Julie Haydon will raise money for mental health charity Mind during presidential term
Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) new president has announced a campaign to help housing professionals develop a resilient mindset.
Julie Haydon’s “Rooted in Resilience” initiative will offer practical tools and inspiration to help members “shift from a survival mindset to one that thrives on learning and collaboration” in a sector that “continues to face change and challenge”, said the CIH.
Haydon is corporate services director at Wolverhampton Homes and has today taken up the role of CIH president.
She said: “In housing, our resilience is tested daily, but it is also what gives us the drive and the strength to create solutions, support people and build communities where everyone can thrive.
“My campaign is about recognising and amplifying that resilience — rooted in our values, our people and in the communities we serve.”
As part of her presidency, Haydon has chosen to raise money for mental health charity Mind because “resilience is not just about organisational strength, but about the wellbeing and mental health of the people who live and work in our communities”, she said.
While Mind operates across England and Wales, Haydon will also fundraise for its partner organisations, SAMH in Scotland and Inspire in Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Haydon’s presidential campaign was launched on World Mental Health Day (10 October) and will run throughout her time in office, which is one year.
Gavin Smart, CIH chief executive, said: “Julie’s Rooted in Resilience campaign will support and encourage housing professionals to develop the resilience we need to respond to the complex, volatile and demanding world we work in.
”By bolstering our mental wellbeing and adopting a growth mindset we can all contribute to a thriving housing sector ready to maximise the life-changing impact of the work we do.”
The initative will be driven by the acronym “ROOTED”, explained in the CIH’s words in the box below.
To be “ROOTED” means:
- R – Resilience at the core of who we are: Because in housing, challenges aren’t occasional, they’re constant; resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s our foundation
- O – Openness to evolve as the world changes around us: Regulation shifts, legislation advances, expectations rise; we adapt — not reluctantly, but proactively
- O – Opportunities found in every challenge: Whether faced with crisis or complexity, we don’t just respond — we innovate, improve, and push forward
- T – Thrive — refusing to settle for survival mode: This campaign is not about simply getting by; it’s about growing stronger, even in uncertainty
- E – Education to build the skills, confidence, and competence to lead: True resilience comes from knowledge and the confidence to use it
- D – Development in ourselves so we can uplift others: Because when we grow, our teams, our organisations and our communities grow with us.
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