Forty-five Years of Tenant Participation
with thanks to our headline sponsor
Join TPAS Scotland at our special 45th anniversary conference, sponsored by ng homes, which is taking place from 20–22 June at the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank.
While we’ll be reflecting on the past 45 years of tenant participation, we’ll be focusing on the current – and future – issues that matter to social housing staff and tenants.
During the day, you’ll hear from expert speakers on the latest developments in tenant participation and engagement, take part in interactive workshops and activities, and meet tenants and housing staff from across Scotland. After conference sessions close, you’ll enjoy two nights of entertainment.
You can view previous conference photographs here
Event highlights
Day one - Friday 20 June
We’re pleased to announce that Minister for Housing Paul McLennan MSP will open this year’s TPAS Scotland annual conference by delivering an address to delegates.
The Minister’s address will be followed by a session by former Link Group Chief Executive, Craig Sanderson. Craig will be reflecting on the past 45 years of tenant participation and the social housing sector as well as looking at current challenges and opportunities and how to be prepared for the future.
In the evening, we’ll be celebrating outstanding achievements in tenant participation as we host TPAS Scotland’s National Good Practice Awards and dinner. The awards will be presented by comedian Fred MacAulay and will be followed by entertainment.
Day two - Saturday 21 June
Day two of our conference opens with neurodiversity coach and trainer Aileen Carson delivering a keynote session on what has changed in the last 45 years in relation to neurodiversity. Aileen will provide an overview of neurodiversity and explore changes in how disability is viewed, the language used to describe different neurotypes and the introduction of the Equality Act 2010.
There are also workshops to choose from, including:
- Zhan McIntyre, Head of Policy and Customer Standards, Bield Housing and Care, on reinvigorating engagement: co-creating communities with purpose and impact
- Debs Allan, Communities Manager, Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA), on connecting communities: WSHA's approach to participatory budgeting
- Colin Cassie, Tenant Engagement Manager, and Anna Matthews, Tenant Engagement Officer, Link Group, on building and sustaining a strong tenant voice
- Emma Straughan, Let’s TALK Project Facilitator, Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), on money worries and mental health
- Michele Lindsay and Lyndsay Barr, Engagement Officers, Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, on connecting communities/BT digital voice – the digital home phone switch over.
After lunch, there are options to go a walking tour of Clydebank, enjoy some free time or visit New Lanark World Heritage Site. New Lanark World Heritage site is an 18th century mill village on the River Clyde, founded in 1785, with a focus on the housing, education and welfare of its workers.
There are also interactive workshop sessions, including armchair yoga, a Taiko drumming taster session with Nemo Arts, and a fun ‘back to the ‘80s’ drama and music session with Naomi Breeze, Artistic Director of Breeze Productions.
On Saturday evening, it’s time to party, and we’re heading back to 1980. You are invited to celebrate with us at our 45th birthday party which includes an anniversary drinks reception, dinner and 80s themed entertainment – 80s fancy dress is optional.
Day three - Sunday 22 June
On Sunday, Cairn Housing Association Chief Executive Audrey Simpson will deliver a plenary session on the challenges of tackling poverty and providing support amid the cost-of-living crisis and the UK Government’s welfare cuts.
Our final conference session will be an interactive session, led by TPAS Scotland Executive Director Jacqueline Norwood and Creative Associate Stacey Johnston on the current state of play regarding tenant engagement and participation in Scotland.
You’ll leave our event feeling inspired, having made new connections and with lots of ideas to take back to your organisation.
All of this, plus:
- Exhibition with organisations from across the housing sector
- Networking with social housing tenants and staff from across Scotland.
To book your place
Please visit the events calendar on our website.
Book your place
Contact enquiries@tpasscotland.org.uk to secure your place.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship in any form for the TPAS Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to raise your organisation’s profile across the social housing sector. By sponsoring or exhibiting with us you will be showcasing your organisation to the largest single gathering of tenants, residents and landlords in the country as well as a wide network of partners and Scottish Government representatives.