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SHARE has issued a special edition of SHARE news, which much of the publication being dedicated to former director Alan Ferguson.

There is no doubt that the pandemic will affect the finances of every association and co-operative. You may have higher arrears and the risks this entails, it may have stalled development plans or it may be that the circumstances created by the pandemic mean that you may be at risk breaching your co

It is with a heavy heart that SHARE announces the very sad passing of director, Alan Ferguson. Alan had been diagnosed with cancer only a few short months previously and had continued to live with dignity as the disease took hold.

SHARE’s annual conference took place at Peebles Hydro Hotel in March and was a fantastic celebration of housing and the role of committee/board members.

SHARE’s first Woman in housing Scotland conference took place in Glasgow on 8th March and was fully subscribed.

Often changes in the workplace can be relatively sudden and immediate, however if we are fortunate enough to be in a position to foresee that change is required, the advantages in being able to plan for change is huge.

Did you know you can work towards a customised award in Governance (GOSHA) accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)? This customised award, developed by SHARE along with committee/board members and staff in 2008, is even more relevant now. It helps to show a strong commitment to con

More is being asked of housing associations, co-operatives and local authorities when it comes to complying with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s (SHR) regulatory requirements. The latest is self-assurance – organisations assuring the SHR they comply with those requirements.

For many years SHARE has recognised a need to deliver basic technical training for non-technical staff. Understanding Buildings & Managing Repairs (UMBR) is a five day course aimed at staff who are required to deal with technical issues as part of their day to day duties, but who may only have l

Carla Tartaglia, Management Committee Member of Milnbank Housing Association, was presented with Committee Learner of the Year Award for 2019 at SHARE’s recent Annual General Meeting.

The Regulatory Framework now requires governing body meeting minutes to be publicly available as well as published online. This offers the perfect opportunity to have a look at your minute taking process and ensure that everything is presented in an appropriate and user friendly way. 

SHARE is passionate about supporting the future of the social housing sector, not only training new staff through modern apprentice schemes, but also supporting current housing staff to fulfil their potential and progress up the career ladder.

SHARE is passionate about supporting the future of the social housing sector, not only training new staff through modern apprentice schemes, but also supporting current housing staff to fulfil their potential and progress up the career ladder.

Budgeting is an important part of many roles and it can sometimes be a difficult one.  SHARE’s course Understanding budgets and gaining a qualification will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of costs and budgets in your housing association/co-operative. The course is speci

In recent months, Rapid Re-housing and Housing First have gained momentum as the movements that will bring about change as Scotland struggles with a homelessness crisis. A move to these programmes will undoubtedly require significant changes and substantial resources from an association/co-operative