The regulator may for the purpose of advancing its fundamental objectives—
publish ideas or information;
undertake research in relation to social housing;
provide guidance, advice, education or training.
The regulator may for that purpose—
arrange for another person to do anything within subsection (1)(a) to (c);
act jointly with, cooperate with or assist another person doing anything within subsection (1)(a) to (c).
The persons to whom advice may be given under subsection (1) include—
unregistered housing associations (as defined by section 2B of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)), and
persons who may be forming a housing association (within the meaning of section 1(1) of that Act).