With appreciation for her service and excitement for her next chapter, we’re sharing an update about our Chair, Danielle Oum. Danielle Oum, our Chair of the Board, will be stepping down from her role at the AGM in September, following her appointment as the new Chair of emh housing. Over the coming months, Danielle will continue in her role at Tuntum and work closely with Board and leadership team to ensure a smooth and well planned transition. We would like to take this opportunity to extend sincere gratitude to Danielle for her exceptional leadership and passion throughout her tenure. Her guidance has been invaluable, particularly in steering the organisation successfully

Customer Notice: Office closed for a full staff briefing session.  Please be aware that on Tuesday 10th March 2026, we will be taking emergency calls only. You can find the definition of an emergency repair by following this link https://tuntum.co.uk/im-a-tuntum-resident/your-home/report-a-repair/ For any non-urgent enquiries, please contact us from Wednesday 11th March, when normal service will resume. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Tuntum Housing Association

As part of our Black History month posts, we proudly honour Delores Vassell, Head of Supported Housing and Outreach, and the longest-serving member of staff at @Tuntum Housing Association, Her unwavering dedication has helped shape the movement for racial equity in housing and community empowerment in Nottingham through her work over 3 decades of supporting some of the most vulnerable within the community. . Delores joined Tuntum on 8th April 1991 and at the time she was the only housing officer alongside 3 other members of staff, with only 60 homes at the time. Delores reflects that working as a housing officer at that time in Nottingham was very different.

Tuntum would like to wish all our residents and colleagues a Happy Diwali, a festival of optimism, togetherness and light.

Yesterday in London Tuntum CEO Charmaine Simei joined a panel of housing leaders and experts to discuss how the housing system needs to evolve to meet the rising challenge of homelessness. Hosted by St Mungo’s Patron, Phil Spencer, the event brought together philanthropists, business leaders, and sector experts for a vital conversation on the challenges and opportunities presented by one of society’s most pressing challenges. 🗣️ The panel included: Dr Emma Haddad, CEO, St Mungo’s Eddie Hughes, St Mungo’s Ambassador & former Minister for Rough Sleeping Charmaine Simei, CEO, Tuntum Housing Association Neil Hook, Director of Property Development, Places for London Anne Frost, Non-Executive Director, NRLA Charmaine reflected: “It was a really interesting and thought-provoking evening. I’m

Celebrating Leadership During Black History Month At Tuntum Housing Association, during Black History month we wanted to throw a spotlight on a number of Tuntum Voices who have played a significant role in amplifying the experiences of BME tenants and staff throughout their careers. Today we’re proud to honour the achievements of Barrington Billings, our Director of Operations, who has recently been appointed Chair of BME National. Barrington’s career spans over three decades, with senior roles across the housing sector—from Hallmark Community Housing to Places for People,  a former President of the Chartered Institute of Housing and former chair of Manningham Housing ..to name but a few. His commitment to equity, representation,

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available for you to read. Visit our Publications page where you will find all our annual reports and annual accounts.

As we embark up Black History Month with its key theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride; Tuntum Housing reflects on the role of its founders, a group of community activists from Nottingham’s Black community who came together in 1988. Their mission was to address inequalities in housing provision and create economic opportunities, particularly for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Nottingham. Today the communities we serve are ethnically diverse, and we are proud to be a community anchor organisation that promotes inclusivity and community cohesion for all groups. At our recent AGM, Reverend Clive Foster MBE , Windrush Commissioner stated that “Tuntum’s story is Windrush’s story.” Throughout Black

On Thursday, 25th September, we were delighted to welcome Clive Foster MBE, Windrush Commissioner as guest speaker at our AGM. Clive stated that the ‘Tuntum story is the Windrush story’ and acknowledged how the Association has played a significant role in supporting the community within Nottingham over the last 3 and a half decades. In her annual address, Tuntum Chief Executive, Charmaine Simei described the past 12 months as “a turning point for the association – a year defined by renewed ambition, strengthened foundations and a deepened commitment to the communities we serve.” Ahead of the AGM, the Board were treated to a tour looking at some of Tuntum’s stock,

We are delighted to announce that on 10th September, at the BME National meeting, Barrington Billings, BA (Hons), FCIH was appointed as the new Chair of BME National. Barrington is currently the Director of Operations at Tuntum Housing Association, and is well known in the housing sector having been a past president of the Chartered Institute of Housing and a past chair of Manningham Housing Association. After confirmation of the appointment, he said ‘I am looking forward to the role for what is an increasingly challenging time for the housing sector and even more so for the BME sector’.

