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.  […]
Housing Equality After the Senedd Election: Building the Foundations of a Fairer Wales
The 2026 Senedd elections have left us with a political landscape that is both more diverse and more fragmented than perhaps any of us anticipated. As leaders and stakeholders within the housing and equality sectors, we find ourselves at a crossroads. It is tempting to focus on the immediate shifts in the halls of power, […]
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 […]
How the Regulatory Framework for Welsh Registered Social Landlords enhances EDI and tenant voice
Tai Pawb welcomes the release of the revised regulatory framework for Welsh social landlords. We were pleased to feed into the framework and below we outline how the framework strengthens both EDI and tenant voice. We will also take a look at how our QED Award can help organisations to comply with the framework. Strengthening […]
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 […]
More Life, Same Impact: Our 4 Day Week Journey
If you’d told me two years ago that we’d be operating a four-day working week at Tai Pawb—without cutting pay, compressing hours, or losing productivity—I’d have probably smiled politely and gone back to my to-do list. In fact I did. Then I had a brilliant chat with Michelle Reid, CEO of Merthyr Valley Homes, who […]
Looking back to move forward: Five years of progress, and our renewed focus for the next Senedd termÂ
As we look ahead to the next Senedd term, we’ve been reflecting on everything we’ve achieved, alongside our partners, members and supporters, over the past five years. From our Back the Bill campaign to our extensive membership training and development offer, we’ve seen what’s possible when we act together.  Yet in today’s climate, progress […]
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 […]
“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 […]