Links to relevant Organisations and Housing Associations
Homes and Communities Agency
The National housing and regeneration delivery agency for England whose role is to create thriving communities and affordable homes.
Tenant Services Authority
The new regulator for affordable housing whose goal is to raise the standard of services for tenants
National Housing Federation(NHF)
The National Housing Federation is the body that represents the independent social housing sector.
Housing Diversity Network
The Housing Diversity Network is a flexible resource for organisations seeking to make progress in the areas of equality and diversity.
Tenant Participation Advisory Service
The Tenant Participation Advisory Service for England is a national non-profit making organisation that provides information, advice, training, consultancy, seminars and conferences on all aspects of involving tenants in their housing management.
Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive
The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive was founded specifically to combat racist ideas about black and minority ethnic people and contains leaflets, books and videos based on the lives and experiences of black and minority ethnic people the world over.
Manchester City Council
Manchester is the regional capital of the North West of England. It is the UK's largest economic region outside London. This is the website of its City Council.
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Trafford has undertaken a major revision of its housing strategy, and continues to involve partners in the further development of the strategy.
Commission for Racial Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
Plumlife
Plumlife are leaders in the intermediate housing market providing housing solutions for people who cannot afford to buy a home outright.
In simple terms Plumlife provide a shared ownership scheme. Meaning you buy a certain percentage of the property (usually 50%) then you pay a reasonable amount of rent on the other half. If your financial situation improves in the future you can purchase the rest of the property.
For further information visit the website or call 0161 447 5050
A nationwide website that assists you to find a suitable mutual exchange.
Home Swapper is also available to all tenants whose landlords have not signed up but they have to pay £10, but Arawak Walton tenants can now access this wonderful service for free
The city council’s Be Proud: Love Manchester programme wants to build on this pride, and encourage everyone to celebrate and improve life in our neighbourhoods.
George House Trust is the second-oldest HIV charity in the UK, and the largest voluntary sector HIV organisation outside of London.
People First Housing Association
Turn to us (to access benefits & grants)
Housing Benefits calculators
Calculate your Housing Benefit online using online calculators:-
Manchester City Council online calculator
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council online calculator
Trafford Council online calculator
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