Site map Cookie Policy Accessibility BrowseAloud Contrast: Residents' groups Search Sanctuary Group sites Home About us Local to you Owning your own home Get involved Sanctuary in neighbourhoods News Contact us Now viewing: Home > Get involved > Residents' groups Residents' groups A residents group is an organisation of volunteers who live in a particular neighbourhood, estate or scheme, which aims to improve the local area. Residents' groups have a more powerful voice than individuals, so they can influence decisions and help to shape positive changes. The group may be set up to: Tackle an issue such as crime and antisocial behaviour Shape better shared facilities Improve the living environment Influence decisions that affect local services Develop a sense of community Build relationships between local people and service providers such as Housing Associations, the Police or the Local Authority Organise events Provide opportunities for members to develop their skills For further information: If you want to find out if there is a residents group where you live, contact us and we will put you in touch with your local group, or support you to set up a new group. Back to top of page Print this page Email this page Residents get together to tackle problems, arrange community events and find new ways to improve their neighbourhood. Get involved Why get involved? Ways to get involved Guide to getting involved Residents' groups Set up a residents' group Resident scrutiny Training and skills Residents surveys Get in touch Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Privacy and terms of use | © 2014 Sanctuary Group All Rights Reserved. Sanctuary Housing © 2015 Powered by VerseOne Technologies Ltd