News
New voice for Scotland's Ethnic Minority Older People
To give Scotland’s ethnic minority older people a stronger voice, the new Scottish Ethnic Minority Older People Forum has been created to engage with, encourage and support ethnic minority older people to become effective leaders and advocates for themselves, their families and their communities.
Double award win
June is shaping up to be a promising month for Trust, after winning two awards.
Happy to Translate wins UK’s Most Innovative Initiative of the Year
Trust Housing Association’s Happy to Translate has been awarded the UK’s Most Innovative EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) Initiative of the Year 2017.
Future-proofing our housing stock for an ageing population
Official projections are that the population of Scots aged 65 or older will rise by 53% from 969,000 in 2014 to almost 1.5 million by 2039. A growing number of older people are living with complex conditions such as dementia. People’s expectations for later life are also changing with most aspiring to live independent lives for as long as possible.
Our tenants talking about their homes
Tenant's at our mid market rent development at Kirkintilloch, tell us what they think about their homes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj5uDHcS6Z4
Trust Welcomes New CEO
After a highly competitive and rigorous interview process, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Rhona McLeod as Trust Housing Association’s new Chief Executive. Rhona brings with her a wealth of experience from the Health Care sector and has worked in a variety of roles within operational management and strategic development. As well as this, she has a real drive and enthusiasm to work within a customer focused association. Rhona said of her appointment: ‘It is apparent that Trust is an organisation that really values people, with an open and inclusive culture and great ambitions for the future. Exactly the type of organisation I want to work for. I’m thrilled about my new role and excited at the prospect of getting to know the customers and staff and working collaboratively to achieve Trust’s aim of a Bright Future.’ Rhona started with Trust on Monday 4 May 2015.
Official Opening of our first mid market rent properties
We have been working collaboratively with East Dunbartonshire Council to create affordable housing in Kirkintilloch. We are delighted to say that almost all of our new tenants have moved in. To celebrate we are having an official opening on 22nd April, with special guest, STV's own, Sean Batty.
Latest available properties
We currently have properties available in some of the most picturesque parts of Scotland. Including Strachur, Tobermory and Chirnside. Contact us for more information info@trustha.org.uk
Bob McDougall to step down as CEO of Trust Housing
Bob McDougall has announced that after 40 years working in Housing, he will retire as Chief Executive of Trust Housing Association at the end of April this year.
A bright Future for Trust
We are proud to share our Business Strategy for 2014 -19, as well as their first official Performance report.