How Aura Retrofit Delivers for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF)
Across England, a major government programme is driving long-term improvements to the quality, comfort and energy performance of social housing — and Aura Retrofit is proud to be supporting delivery on the ground.
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) — formerly known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund — is a flagship element of the government’s Warm Homes Plan. It provides grant funding to social housing providers to improve the energy efficiency of existing homes, reduce carbon emissions and help tenants live in warmer, healthier and more affordable homes.
At its core, WH:SHF is about practical, resident-focused retrofit — delivering upgrades that make a measurable difference to people’s lives while supporting national net zero and fuel poverty objectives.
What is the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund?
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund provides targeted capital funding to local authorities, registered providers and charitable housing organisations that own or manage social housing in England.
The fund supports retrofit improvements that:
- Improve the energy performance and comfort of homes
- Reduce carbon emissions from domestic heating
- Lower energy costs for tenants
- Support a skilled, high-quality retrofit sector
WH:SHF plays a key role in the government’s ambition to bring as many social homes as possible up to EPC band C, helping to ensure homes are easier and cheaper to heat — now and in the future.
Wave 3: Long-Term Investment in Social Housing Retrofit
The latest funding round — Wave 3 — represents a £1.29 billion investment to be delivered between 2025 and 2028. This funding supports social housing providers in planning and delivering retrofit programmes at scale, with a strong emphasis on value for money, quality, and resident outcomes.
Projects supported through Wave 3 focus on high-impact, proven measures, particularly in homes with lower energy performance. The aim is not only to cut emissions, but to deliver lasting improvements to comfort, affordability and health for residents.
What the Fund Supports
Through WH:SHF, social housing providers can deliver a range of retrofit measures, selected through professional assessment and designed to work together effectively. These can include:
- Insulation improvements
Loft, wall and floor insulation to reduce heat loss and improve comfort - Heating system upgrades
Replacement of older, inefficient systems with low-carbon alternatives where appropriate - Associated energy efficiency measures
Improvements required to raise homes towards EPC band C or above
In addition to improving homes, the fund supports:
- Workforce development
- Supply-chain stability
- Higher standards across the retrofit sector
Why Aura Retrofit Is a Trusted Delivery Partner
Delivering retrofit at scale in occupied social housing requires technical expertise, strong governance and a resident-first mindset. Aura Retrofit brings all three.
Proven Delivery Expertise
Aura Retrofit works in close partnership with local authorities, housing associations and delivery teams to manage retrofit programmes from early planning through to completion. Our experience spans insulation, low-carbon heating and whole-house retrofit approaches, delivered in line with government standards and funding requirements.
Resident-First Delivery Approach
Retrofit is not just about buildings — it’s about people. Aura Retrofit places residents at the centre of delivery by:
- Communicating clearly before work begins
- Minimising disruption during installation
- Providing support through handover and aftercare
This approach helps ensure upgrades are delivered safely, respectfully and with long-term benefit for tenants.
Supporting Net Zero and Fuel Poverty Objectives
Aura Retrofit’s delivery model aligns closely with the objectives of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund:
- Warmer, healthier homes
- Lower energy bills for tenants
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Growth in skilled retrofit jobs
These outcomes sit at the heart of the Warm Homes Plan — and guide everything we do.
In Summary
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund is a landmark programme supporting long-term improvements to social housing across England. With £1.29 billion committed through Wave 3, it provides a significant opportunity for landlords to upgrade homes, support tenants and contribute to national climate goals.
As a trusted delivery partner, Aura Retrofit combines technical capability with a strong, resident-focused delivery model — helping social housing providers turn public investment into real, measurable outcomes for communities.Ready to deliver warmer, greener social homes together?
Aura Retrofit is here to make retrofit work — for landlords, residents and the future.
Interested in improving your home’s energy efficiency?
Register for the Warm Homes Plan or contact Aura Retrofit today for expert advice, surveys, and installation support.
Call 02392 252 171 or email hello@auraretrofit.co.uk
