Trust invests in tenants who want to make a difference

As part of its commitment to tenants, Shropshire’s largest landlord has organised a special team building day for its tenant auditors.

The Wrekin Housing Trust invited its ten tenant auditors to take part in a dedicated team building day earlier this month. The team-working skills learnt will help them in their roles as evaluators of Trust services, to assist them in making recommendations on how services can be improved for all residents.

The event was run at the Trust’s offices in Old Park by Nick Beanland of Beanland Community Consultancy, who designed the day around the training needs of the individual auditors.

Maura Charlton, Tenant Auditor says: “All those who attended found the day invaluable, from those who have been auditing for the Trust for several years to the new auditors who have only recently joined.”

The team building training is part of a dedicated schedule of courses specifically designed for the current auditors, including computer skills and diversity training.

Jo Rowley, Resident Involvement Manager at the Trust says, “The Tenant Auditor Project enables tenants to make a real difference to the way housing services are provided. It was fantastic to see such an enthusiastic group of tenants who have a genuine desire to help others by giving up their time to be an auditor for the Trust.”

The Trust is looking for more tenants to join their panel of Tenant Auditors. Anyone interested in learning new skills by getting involved should contact David Lewis on 01952 217181 or email david.lewis@wrekinhousingtrust.org.uk for more information.