The magic of a community of practice: celebrating EDI Connect on ‘Staff and Colleague Networks Day’
On Staff and Colleague Networks Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate something we’re really proud of at Tai Pawb: EDI Connect. Launched in 2023 (and going strong ever since), EDI Connect has become one of those spaces people don’t quite realise they need… until they join and wonder how they managed without it.  […]
HFAC statement against racism and challenging misinformation in housing
HOMES FOR ALL CYMRU STATEMENT As the collective voice of third-sector housing and homelessness organisations in Wales, Homes for All Cymru is united in our commitment to supporting safe, welcoming and well-informed communities. Every day, our member organisations see people of all backgrounds and beliefs impacted by the housing emergency and contributing to communities where […]
Five Years of Deeds not Words: Welsh Housing Sector Reflects on Anti-Racism Progress
Tai Pawb has today published the final report from its five-year Deeds Not Words (DNW) pledge, offering a comprehensive look at how the Welsh housing sector has responded to the call for racial equity. The report, based on surveys from 44 organisations and over 650 employees, highlights both significant progress and areas where urgent action is still […]
A Homelessness Bill For All
Our CEO Alicja Zalesinska spoke to WHQ to reflect on the equalities potential of the new legislation – and how it could make an even greater difference. You can find the link to subscribe for more of this content at Wales ‘ independent housing and regeneration magazine here: WHQ Subscribe. The new Homelessness and […]
Launch of our new resource: Supporting Older & Disabled Tenants in the Private Rented Sector (PRS)
Older people are the fastest growing group in the Private Rented Sector in Wales. Check out this new explainer film and free downloadable e-guide developed by our tenant and landlord Champions in Gwent, alongside PRS Champions Manager Anna Tuhey with support from Care & Repair Cymru. Click below to view video (or scroll down for links […]
Report Launch: A Fair and Equitable Transition? Tenants’ experiences of decarbonising social housing – Guest Blog from Dr. Vickie Cooper
by Dr Vickie Cooper, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Social Policy, The Open University. Its been a pleasure to work as the lead academic on this research carried out in partnership between Tai Pawb and the Open University. This study explores social housing tenants’ positive and negative experiences of transitioning to low carbon […]
Looking back to the summer of 2024 with Vicki Miller of CCHA
Looking back to the summer of 2024 It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago we were seeing daily news reports on hate related riots happening across the UK, thinking back to August, like everyone across the UK all of us at CCHA were shocked to hear of the tragic incident in Southport […]
Quality in Equality and Diversity – Six Essential Questions to Assess Your Business’ Inclusivity Â
Six Essential Questions to Assess Your Business’ Inclusivity Many organisations think they’re inclusive and diverse, but the truth might not match that perception. To help you evaluate your organisation, here are six essential questions to see if you’re truly inclusive: 1 – Leadership – Who’s your Champion? Effective EDI starts with strong leadership. Is your company […]
Equal Pay, the Gender Pay Gap, and Housing
Today is Equal Pay Day. Set up in 1996 as a public awareness campaign, it aimed to highlight that women’s salaries in the US averaged just 73.8% of men’s at that time. This was even more pronounced for Black women. So, what is Equal Pay? By law, people must get equal pay for doing […]
Rental Health Summit Event
Read on to find out more about the event and why we’re working in partnership with TPAS Cymru around private sector tenants’ mental health. It’s well acknowledged historically that tenants in the private rental sector have access to less support than social tenants.  We already know that people with a mental health problem are 50% […]