Are you a tenant in Edinburgh and over State Pension age? You might be able to get Pension Credit. Lots of people miss out because they don’t realise they’re eligible. It only takes a minute to check: www.gov.uk/pension-credit

Have you been working to improve your local green spaces this year?🌳 @volunteeringuk.bsky.social Action Earth is offering £250 grants to help community groups make local green spaces better for people and wildlife. Read more: volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/acti...

If you’re involved in a tenants’ group or community project, there may be funding out there to help you. SCVO Funding Scotland is a simple website where you can search for grants that match your idea. Have a browse:

Edinburgh Tenants Federation will be closed starting on Friday the 19th of December, reopening on Monday 5th of January. Thank you to all our members and partners for your support this year. We wish you all a peaceful festive break and a happy New Year ✨

Huge congratulations to Betty Stone, Convenor of Edinburgh Tenants Federation, on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award! 🎉💐 Betty has volunteered and campaigned for tenants’ rights for over 30 years and has led the Federation since 2005. Read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/betty-stone-...

What a great AGM for Edinburgh Tenants Federation 👏 We heard an excellent speech from @cllrbenparker.bsky.social about the work of ETF & @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social this year. We also honoured our Convenor Betty Stone with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing commitment to tenants 💐

35 years of organising, solidarity, and standing up for tenants’ rights 🏠 Take a trip down memory lane to see how decades of collective action have shaped tenants’ rights in our city. www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/a-history-of...

To celebrate Edinburgh Tenants Federation's 35th anniversary, this year's annual report delves into the history of the organisation, dating back all the way back to 1985. Visit our website to read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/edinburgh-te...

Last week, ETF celebrated its 35th anniversary at the Scottish Parliament. Speaking at the event, @sarahboyack.bsky.social said: “It’s amazing to be here to celebrate the collective voice of tenants in Edinburgh; a voice that is heard, respected and acted upon. More: bit.ly/48CaOOm

Your home, your community, your say: a brand new look for Edinburgh Tenants Federation To celebrate our 35th anniversary, the team at ETF has created a bold new visual identity including a refreshed logo, mission, vision, and values. For more info, visit: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk

Don't forget, the Edinburgh Tenants Federation AGM 2025 will take place this month! 📅 Friday 28th November 🕖 7:00pm - 11:00pm 📍 YOTEL Edinburgh, 68-73 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NA Members should RSVP by 14th November by calling 0131 475 2509 or emailing [email protected].

Members had a productive evening speaking with councillors from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social at the latest ETF roundtable, covering topics like re-let times, repairs timelines and rent increases. Have your voice heard and join ETF via email at [email protected] or by phone 0131 475 2509

The Council is currently carrying out its annual consultation, asking for your views on the rent you pay. The ‘Housing Budget Consultation’ will run until 30 November 2025, and you could win a £100 shopping voucher by completing a short survey. Visit buff.ly/cjNDYbu for more information.

Come along to the final High Flats Meeting of the year! Tenants and residents will be invited to reflect on 2025 and to discuss priorities they wish to tackle for the year ahead 📅 Monday 3rd November 🕕 6pm - 8pm 📍Birnies Court Community Room Edinburgh EH4 4SJ Contact the office to book transport

We're here at the Volunteer Edinburgh Recruitment Fair! #edvolfair25 If you're passing Ps & Gs Church on York Place, pop in to say hello and learn about how you can get involved in the work the Federation does!

ETF is attending this year's Volunteer Recruitment Fair! Come along to chat with our tenant volunteers about how you can make your voice heard in your community. 📅 Tuesday 30 September ⏰ 10:00 – 17:30 📍 St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place 🫱 Free entry More info: edvolfair.org.uk

👋🏻 Calling all tenants! Join ETF and a member of CEC for our next Federation Meeting to discuss damp and mould in the home. 📅 Thursday 9th of October 2025 🕙 6:00pm-8:00pm 📌 Norton Park Conference Centre, EH7 5QY Call 0131 475 2509 or email [email protected] if you require transport

The ETF office will be closed from Thursday 28th of August until Thursday 4th of September. We will get back to your queries upon our return ☀️

🙋Looking for a new career challenge? ETF is hiring! Edinburgh Tenants Federation is seeking an experienced Tenant Participation & Engagement Officer. Apply by midday 22nd September 2025 here: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/join-the-tea...

If you're a high rise tenant, consider coming along to the next ETF High Flats Meeting 🏢 📅 25th August 2025 🕙 6:00pm-8:00pm 📍 Birnies Court Community Room, Edinburgh EH4 4SJ Please phone 0131 475 2509 or email [email protected] if you require transport

📢 TIS and TPAS are seeking views of tenants living in Private Rented, Mid-Market, and Build to Rent Homes. Consultation of use of powers in Housing (Scotland) Bill – April 2025. 🔗 Find out more and book an online discussion session at tis.org.uk/seeking-view...

Our Edinburgh Tenant Services Improvement Group (TSIG) met with Douglas Alexander from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social The City of Edinburgh Council today to discuss how the group will move forwards in their scrutiny of Council-led services.

💻 Don't forget - we're hiring! Check out the Development Officer job listing here: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/join-the-tea... Apply by midday 11th August

The ETF office will be closed on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July. We will get back to any of your queries on our return on Monday 21st July.

🙋We are hiring! Edinburgh Tenants Federation is seeking an experienced Development Officer to ensure tenants are at the heart of consultation and have a meaningful role in shaping the City of Edinburgh Council’s housing services. To apply, visit: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/join-the-tea...

