SFHA Associates work with and support our members

Sector and Supporting Associates are organisations who want to promote their products and services to the social housing sector in Scotland.

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All sector and supporting associates working in the housing sector across Scotland

Our strategic partners

Commercial Organisations

SFHA Sector Associates, comprising over 50 industry sectors, offer a vast range of products and services to our members in the social housing sector in Scotland, often at preferential rates. By building relationships as suppliers and contractors, they are supporting the vital work our members do throughout Scotland.

Becoming a Sector Associate is the first step in growing your organisations presence within the sector and shows your organisation is invested in furthering our members’ ambitions, and in supporting social housing in Scotland

Membership provides a platform to access various opportunities and activities, enabling your organisation the chance to expand its engagement and presence with the right audiences

Like-minded organisations

SFHA Supporting associates are organisations that support the work of SFHA and/or our members. SFHA Supporting Associate organisations share common goals, aims and values for the social housing sector in Scotland

Supporting Associates can vary in type and size including charities, social enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local authorities

When you join SFHA as an associate you will receive the following benefits:

A listing of our members (Housing Associations) and the number of units that they each control . Also included are the tenant numbers of each association, employee numbers and constituency where they are based
Your company’s entry on our website directory, complete with company logo and URL straight to your website. Anyone viewing the directory online can also search by industry
Reduced exhibition rates at our conferences - 50% discount
Reduced delegate rates at our conferences - up to 35% discount
Reduced rates to host webinars for our member audience - 50% discount
The opportunity to sponsor our Member Forums – an opportunity to get involved, and to hear the issues that our members are facing
Reduced advertising rates, both online and print
Introductory 800 word press release - this will go out on our weekly enewsletter and will also get uploaded to our website
Permission to use SFHA's logo on your correspondence
Followed on social media
Opportunity to nominate someone to our pool of event speakers
Opportunity to submit case studies for viewing on SFHA's website. This will also have an accompanying article in our weekly newsletter signposting to the case study on your website, your clients website and SFHA's website

SFHA conferences offer your organisation opportunities to connect in person with high-level decision makers and housing professionals from across the Scottish housing sector.

Exhibit at SFHA conferences

What's included:

Exhibition stand with an area of 2m x 2m or 3m x 2m, depending on the conference
2 x exhibitors with table and chairs provided
Teas and coffees for the duration of the conference
Lunches for the duration of the conference
Promotion via our website and conference app
All Wi-Fi and electricity to your stand

Sponsor SFHA conferences

We have a range of opportunities available depending on your marketing budget and objectives. Please contact our Business Development Manager on the details below for a sponsor pack.

Where do you fit in?

As an SFHA conference exhibitor or sponsor, you will enjoy the profile and the platform to demonstrate a meaningful contribution to sector leaders whilst promoting your organisation.

Value:

•    Visible platform to promote your brand, products, and services.
•    Network to sector leaders
•    Align your brand with the social housing sector in Scotland
•    Create positive PR and raise awareness of your organisation.
•    Promote excellent relations with customers, both new and existing
•    Demonstrate your support to the social housing sector in Scotland.

For conference listings with exhibitions and sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Business Development Manager, Craig McMillan by calling 07887 888 336 or emailing him directly at cmcmillan@sfha.co.uk

Become an SFHA associate today: How to join SFHA as an associate and what it costs

We offer a range of annual packages that can suit your organisation’s needs, ensuring that you have the platform to grow and expand your profile and engagement levels with our members and the sector.

Costs for membership:

Standard - includes opportunities and activities mentioned in Benefits Guide as standard £845 + vat
Standard + - includes opportunities and activities mentioned in Benefits Guide as standard. Plus, an Exhibition stand at an SFHA conference of your choice. £2,290
Premium - Includes opportunities and activities mentioned in Benefits Guide as standard. Plus, an Exhibition stand at two conferences of your choice. Plus, a full page advert or insight in two editions of Housing Scotland Weekly - £3,995 + vat
Bespoke - build your own package to compliment your marketing plan and business strategy. Contact our Business Development Manager to discuss the possibilities. Price on request.

For more information on the packages and an application form please contact our Business Development Manager, Craig McMillan by calling 07887 888 336 or emailing him directly at cmcmillan@sfha.co.uk

Interested in becoming a SFHA Associate?

We welcome all organisations that are interested in the Scottish Housing Sector. If you would like to meet and discuss in more detail, please contact our Business Development Manager, Craig McMillan by calling 07887 888 336 or emailing him directly.

Email Craig McMillan