Resources for Involvement

TPAS (Tenant Participation and Advisory Service)

We have corporate membership with the "Tenant Participation Advisory Service", which provides excellent information and training for residents associations and the opportunity of meeting residents' groups from other associations and areas.  For more details go to their website on www.tpas.org.uk or email info@tpas.org.uk

InSTEP

Also, SAHA have established a link with InSTEP (Information Services for Tenants: Empowerment & Participation) which offers training and free information services for residents. For more information go to their website at www.instepservices.co.uk or call free on 0500 844 111 *

*some mobile networks may charge.

Training Grants

Training grants are available to residents who are interested in becoming involved as Resident Representatives and/or who are involved in Residents' Associations.  The grants pay for training programmes which will build on the residents' skills and knowledge and provide information about housing and housing associations. Training can be provided by InSTEP or TPAS.

New Residents Associations Grants

New residents' associations which meet the requirements suggested by the "Tenant Participation Advisory Service" will receive a start up grant of £25 plus £5 per resident member, up to a maximum of £250.  After that, they may apply for further grants to help to meet their objectives. 

Contact SAHA's Customer Service Centre for more information on any of the above.