Community Champions

The Housing Champions programme strengthens engagement between BAME communities and planning and regeneration decision-makers. It seeks to improve the inclusion of BAME voices in London’s regeneration schemes, which leads to inclusive regeneration policy and practice, and an improved quality of life for BAME communities.

In the programme, sixty Housing Champions are trained over three years which results in twenty one regeneration and development decision-makers incorporating BAME voices into their decisions.

What does the programme do for the participants?

The participants in this programme build their knowledge and confidence, amplify their advocacy and influence policy. The programme allows the local residents affected by planning and regeneration to represent themselves and their voices, this is enabled by the training and networking that the participants will receive.

What will happen to the participants who join the housing champions programme?

The participants who join the housing champions programme will:

1- Be trained to amplify BAME voices on housing options.

2- Transfer their knowledge to other BAME residents in London.

3- Build networks and alliances with other Housing Champions, and other BAME communities and organisations working towards accountable regeneration.

4- Represent at regeneration and planning advisory boards.

5- Work with twenty one decision-makers from regenerations and planning institutions.

How can residents sign up?

London residents can sign up by contacting Sagal Afrah:

Phone 020 3588 1880

Email: Sagal.afrah@theatm.org