We’re hiring! Join Tuntum Housing Association as one of our Housing Estates Officers. We are looking for a confident and self-motivated Estates Housing Officer to manage a diverse and expansive housing patch. This mobile role involves significant travel across Nottinghamshire, working directly with residents to deliver excellent housing management services. You will be the first point of contact for tenancy and estate matters, from rent arrears recovery and tenancy enforcement to tackling anti-social behaviour and conducting estate inspections. This is a varied, rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in our communities. Please click here for the Job Description Apply by Friday 29th August 2025 Apply via Indeed or

Join Us at Nottingham Carnival 2025! Sunday, 17th August 2025 • 1 pm – 8 pm • Victoria Embankment, Nottingham We’re thrilled to invite the community to the Nottingham Carnival, to be held on Sunday, 17th August 2025 from 1pm to 8pm at the beautiful Victoria Embankment. Celebrate culture, creativity, and community spirit as the city comes alive with: A dazzling Carnival Parade from 2pm, featuring over 400 spectacular costumes and vibrant choreography by local, regional, and international troupes—watch it along the parade route entirely free of charge. Non-stop live music, electrifying DJs, and sensational performances in the Carnival Village. Delicious food and drink stalls, family-friendly attractions, and a joyous,

We’re hiring! Join Tuntum Housing Association as an Engagement & Employability Support Worker. The Engagement & Employability Support Worker position is a Fixed term (until 31st March 2026) role based in Nottingham. In this role, you’ll work closely with individuals from Eastern European and refugee backgrounds, building trust, identifying barriers, and providing personalised support to help them move into or closer to paid employment. Please click here for the Job Description Apply by Friday 29th August Apply via Indeed or send your CV to nicolewood@tuntum.co.uk

On Wednesday 16 July, Hackney Council hosted the launch of the government’s newly appointed Office of the Windrush Commissioner, Reverend Clive Foster, MBE. His appointment signals the beginning of a nationwide listening tour, designed to restore trust with the Windrush generation and their descendants through meaningful discussion and reconciliation. The day brought together key dignitaries including Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney; Councillor Carole Williams, Hackney’s Cabinet Lead for Windrush; Minister Seema Malhotra; Deputy Mayor of London Debbie Weekes-Bernard; along with community and council leaders, to discuss the Commissioner’s role in preserving the Windrush generation’s legacy and pursuing justice for those affected by the scandal. Charmaine Simei, CEO of Tuntum Housing

Following completion of a regulatory inspection carried out between February and May 2025 by the Regulatory of Social Housing (RSH) as part of its 4 year inspection cycle; Tuntum’s regulatory judgement was issued as: · Consumer Grade: C2 · Governance Grade: G1 · Financial Viability : V2 The governance and financial viability gradings for Tuntum were last updated in January 2025 and remain unchanged. This is the first time Tuntum have been assessed under the Consumer standard. To read the full judgement please click here Tuntum Housing Association Limited – GOV.UK The inspection process itself involves gathering of information and documents from across the business and includes a number of

Tuntum Housing Association commemorates the 77th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush. Tuntum Housing Association is proud to be a sponsor of the Nottingham Windrush 77th anniversary celebration day 2025; with events being held on Sunday 22nd June. Organised by the wonderful Reverend Clive Foster, the Governments new Windrush Commissioner . Register your attendance at http://www.thepilgrimchurch.org/windrush2025 Outline details of the event include: · Sun 22 June- Nottingham Windrush Celebrations · Binks Yard, NG2 3JL 11.30am -12.45pm · Windrush Poetry Acoustic Session 2.00pm-3.30pm · Civic Service 3.30pm -6.30pm · Festival of Live Entertainment FREE ENTRY Tuntum Housing was established as a housing association in 1988, by community activists

Help Us Improve – Tenant Census Coming Soon! We are excited to announce that our tenant census will be starting soon. This is an important initiative for us as it allows us to gather up-to-date information about our tenants. By participating in the census, you are helping us to better understand your needs and preferences so that we can provide you with the best possible service. Whether it’s maintenance requests, community events, or general communication, your input will help us to ensure that we are meeting your expectations. We understand that your time is precious, which is why we have made the census as quick and easy to complete as possible. Your participation will

Customer Notice: Office closed for a full staff briefing session.  Please be aware that on Tuesday 17th June 2025, we will be taking emergency calls only. You can find the definition of an emergency repair by following this link https://tuntum.co.uk/im-a-tuntum-resident/your-home/report-a-repair/ For any non-urgent enquiries, please contact us from Wednesday 18th June, when normal service will resume. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Tuntum Housing Association