In the early years the NHIC’s main activities concentrated on lobbying government, research and co-operation with private and social sector housing.

Today, the emphasis while continuing to support those tasked with developing policy, we also work hard to raise the profile of standards of energy and water efficiency and modernisation in all homes, the reduction of carbon emissions and promoting the benefits of home improvement to householders.

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) was incorporated under the Companies Acts 1948 – 1967 and was launched in 1974 as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. A complete Memorandum of Association is available on request. All members are eligible to apply to join the NHIC’s independent board of directors and many also act as Trustee’s for the NHIC Educational Trust.