Seat at the Table: Ethnic Minority Voices in Engagement. Free Member Programme
Following the launch of our report Is There a Seat at the Table? Tpas is proud to introduce Seat at the Table, our free member programme, created to help organisations turn the report’s recommendations into meaningful action. This programme gives members practical tools, expert guidance and real opportunities to build more inclusive, representative tenant engagement. Because at Tpas, we believe every tenant deserves a seat at the table.
What’s Included
Practical tools to help you assess and strengthen your approach to ethnic minority engagement.
DIY Review: Ethnic Minority Voices in Tenant Engagement – download and get an instant snapshot of where your organisation sits against the TABLE Principles.
In-depth Review: Ethnic Minority Voices in Tenant Engagement – register to work directly with Kai Jackson, author of Is There a Seat at the Table, to review your data, practice and representation.
You’ll receive tailored feedback and an action plan to help embed the TABLE Principles across your organisation.
Download the DIY Review Document
Register for the In-depth Review
Free One-Hour Webinars
As part of the programme, members can join a series of free one-hour webinars designed to deepen understanding and build confidence in engaging ethnic minority tenants.
Cultural Awareness in Housing - Fri 12th Dec 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Explore how cultural background, language, and identity shape tenant experiences and engagement. Designed for housing professionals and tenants alike, the session combines practical guidance with reflective activities to help participants
Inclusive Leadership for Housing Boards - Fri 9th Jan 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
A focused session for board members on driving strategic change and accountability around diversity in engagement
Inclusive Tenant Engagement - Fri 9th Jan 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This webinar will help housing professionals move beyond tokenistic engagement to capture meaningful resident voice that reflects the full diversity of their communities
All sessions are free for Tpas members as part of the Seat at the Table programme.
Access the Evidence and Good Practice
Read the Report: Is There a Seat at the Table explores why ethnic minority tenants remain under-represented in engagement and what can be done to change that.
Access the interactive guide: written by Dewbien Plummer this guide summarises the Is There a Seat at the Table? report into clear aims, barriers and recommendations.
Case Study Library: We’re building a national library of good practice in engaging ethnic minority tenants.
We’d love to feature your organisation’s work, so please share what’s working for you! [Download Case Study Template]
Send completed templates to Kai.Jackson@tpas.org.uk so we can add your story to the library.
Inclusivity Champions Initiative
We’re piloting a new Inclusivity Champions Initiative giving tenants the chance to receive training, mentoring and support to become local champions for equality and representation in engagement. This pilot will launch later this year. We’ll keep members posted on how to get involved and nominate tenants.
Why It’s Free For Members
At Tpas, we’re committed to action not just discussion. That’s why Seat at the Table is available completely free of charge for members. We want every organisation, no matter its size or starting point, to have the tools, support and confidence to ensure every voice is heard and represented. Not a Tpas member? Find out how to join here.
We'd love to hear from you.
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