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the importance of one key thing : finances . “ We don ' t know yet how energy prices are going to change in the next few months , and some people are already struggling . We will do everything we can , but we also have to make sure that we are financially robust as an organisation so we can find ways to help , and that ' s much more fundamental .”
That last point can ’ t be overstated . A non-profit social organisation , NHG is self-sufficient . Most funding comes from innovative entrepreneurial revenues and all finances are “ wholly dedicated to the social purpose ”.
Along with the provision of affordable houses , NHG is responsible for ensuring that tenants live in safe , environmentally-friendly housing close to amenities . Post-Grenfell , the safety of social housing has been under the spotlight – and to keep up to standard , money is required . It ’ s “ a cycle ”, says Peter , so balance is important .
“ A lot of money that we have pledged is going towards projects improving the quality of our homes in terms of health and safety , and around bringing homes up to a better environmental standard .”
Since we last met with him , Peter has transitioned from Director of Digital to Group CIO – a role that , in his words , consists of three parts .
“ One part of it is that I ’ m now one of seven Executive Directors for the group of companies , so I ' ve got a more general responsibility towards that ”
As such , residents ’ safety is part of Peter ’ s purview , with the next two elements of his CIO role key to ensuring that .
“ The second part is specifically about technology : I am the exec that ’ s responsible for the day-to-day running of all our technology , as well as its strategic and operational implementation , and the development of new
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