Commercial Members Benefits
Why is the social housing sector so important?
The last few years have seen a significant change in the landscape of social housing in Wales and there are now eleven stock transfer organisations (community mutuals) in Wales.
As a result of these new housing organisations, housing associations and community mutuals are now the largest providers of social housing in Wales.
Housing associations and community mutuals are key economic players in Wales, supporting regeneration of the most deprived and marginalised communities across the country.
CHC has conducted a survey over the last five years which looks at the impact that housing associations and community mutuals make in Welsh communities.
Did you know that in 2011/12, Welsh Housing Associations:
- Built 1973 new affordable homes – just over a quarter of the Welsh Government’s 7,500 target
- 73% of the 1973 homes were built using Social Housing Grant.
- Spent £951m in the economy in 2011/12 – 80% of that spend was retained in Wales.
- Spent £493m on regenerations projects
- 57% of regeneration spend was on repairs and maintenance - including bringing properties up to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard.
- Directly employed 7,500 people, but for every direct job, a further two were supported in the local economy meaning 20,200 jobs were supported by the work of the sector.
We are a sector with the ability and track record to deliver.
Becoming a commercial member of CHC, at an affordable cost, would offer you networking opportunities with the key people involved with housing in Wales and give you access to information and advice that may not be open to your competitors. Commercial Membership Benefits
You now have the option to become a Gold, Silver or Bronze member. The various benefits are detailed on the form below:
Becoming a Commercial Member
To become a commercial member, please fill in the application form below and return to Jennifer Horton at Community Housing Cymru Group, 2 Ocean Way, Cardiff, CF24 5TG.
2013 Commercial Membership Application Form
For further information or to arrange a meeting to discuss your membership, please contact Jennifer Horton or Rhian Robinson.