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We are a Nottingham based social business providing housing and support services for people on low incomes. We are one of East Midland’s fastest growing and most innovative housing associations, with over 1,100 homes in management and development.
We were set up in 1988 to provide homes primarily for people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds. Today we provide homes for all communities whilst still retaining our original specialism in providing culturally sensitive services.
The name 'Tuntum’ comes from the West African Ashanti language. Although not a literal translation, the word symbolises people working together. Our Head Office is located 1.6 miles from the centre of Nottingham in New Basford but we also have bases in eight other local authorities across the East Midlands including Derby and Leicester.
We principle provide homes for rent at levels affordable to those on very low incomes. Recently, we have also provided homes for rent at higher levels aimed at people who would like to buy their homes in the near future. This is sometimes known as ