As I prepare to step down after 16 years as chief executive of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), I have been reflecting on the immense challenges we face as a society and how they have shaped our work over the years.

 The cost-of-living crisis, which has left millions in financial distress, is no longer a temporary hardship but a persistent reality for many and the breadth of this poverty is truly unique. This is why, as one of my final acts as chief executive, I was proud to launch the Molly Huggins Foundation on 31stJuly, marking a new chapter in our ongoing mission to create lasting positive impact for the most vulnerable.