Setting up a Tenants & Residents Association
You might want to work with Sheffield Homes officers and other tenants to help shape decisions. You can do this by joining your local Tenants and Residents Association (TARA), or starting a new one if there isn’t one in your area.
You are automatically a member of your local TARA if you pay the Tenants Levy, a voluntary contribution of 10p a week paid with your rent. TARAs receive funding through the levy to work with Sheffield Homes on issues they are concerned about and to organise activities to improve their area or estate. If you become involved in your TARA you can also get involved in Local Housing Forums or meetings and city wide groups that influence Sheffield Homes services.
The Community Engagement Team will give you all the help you need to get a group up and running.
We’ll tell you how to:
- Raise interest among people in your area
- Identify your group’s aims and objectives
- Hold a first public meeting to recruit members
- Apply for cash grants
- Set up regular meetings with local housing staff to discuss local spending priorities
- Get formal recognition from Sheffield Homes and qualify for funding and the right to regular involvement
We will also provide your group with a start up grant of £300.
For more information, help and guidance please visit:
The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) also has a useful range of guides that explain what you will need to do.
To set up a TARA or apply for a start up grant contact us or email the team on getinvolved@sheffieldhomes.org.uk