Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

Curious about the future of district heat network regulations? Join us on Monday, 9 December, 2–3 PM, for an update from Ofgem. Hear about new proposals, their impact on housing associations and tenants, and next steps. Book here: https://lnkd.in/e25TSyup

✨ On Day 4 of our reflections journey, we’re throwing it back to a few weeks ago when we got together with amazing members from across Scotland at our CEO Forum! 🤝 We chatted all things housing – from challenges to opportunities – and shared ideas to keep the sector moving forward. #sfhaadvent

✨ It's day three of our festive reflections, today we look back at Housing Minister Paul McLennan’s visit to the SFHA Board earlier this year to discuss the challenges facing housing associations and co-operatives across Scotland. ✨ #sfhaadvent

Our social homes make lives and places better. But 250,000 people across Scotland are #StillWaiting for the security our social homes bring. SFHA's new campaign will share their stories. Stay tuned for further updates in the coming weeks and months.

Thanks to Scottish Housing News for covering our new #StillWaiting campaign.

✨ It's day two of our festive reflections, and we're looking back at some of the achievements and reflections for SFHA and our members. Our 2024 animation video we shared at our AGM this year, captures many of these moments #sfhaadvent

Join SFHA's webinar next Monday 9 December for a direct update from Ofgem on proposals for district heat networks regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions about the likely impacts on housing associations and tenants, and hear more details on the two live consultations and next steps for policy development. Link in comments:

🌟 As the festive season approaches, we're reflecting on the 2024 highlights for our organisation and the sector. We're kicking things off by celebrating our members who achieve so much for tenants, every day! #sfhaadvent Here's just a few snaps of members celebrating well deserved wins throughout the year.

SFHA has launched a new campaign 'Still Waiting' about the impact of waiting for a safe, secure, social home. Around 250,000 people in Scotland – nearly one in 20 people – are waiting for a social home.  Our social homes make lives and places better, they allow people and communities to flourish. It’s not right that so many lives are on hold, at best, while they wait for their home to become available. But we can turn the tide. We’ve spoken to people across Scotland who are still waiting and over the next few months we’ll be telling their stories.  #StillWaiting

Carolyn Lochhead, Director of External Affairs at SFHA said: “Housing associations work every day to prevent homelessness by providing tenants with the support that they might need, whether that’s welfare rights and energy advice or with longer term health and social care needs. But ever more stretched, they can’t do all of this alone. "So we’re pleased to see Scottish Government have listened to our calls for funding to shore up this work, which is so vital at a time when record numbers of people lack a safe, secure and affordable home. As we look towards the Scottish budget next week, we’re hopeful that Scotland’s social homes and social tenants will see further much-needed support.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eTzB3-ET