The new Chief Executive for the Scottish Federation of Housing Association, Sally Thomas has made public her plans for the Federation and the sector as a whole moving forward. Sally Thomas made this announcement during her first speech since being appointed as the Chief Executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Association, or SFHA.

During her speech, which took place at the SFHA AGM on Wednesday the 30th of August, Sally Thomas highlighted how vital it is that the federation adapt to change and to working together in order to flourish. Ms. Thomas also promised during her speech to make sure that the organisation is an effective leading voice for the sector in terms of bringing about positive change.

As part of her speech, the new Chief Executive has said that change in the current climate is inevitable, however progress is optional and a challenge that most organisations and companies face. In a market of change it is a great opportunity for organisations to expand and diversify, making the most of new and upcoming markets as well as making the most of new models.

One of the changes taking place is the Scottish Government’s development programme. As development needs to meet annual and regional targets. In order to meet the target of producing 50,000 affordable homes in order to providing housing for more than Scotland’s poorest and most vulnerable people. By boosting the number of houses being developed, there will also be possibilities for boosting the economy and offer jobs and apprenticeships.

Housing is a Scottish Government priority and housing associations and the SFHA will play an important role in delivering these much needed 35,000 social rented homes and 50,000 affordable homes by March 2012. The SFHA will also be working to make sure that a good quality of service is delivered to their tenants.