We encourage all our customers to work alongside us in managing and improving the local communities by creating local, independent, Tenants and Residents Associations. We provide valuable advice, support and financial assistance to get you up, running and making a difference in your community.
We ask all Tenants and Residents Associations to sign up to our Partnership Agreement – an agreement which outlines the code of conduct, rights, responsibilities, and good practice for the Association as well as the practical and financial support we will provide. To download a copy of the Agreement please click here
Associations that sign up the Partnership Agreement are able to apply for the following types of grant:
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Starter Grant (Click here to download an application form)
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To help tenant and resident associations meet their basic running costs within the first year, as they work towards meeting the annual grant criteria. |
Democratically elected committee, written constitution and bank or building society account. |
Flat rate of £200 |
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Annual Grant (Click here to download an application form) |
To help tenant and resident associations to pay for their day-to-day running costs. |
Associations are only eligible to apply 12 months after receipt of the Starter Grant and must show they meet the responsibilities outlined in the Partnership Agreement.
The amount of the grant is based on the number of our households in the association. |
Up to 500 households = £500
Over 501 households= £750
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Development Grant (Click here to download an application form)
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To help tenant and resident associations to pay for any large or additional costs that they cannot afford to cover from the Annual Grant or from their own fundraising. |
Can show that the Association meets their responsibilities as outlined in the Partnership Agreement.
No more than one grant per association in any financial year.
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Flat rate of up to £500 |
Further information
If you would like are interested in setting up a Tenant and Residents Association in your area and would like some further information, advice or support please contact:
Colette Ranson
Customer Services Support Officer
Halton Housing Trust
Daresbury Point
Green Wood Drive
Manor Park
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 1UG
Tel: 0151 510 5020
Mobile: 07903 555146
Fax: 0151 510 5100
E-mail: colette.ranson@haltonhousing.org