from real-world projects, Firsh Choice Homes Oldham will unpack the practical and technical insights that shaped their approach—from retrofit measures and funding strategies to planning and delivery improvements. This conversation sets the stage for future retrofit success by connecting lived experience with clear direction toward Net Zero goals.

They will cover:

• Reflections on SHDF Waves : what worked and what’s changed.
• Improvement strategies shaped by Wave 1 and 2 lessons.
• Plans and measures proposed for Wave 3.
• Forward-looking roadmap to Net Zero.

Ideal for housing associations, programme leads, retrofit practitioners, and local authorities navigating Warm Homes funding and delivery across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Speaker: Olivia Greenhalgh, Sustainability Manager, First Choice Homes Oldham.

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