With the 2020/21 rent setting cycle now in progress, SFHA would like to remind members we produce detailed guidance and, in partnership with HouseMark Scotland, provide an affordability analysis tool to help social landlords analyse the affordability of rents.
With the finance forums taking a short break over the summer months, catch up on our discussions from the first half of 2019 here.
Within this article you will find copies of the documentation from the SFHA Finance Forums from 2019.
Dates have been identified for the East and West Finance Forum meetings throughout 2019. These are open to all members of SFHA and will be of particular interest to finance staff.
SFHA is planning to commission guidance on Mid-Market Rent. Read the summary of proposed content and get in touch if there is anything missing or redundant.
SFHA and Scotland Excel have worked together to produce an online document shining a light on community benefit best practice
The Housing SORP 2018 is available to all SFHA members to download. Please sign in to access Housing SORP 2018 below.
Adaptations can help people with mobility issues and physical disabilities live safely in their own homes. Many SFHA members have highlighted that funding for adaptations has fallen short in recent years, meaning tenants have had to wait for adaptations that will help them live their lives safely and independently. This article provides a short summary of recent activity relating to adaptations and encourages SFHA members to complete a short survey about their funding situations.
Marie Lubanski and Terry Frew began work as young housing professionals within days of each other in 1980.
Heather Kiteley will take over as CEO when Keith Anderson retires in May.
Association receives a donation of £2.01 million from the Scottish Government through the Scottish Charitable Bond programme managed by Allia C&C.
Joe McBride has taken up the role.
Association named runner-up of Best Practice in Developing Communities.
The East of Scotland Finance Forum takes place quarterly and is open to all SFHA members
The donation will be passed on to West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare.
SFHA Finance Forums take place in both Glasgow and Edinburgh on a quarterly basis and allow finance staff from member organisations to share best practice, enjoy informative speakers and ensure they are up-to-date with the latest legislative and regulatory requirements. The forums are free to attend and exclusive to members.
