Member Spotlight
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It’s our members that make Tpas such a great organisation to be part of and what better way to show this than with our member spotlight feature.
Each month we will invite one of our members to share their engagement achievements, tips and ambitions, allowing you to keep bang up to date with what others are up to across the sector.
Member Spotlight - Manningham HA 
We asked Sayful Alam, Customer Engagement and Involvement Officer at Manningham HA, to share some of the work they are currently doing.
If you’d like to contact Sayful about any of the below, click here
Give us a little known fact about your organisation
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has a proud track record of delivering homes and services to communities in Bradford and Keighley. MHA came into existence in 1986 following a piece of research undertaken into the housing needs of Black and Asian Communities in Bradford by the Bangladeshi Youth Organisation based in Bradford. It has grown from an organisation with two properties to one that now has over 1400 homes and houses over 6000 residents. Around 80% of our residents are of a BAME origin, but we cater for people from all heritage.
Tell us about a time that engagement has made a difference to your services or communities?
One project that stands out is Community Linking, a joint initiative with Leeds Jewish Housing Association aimed at strengthening community cohesion. At Anchor Court, a scheme home to 24 residents from diverse backgrounds—we're working to create meaningful connections between communities. This programme, set to launch in Summer 2025, is designed to break down barriers and build mutual understanding across cultures.
What are you currently working on when it comes to engagement?
At Anchor Court Tenants Association (ACTA), we are committed to building a vibrant and inclusive community through a variety of engagement activities. These include weekly tea and coffee mornings, a gardening project, Yoga and Well-being class and short development courses—the most recent being a popular calligraphy art class. We’re also actively progressing our Community Linking initiative in partnership with Leeds Jewish Housing Association.
Why did you decide to join Tpas?
We joined Tpas to strengthen our approach to tenant involvement and engagement. It offers valuable opportunities for training, development, and learning from best practice across the sector.
What is your top engagement tip?
Always listen. Never give up on tenant involvement—consistently make time to hear residents' concerns and work together to find meaningful solutions.
What’s the one thing you are really proud of when it comes to engagement?
We’re incredibly proud when residents are recognised and celebrated for their contributions to community projects. Their achievements highlight the power of participation and the positive impact of engagement.
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Previous Member Spotlights
April 2025 - Leeds Federated HA
March 2025 - North Star Housing Group
February 2025 - Wigan Council
January 2025 - Worthing Homes
December 2024 - Lumensol
October / November 2024 - Orbit
September 2024 - Gentoo
August 2024 - Watford Community Housing
July 2024 - BFT Mastclimbing
May / June 2024 - Stonewater
April 2024 - Hull City Council
March 2024 - Partners Foundation
February 2024 - Red Kite Community Housing
January 2024 - St Leger Homes of Doncaster
December 2023 - settle
November 2023 - Flagship Group
Sept / Oct 2023 - Hinckley and Bosworth Council
August 2023 - Tenants Hub CIC
June / July 2023 - Dovecotes TMO
May 2023 - Stockport Homes
April 2023 - TPTracker
March 2023 - Metropolitan Thames Valley
February 2023 - West Kent
January 2023 - Fairhive
December 2022 - Platform Housing Group
November 2022 - Integrated Solutions - City Plumbing
September / October 2022 - Homes Plus
August 2022 - Aspire
May 2022 - Arches
April 2022 - Acis Group
March 2022 - wdh
February 2022 - Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
January 2022 - South Yorkshire HA
December 2021 - Gateshead Council
November 2021 - LiveWest
October 2021 - YMCA Thames Gateway
September 2021 - Bernicia
August 2021 - Anglian Building Products
July 2021 - Warrington HA
June 2021 - Futr
May 2021 - Vale of Aylesbury HT
April 2021 - Aaron Services
March 2021 - Soha
February 2021 - North West Leicestershire DC
January 2021 - Vinci Facllities
December 2020 - Ongo
November 2020 - Places for People
October 2020 - Community Gateway Association
September 2020 - Dacorum BC
August 2020 - Eastend Homes
July 2020 - Connexus
June 2020 - Gridizen
May 2020 - Grand Union Housing Group
March / April 2020 - Onward Homes
January / February 2020 - Estuary HA
December 2019 - Muir Group
November 2019 - Blackpool Coastal Homes
October 2019 - Texthelp
September 2019 - Greatwell Homes
August 2019 - Selby DC
July 2019 - North Star Housing Group
June 2019 - Rotherham MBC
May 2019 - Homes for Haringey
I'd like to be in the spotlight
If you'd like to be featured in our Member Spotlight and highlight the work you are doing, please get in touch by emailing lisa.holt@tpas.org.uk.
Why choose Tpas?
Well established
We've been promoting, supporting and championing tenant involvement and empowerment across England for over three decades
Not for profit
Investing in Tpas means benefitting from the latest tenant involvement policies and practices but also securing and supporting the future of the tenant involvement agenda
Accreditation
We offer the only independent evidence-based accreditation scheme that assesses resident involvement arrangements.
Expert advice
Our shared knowledge, expertise and experience with staff, tenants, landlord and contractors are the building blocks of this organisation.
Find out more?
For more information please contact our dedicated membership team