Sally Thomas

CEO of Scottish Federation of Housing Associations. I’m no longer active on this platform. Follow me on Bluesky - SallySFHA

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Congratulations to @UKLabour in #GE24 We look forward to working with the new UK government and MPs across Scotland for the benefit of all those who live in social housing.

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

This #InternationalWomensDay we can and must do better for women who are homeless, in temporary accommodation, experiencing domestic violence, with more social housing #housingemergency

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

A must-read report from @sfha_hq @IPPRScotland @OxfamScotland on supporting social homes and tenants through the transition, leaving no-one behind.

[IPPR Scotland @IPPRScotland]

🌍NEW REPORT🌍@scotgov needs to accelerate the transition to clean heat urgently.

Funding has to be fair for all, so that no home is left behind.

@davehawkey_, in partnership with @OxfamScotland and @sfha_hq, shows how this is possible. Read here: https://t.co/9abujjKkKx

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Good to be on #bbcgms talking about our @YouGov poll showing 8 in 10 people think there is a housing crisis in Scotland.

With the budget debate in Parliament this afternoon we need to see the government cut to housing reversed.

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Good to be on @STVNews talking about the importance of social housing in protecting against poverty.

We need much more to provide the affordable, safe and warm homes so many people need.

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

You can view full coverage of this evening's @STVNews report on the SFHA's calls for an additional £700million for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme ahead of the Scottish Government Budget.

https://t.co/2xzDfxEotP

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Everyone needs a good home - especially children. We need to be building more, not less #scottishbudget @HumzaYousaf

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

🏡Our CEO @SallySFHA joins @povertyalliance, and others, in a call for the Scottish Government to address the £700 million funding gap in the Affordable Housing Supply Programme to protect Scotland's children from poverty. 🤝 #scottishbudget

Read more: https://t.co/cntWdZMHkj

[Kate Henderson @KateNHF]

The @natfednews has signed a letter alongside homelessness charities calling on the Home Secretary to urgently reconsider plans to criminalise the use of tents by people sleeping rough.

Thanks @crisis_uk for coordinating the letter, we stand by you in urging a change of approach

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

More social housing, reducing poverty and achieving net zero #SGPconf - three of the most important issues we face - looking forward to hearing all views @patrickharvie @IPPRScotland @OreValleyGroup #housingscotland

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

How do we achieve a just transition for Scotland's social tenants? 🏘️

If you're at #SGPconf this weekend, please come to our fringe event at 2PM on Sunday with @SallySFHA @patrickharvie, @IPPRScotland and @OreValleyGroup to hear more! @scottishgreens

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Thanks @CyclingScotland for giving me the opportunity to talk about the importance of active travel to housing associations and their tenants - a vital part of a more socially just Scotland #housingscotland

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

A truly devastating report - while Scotland is doing better than most of the UK, all governments must do more - including more social housing #housingscotland

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Destitution is when people cannot afford to meet their most basic physical needs to stay warm, dry, clean and fed.

Our new report reveals a shameful rise in the number of people experiencing destitution in the UK.

Here are the key findings 🧵

#DontIgnoreDestitution

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Thanks panellists @CPAGScotland @GrampianHA @BenMacpherson and audience #SNP23 for a great session on reducing child poverty with more social homes #housingscotland

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

"Building more social homes is a vital part of what we need to turn the dial"

Our @SallySFHA this week spoke to a packed #snpconference meeting alongside @CPAGScotland @BenMacpherson and Craig Stirrat of @GrampianHA about the links between child poverty and social homes.

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Looking forward to chairing this session on tackling child poverty with @GrampianHA @CPAGScotland @BenMacpherson - means building many more secure, affordable, warm social homes #housingscotland

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

Heading to #snpconference today? Join us and @CPAGScotland to discuss what more needs to be done to tackle child poverty and deliver the homes we need.

12.30, meeting room 5. Lunch provided.

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Now more than ever we need more homes - only with an affordable, safe, secure home can we be the people we are all meant to be #housingscotland

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

🏠✨Watch our new animation video, "Putting Housing at Scotland's Heart," which captures our journey with our members in 2022/23.

Check it out here: https://t.co/hW5yliOYcr

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

@PeteApps All the very best Pete and really looking forward to what comes next, especially the book.

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Reduced energy costs are welcome - but are still far too high for far too many. We urge the UK government to reinstate winter support and introduce a social tariff https://t.co/YTaDSmtM6v

[SFHA @sfha_hq]

Hear our @CarolynSfha on the value of our social homes, how we reach net zero fairly and why we have to continue vital funds for tenants through the cost-of-living crisis. 👇

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Thanks for having me FLAIR - a delight to be back with you all @BarrheadHousing @BridgewaterHA @LinstoneHousing @WilliamsburghHA Paisley and Ferguslie Park #housingscotland

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Good to spend time this morning with Housing Minister @PaulMcLennan7 on the vital work of housing associations in delivering homes, tackling poverty and getting to net zero - much to do together @ScotGovFairer @ScotGovNetZero #housingscotland

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

More social housing central to ending poverty so good to be at @ScotGovFM cross party Anti Poverty Summit on the actions needed now for a fairer, more equal Scotland #housingscotland

[Sally Thomas @SallySFHA]

Congratulations James - look forward to seeing you @sfha_hq #housingscotland

[James Riding @jamesriding10]

It's my first day @insidehousing as a senior reporter covering development, net zero, Scotland and homelessness. Drop me a line on my new email [email protected] !