Committee Application – Tenants Together (Scotland)

Before you begin: Committee membership is open to social housing tenants and service users in Scotland. This is a voluntary position. We want to hear about you and what you can bring to the committee — please don’t feel you need formal qualifications or experience.

1. Personal & Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Town / City *

Postcode *

Local Authority Area *

Email Address *

Mobile Number (optional)

Year of Birth *

How did you hear about us? *

2. Housing Information

Is your landlord a Housing Association or Local Authority? *

Name of your Landlord *

Name of your Tenant Group (optional)

If you are applying for one of the five individual positions, please leave this blank.

To be on our Committee, you must be a social housing tenant or service user. Which of the following applies to you? *

Council Tenant Council Service User (Resident) Housing Association Tenant Housing Association Service User

3. Your Experience & Skills

Tell us about yourself and what skills or qualities you can bring to the committee *

What are your reasons and motivations for applying to join the committee? *

What experience do you have as a tenant engaging with housing services or your landlord? (optional)

4. Understanding the Role

Tenants Together (Scotland) works closely with national bodies including the Scottish Government and Scottish Housing Regulator. How do you think tenants can have a stronger voice in housing decisions in Scotland, and how do you feel about representing tenant voices at this level? *

5. Practical Considerations

Are you able to commit to attending regular meetings (online or in person)? *

Meetings are normally held during working hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Yes No Other

Do you have internet access and what devices do you use? (select all that apply)

6. Additional Information

Do you have any support needs we should be aware of to help you take part fully? (optional)

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? (optional)

7. Equality & Diversity Monitoring

This information is collected to help us ensure our committee is representative of the communities we serve. It is used for monitoring purposes only and will not influence the selection process. All fields in this section are optional.

Gender (optional)

Is your gender the same as the sex you were assigned at birth? (optional)

Ethnic Background (optional)

Do you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term health condition? (optional)

Sexual Orientation (optional)

Religion or Belief (optional)

Do you have caring responsibilities? (optional)

8. Reference

It is preferable, but not essential, that your referee is a member of staff from your landlord who knows you and your involvement in housing and tenancy matters.

Referee’s Name *

Position / Job Title *

Organisation Name *

Phone Number (optional)

Email Address *

Declaration

By submitting this application you confirm that the information you have provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. You consent to Tenants Together (Scotland) holding and processing your personal data for the purpose of assessing your application and, if successful, administering your committee membership. Your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and I consent to my data being held by Tenants Together (Scotland) as described above. *

Application Received

Declaration

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