Homeless Group H3 and Stockport Homes win national TPAS award!

Published by Nicola Mileham for Stockport Homes in Housing and also in Communities, Local Government

The innovative work by and for people who are homeless in Stockport has been recognised by a national award for H3 (Helping the Homeless into Housing) and Stockport Homes. 

H3 and Stockport Homes won the ‘Best Practice in Supporting People’ category at the 2011 Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) awards. 

They beat tough competition from across England and this award follows a win at the regional TPAS northern awards in Manchester in February. 

TPAS recognised the innovative and inclusive work from Stockport Homes to develop and support the H3 Group. 

H3 is a group made up of current and former residents from Stockport Homes’ three temporary accommodation schemes. H3 provide a vital support network for other residents helping those who find themselves homeless and in temporary accommodation to move on with confidence and independence. 

Chrissie Ince, Chair of H3 said, “We are delighted that through winning the award, H3 have gained well deserved national recognition for their continued efforts and determination to make a difference. We are excited about our plans for further developing the work of the group in the future.” 

Photo caption: Azhar Baz, Temporary Accommodation Scheme Manager, Stockport Homes; Chrissie Ince, Chair of H3; Helen Alderson, Customer Involvement Officer, Stockport Homes; and Ray Van Wieringen, Vice-Chair of H3 receiving their TPAS award. 

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Notes for Editor:

H3

The H3 is a constituted group of current and former residents of temporary accommodation schemes run by Stockport Homes’ for people who are homeless.  H3 meet regularly to discuss issues and inform improvements relating to the schemes, as well as to share their experiences of homelessness and provide mutual support.  H3 fundraise and carry out social enterprise type initiatives such as making and selling cards and invest their funds in initiatives to help people who are homeless – such as by providing free food and packs of small household electrical items to those moving into their first home. 

Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS)

TPAS acts as a hub between tenants, landlords and the Government and informs tenants how to challenge, influence and control how their housing services are delivered.

For more information about TPAS, see their website www.tpas.org.uk 

For further information please contact:

Jane Ratcliff
Marketing and Communications Manager
Stockport Homes   
Tel: 0161 474 2863