Tenant Board Member Resources
From Lived Experience to Boardroom Influence Research
In 2025, Tpas carried out national research with tenant board members to understand what’s really happening once tenants reach the boardroom. The findings show that tenant board members are motivated, committed, and adding real value, but many are doing so without consistent induction, peer support or the tailored development they need to truly thrive.
Tenant Board Member Toolkit
Check out our accompanying practical toolkit designed to strengthen tenant influence at board level. No one arrives fully prepared on day one. Most people learn through experience, support and gradual exposure to the work. This toolkit will help you understand what you should expect, what your organisation should provide, and what will help you become a confident and constructive board member.
Join the Tpas Connect Networking Group
Tpas Connect is the digital community exclusively for Tpas members. You can join the tenant board member group to network with your peers across the country.
Email info@tpas.org.uk to receive the joining information.
Training programmes
Digital Training
Role of Tenants on Council Housing Boards and Committees
This training aims to inform and support council tenants who are part of, or aspire to be part of, the formal Board or committee that has strategic oversight of the council's housing service.
Introduction to Being a Board Member of a Housing Association
It aims to provide advice about the role as well as dispelling some myths about the role of housing association customers on Boards.
It will briefly explore:
- The role of the Board
- The legal requirements of Non-Executive Directors - the Fiduciary Duty
- Residents on boards - the skills and 'lived experience'
- Code of conduct for boards - finding the residents voice
Take a look at the digital training sessions
In-house Training
We offer bespoke training programmes both online and in-person that can include topics such as:
- Roles and responsibilities of the board
- Legal requirements of non-executive directors
- What does good governance look like
- Assurance not re-assurance
- Becoming a board member
Consultancy Support
Our National Consultancy Managers are available to support you in recruitment and mentoring and support to boards.
Download the Volunteer Recruitment Case Study
Download the Engagement Maximiser
Contact: consultancy@tpas.org.uk