Involvement Week

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Involvement Week 2025
A week celebrating tenant involvement, 10-14 November 2025. Catch up on every session below - watch the recordings and download the slides.
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We hope you enjoyed Involvement Week 2025! The recordings for the online events are linked below in the programme.

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Day 1
Theme or title
Involvement - The Big Picture
Date
Monday 10 November
Introduction

The week started by looking at the wider context. Involvement isn’t just about listening, it’s about acting, changing and improving services and communities. The first day set the tone for the week, covering the Regulator’s expectations, national standards, and real examples of great engagement from Tpas accredited landlords.

Sessions
Time
10:00-10:15
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Opening Session: Involvement Week 2025 Launch
Description
Tpas kicked off the week live on our YouTube Channel by introducing the theme, explaining why tenant voice and effective involvement matter more than ever, and gave a snapshot of what’s ahead.
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The Regulator’s Perspective
Description
We heard directly from the Regulator of Social Housing on the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard.
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Tpas Engagement Standards and Accreditation
Description
We heard from Gentoo and Hull City Council on their accreditation journey and how it has changed their culture and services.
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Day 2
Theme or title
Involvement on the Ground
Date
Tuesday 11 November
Introduction

This day focused on grassroots community engagement, from walkabouts and neighbourhood projects to local tenants associations that are making a difference to places and services. Real people. Real stories. Real change.

Sessions
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Working Together: Strengthening Tenants & Residents Associations
Description
We shared top tips for running and supporting active, inclusive groups, and a hands-on “Let’s Fix It” exercise to tackle common challenges.
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Case Study Showcase: Tenant-Led Neighbourhood Impact
Description
St Leger Homes and Vico Homes shared practical examples of tenant involvement at a local level.
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Day 3
Theme or title
Rethinking Involvement
Date
Wednesday 12 November
Introduction

Involvement is changing. This day explored new ideas, creative methods and digital tools that are reshaping how landlords and tenants connect. From AI to citizenship-based approaches, it was all about rethinking involvement for the future.

Sessions
Session title
Get confident with AI
Description
Heard about Artificial Intelligence but not sure what it really means? This practical, down-to-earth session went through what it is, how it’s used, and how it can help in everyday life.
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Workshop: Creative New Methods in Engagement
Description
We presented deliberative democracy, co-design and arts-based techniques as a practical, hands-on session with Caritas.
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Day 4
Theme or title
Involvement for Everyone - Inclusion and Representation
Date
Thursday 13 November
Introduction

Good involvement includes everyone. This day looked at whose voices are missing, why representation matters, and how to embed equity and inclusion in practice.

Sessions
Session title
Workshop: A Seat at the Table
Description
Based on Tpas’s recent report, Kai Jackson explored how ethnic minority voices can be better represented in housing engagement, with lived experience and clear steps for change.
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Workshop: Stonewall Housing LGBTQ+ Pledge
Description
We learned more about what the pledge means for housing involvement, heard from organisations already working with it, and explored how your organisation can become more inclusive.
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Day 5
Theme or title
Celebrating Tenant Involvement
Date
Friday 14 November
Introduction

We finished the week by handing the mic to tenants. What does meaningful involvement look like in reality? This final day was about inspiration, challenge and celebration, with tenants leading the conversation and showing what works.

Sessions
Time
11:00-13:00
Session title
Showcase
Description
Tenants took centre stage to share what meaningful involvement looks like in practice.
Time
15:00-15:15
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Closing Session: Key Takeaways
Description
Louise Holt, Head of Membership Services, closed the week with key themes and a summary of the amazing conversations we had.
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