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Maximise SHF Wave 3 with Aran

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Unlock the Full Potential of SHF Wave 3


Many recipients of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 are now being offered additional grant funding, unlocking a significant opportunity to scale up retrofit activity and strengthen the benefits delivered to residents.

This additional funding creates the opportunity for more comprehensive retrofit works, enhanced resident support, and stronger progress toward energy efficiency and net zero ambitions. With the right guidance and delivery partner, landlords can transform this extension into long‑lasting improvements for their homes and communities. That’s where Aran comes in, supporting housing providers with a proven, resident‑focused approach that ensures every project delivers measurable benefits.

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Helping You Deliver More for Residents


For many housing providers, the additional Wave 3 allocation couldn’t come at a better time. Programmes are already well underway; delivery teams are in place and residents are actively engaged. Building on these strong foundations enables landlords to enhance EPC outcomes, deepen the scope of works and bring even more homes up to modern efficiency standards.

Most importantly, it creates a real opportunity to reduce energy costs for more households, improve resident health and wellbeing, and ensure communities benefit directly from the government’s ongoing investment in decarbonisation.

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How Aran Helps Turn Funding into Real Results


At Aran, we’re already supporting partners to understand what this additional funding means for their programmes, and how to maximise its impact. With more than two decades delivering large-scale retrofit initiatives, we’ve built a reputation for reliable delivery and resident first engagement.

Our capability spans the entire retrofit process. While our install teams ensure projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly, our engagement specialists work closely with residents to provide clear information and minimise disruption. It’s this blend of technical expertise and people focused care that consistently drives successful outcomes.

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A Complete, End to End Retrofit Approach


One of the reasons social housing providers choose Aran is because of the support we offer at every stage of a project. We help shape the overall strategy, manage delivery from start to finish and ensure homes continue to perform well long after the work is completed.

Our end to end service includes early planning, assessments, design coordination, installation, compliance and aftercare. By taking responsibility for the entire journey, we reduce administrative pressure and give landlords complete confidence in both delivery and long term quality. This approach ensures that funding is not simply spent but converted into meaningful and measurable improvements for residents and providers alike.

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Maximising Wave 3 Funding to Create Lasting Change


Gaining access to additional Wave 3 funding creates a meaningful opportunity to deliver more benefits for residents and communities. Whether landlords are increasing the type of retrofit measures or targeting properties with the highest need, Aran is ready to support them in making informed decisions and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Warm, efficient and affordable homes support healthier communities, improve day‑to‑day living for residents and contribute directly to long‑term sustainability goals. With this new grant support now unlocked there is an opportunity to build on existing progress and deliver improvements that will continue to benefit residents well into the future.

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Let's Work Together

We’d be pleased to partner with you on your Wave 3 programme. If you want to maximise your enhanced allocation and ensure your residents see meaningful outcomes, Aran is ready to work alongside you.

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