Social housing sector: engaging with tenants from ethnic minority backgrounds

2. About TIS

TIS is a national membership organisation committed to supporting tenants and housing organisations to collaborate on solutions that make housing better. We work to ensure tenants’ rights are central to decision making and support housing colleagues to strengthen their tenant participation and engagement practices.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to supporting people to unlock their potential and develop skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed. Together we make a real difference to the lives of tenants, create better homes, and fairer communities.

This study applies the TIS values of inclusion, equity, and accessibility to the specific

question of how ethnic minority tenants are supported to engage in housing decision-making. Inclusivity is central to the work that TIS does to reflects the diverse voices of tenants across Scotland.

TIS values different perspectives and has awareness of intersectionality which allows us flexible and innovative approaches to tenant participation and engagement practices. By adapting to people’s needs and preferences, TIS aims to create spaces for everyone to be heard, respected, and represented.