He will be missed: a reflection on the contribution of Graham Findlay
All of us at Tai Pawb are very sad to hear of the passing of Graham Findlay, former Tai Pawb Board member. Our CEO, Alicja Zalesinska, reflects on his contribution to shaping the rights of disabled people in Wales, and her personal experience of his wit and empathy: “I was deeply saddened to […]
20 Years of Tai Pawb: Shaping Change, Making Change, Being the Change
As the year ends, I want to thank our members, partners and stakeholders for your work alongside Tai Pawb over the past year. Across the housing sector in Wales, we have seen more open discussion, stronger relationships and a clearer focus on equality, anti-racism and access in everyday practice. That progress is down to the […]
Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association successfully reaccredited with the QED Award
Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association (Merthyr Housing) is a community-focused social landlord providing 1,257 affordable homes and support services across Merthyr Tydfil. The organisation employs a dedicated team of 50 staff and is committed to building inclusive, supportive communities. They began their QED journey in September 2019 and achieved the QED Award in September 2020. In […]
‘Back the Bill’ responds to Welsh Government White Paper Response
The campaign, comprising of Tai Pawb, CIH Cymru and Shelter Cymru, notes the recent publication of the responses to the White Paper consultation on Housing adequacy in Wales including Welsh Government response. While we welcome the proposals for a National Housing Strategy for Wales, our overall feeling is one of disappointment.
“That’s All Folks” – A retirement message from Ceri
So, here’s the thing – I’m retiring. There I’ve said it, the R word. When I tell people, the usual response is- ‘I’m so jealous… I wish I could do that’. Leaving a job is often a hard thing to do- saying goodbye to lovely colleagues, interesting projects and great partnerships with other people and […]
Tai Pawb Wrapped
On the back of our AGM on 10th December 2024, we’ve released our annual report for March 2023 – April 2024. Take a look at what you helped us to achieve on our journey to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has fair and equitable access to housing opportunities. A massive thank you to our […]
Evelyn’s Anti-Racism Corner: Deeds Not Words MatterÂ
2024 Wrapped – Welcome to 2025: Let’s TURBO CHARGE Our Anti-Racist Actions in Housing Together! Dear Friends, Thank you for welcoming me into my new role as Anti-Racism Manager at Tai Pawb. These past weeks have been a journey of learning, listening, and building connections. I’ve had the privilege of meeting incredible people who are […]
‘Back the Bill’ responds to the White Paper on adequate housing
Joint statement from ‘Back the Bill’ campaign – the Right to a Good Home in Wales 24 October 2024 “More than three-quarters (77%) of people in Wales supported a legal right to housing in research carried out in 2020. “The publication of today’s White Paper on securing a path towards adequate housing contains some positive […]
A new vision for the PRS in Wales?
Earlier this year, Tai Pawb gave evidence to the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee inquiry into the Private Rental Sector (PRS). We were also incredibly lucky to have the Committee visit our Gwent Boost project to hear from our Tenant and Landlord Champions about their experiences of the PRS. As the Committee’s report is […]
Melin Homes first to achieve ‘Leader’ status in national equality mark
Melin Homes has become the first social landlord in Wales to achieve ‘Leader’ status in a prestigious and nationally-recognised equality and diversity mark. The QED Leaders Award, developed by Tai Pawb, is the next stage of the original QED Award, recognising its role as a leader in the field.  Melin Homes, which manages some […]