💻 Is your RTO or TRA in need of a laptop? ETF member groups can soon borrow refurbished Chromebooks, donated by One City Trust. If you need a device to help facilitate your group, contact us at 0131 475 2509 or email [email protected].

17th September 2025 marks the 10th annual #ScottishHousingDay! This year's theme is 'Everybody needs good neighbours' Come along to their interactive online workshop: 📅 09 July 2025 📍 Virtual via Teams 🕙 10:00 - 11:00 For more information and to book, visit: www.cih.org/events/scott...

🏡Affordable Housing Policy Guidance consultation The City of Edinburgh Council are currently running a consultation to receive views on amendments to their Affordable Housing guidance. For more information, and to share your views, visit: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/affordab...

This week, members of our Executive Committee visited the South West Locality office to chat with the team about rents, customer service, the Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS) and to visit some of the homes that are ready to be leased to new tenants. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/main-offices

Our tenants and the amazingly talented comic artist, Tanya Roberts, met up again this week to flesh out the next edition of the ETF public information comic! Looking forward to showcasing our members' ideas in such a fun and creative way 📖

💰Is your community group seeking funding? Check out the grants currently open in Scotland: funding.scot www.grantsonline.org.uk For queries on how to apply for funding, get in touch with ETF at [email protected] or call us on 0131 475 2509.

Our members got their creative juices flowing this morning as they got to work planning the second instalment of ETF's public information comic 💬 💥Lots of great ideas were brought to the table - watch this space!

We held our annual Executive Committee Review Day today, discussing a range of topics including the roles and responsibilities of the committee and planning what we would like to see over the next five years at ETF. Thanks to the committee and staff for facilitating an extremely insightful day!

If you'd like to speak one-on-one with an ETF Development Officer, be sure to call into at our next drop-in session: 📅 Tuesday 17th June 🕙 12:00pm - 2:00pm 📌 Norton Park Conference Centre, EH7 5QY If you require transport, please get in touch on 0131 475 2509 or [email protected]

Don't forget, ETF is creating the second instalment of our tenants' public information comic, and we need members to get involved! 📅 17th June AND 24th June 🕙 10:30-11:30am 📌 Norton Park Conference Centre, EH7 5QY SPACES LIMITED

We're attending this year's Leith Festival Gala Day! We'll be on the Leith Links from 10am - 5pm on Saturday 14th June! If you're planning on being there, be sure to come and say hello! #housing #socialhousing #Edinburgh

We recently held an online session to gather tenant responses to The City of Edinburgh Council's Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh. Consultations are an important way for you to have your voice heard and to help shape policies set out the by the Council. To respond, visit:

The CIH is undertaking a research survey about leadership in the Scottish housing sector, and how this could be improved. If you are a social housing tenant, or someone with an interest in the sector, please consider completing the survey: buff.ly/ImNwR5X Closing date 27th June

💬Pop along to our next drop-in! Our Development Officers will be around to discuss housing or local area issues you may be facing. 📅 Tuesday 17th June 🕙 12:00pm - 2:00pm 📌 Norton Park Conference Centre If you require transport, get in touch on 0131 475 2509 or [email protected]

💫The Federation is in the process of creating the second installment of its public information comic- but we need volunteers to help shape the project over the course of two focus sessions. Sign up [email protected] or 0131 475 2509 SPACES LIMITED

Tonight we hosted our Federation Meeting, with speaker Mark Upward, Household Support and Advice Manager at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social For information on the Family and Household Support Service visit: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/private-hous... The Advice Shop: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/benefits-gra...

A reminder to all that ETF's next Federation Meeting will take place next week! 📅27th May 2025 🕙6:00pm - 8:00pm 📌Norton Park Conference Centre Get in touch if you'd like to come along 📞📧

If you're a high rise tenant, consider coming along to the next ETF High Flats Meeting 🏢 📅 2nd June 2025 🕙 6:00pm-8:00pm 📌 Birnies Court Community Room, Edinburgh EH4 4SJ Please phone 0131 475 2509 or email [email protected] if you require transport

🌻We had a great time at the North Edinburgh Community Festival on Saturday! Thanks to everyone who partook in our 'Guess the Jellybean Jar'. The total number of jellybeans was... 156! 🍬 Congratulations to our winner who has been contacted by email.

We're at the North Edinburgh Community Festival today! ☀️ Come say hi and learn more about the work that ETF does - we have plenty of treats, colouring sheets and even a chance to win a prize if you guess the correct amount of jellybeans in the jar!

A reminder that we are CLOSED on Monday the 19th of May. We'll get back to any queries on Tuesday 20th May 🌼

🎂 Happy birthday Betty! Today's ETF meeting's turned to festivity as we called a surprise celebration for our convenor, Betty Stone, on her 80th birthday. Betty has worked tirelessly as a volunteer here at ETF over the last several decades. We're extremely grateful for all she has done.

Come along to our next Federation Meeting! 📅27th May 2025 🕙6:00pm - 8:00pm 📌Norton Park Conference Centre Please phone 0131 475 2509 or email [email protected] to confirm attendance and to let us know if you require transport ☕Refreshments will be provided

📣Online consultation participants needed! ETF is inviting members to give their views on the Council’s plan to end poverty in the city 📅27th May 2025 🕙10:30am - 12:30pm 📌Online (meeting link will be shared with those who sign up) Get in touch on 0131 475 2509 or email [email protected]

🤔 Did you know that your tenants' and residents' group could receive funding go on outings? Thanks to their local community council, the so-called "recycled teenagers" of Willowbrae Sheltered Housing took a trip to North Berwick Get in touch if you're interested in setting up a group in your area!