The Association is a registered Social Landlord (No.176) and is regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR). As part of the Regulatory Framework we are required to submit information about our performance and governance to the SHR on an annual basis. The two key submissions are the Annual Return on the Charter (ARC) and our Annual Assurance Statement. The latest returns are available in the download section below. Each year the SHR publishes Landlord Reports and Engagement Plans for every RSL. These can be accessed here or by visiting the SHR website here.
The Association is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Co-operative and Community Benefits Act 2014 (No. 2029RS) and is also a Charity Registered in Scotland (No. SC041992). We are regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). The SHR is responsible for regulating social landlords in Scotland, while OSCR regulates charities. The two organisations have agreed to work together to avoid duplication and share information, as outlined in their joint memorandum.
The Association has adopted the SFHA Model Charitable Rules (2020) which set out clearly the following;
- Name, Objects and Registered Office
- Membership Criteria
- Membership and Share Recording
- Issue of Shares
- Borrowing Powers
- Procedures for General Meetings
- Management Committee Membership
- Election of Committee Members
- Proceedings of Committee
- Committee Powers
- Conduct of Committee Meetings
- Production of Accounts and Annual Returns
- Appointment of Auditors
A copy of our Rules can be downloaded below.
Under the Rules the Association also operates a Membership Policy which determines who can become a shareholder of the Housing Association. This is currently being reviewed and once approved by our Governing Body it will be made available.