Landmark commitment by community’s four housing associations unveiled.
West of Scotland Housing Association backs SFHA’s call for further and immediate governmental action.
SFHA held an event last week in the House of Commons to launch our report on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on social tenants in Scotland.
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The association, based on the Isle of Bute, chose to use the £118,000 profits from its recently completed windfarm at Glenbarr to support tenants with their energy costs.
Since 2021, Changeworks has been working with Cairn Housing Association on its EESSH (Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing) and net zero strategies.
The report – titled “It’s Your Life’s Opportunities” - finds that among the biggest drivers of deprivation have been the exorbitant costs of food and energy, with more than 95% saying that they are struggling with the costs of putting food on the table and heating their home.
The judges awarded Link the Housing Organisation of the Year Award for the Link Group at 60 – Sustainable Homes, Sustainable Communities, Sustainable Business.
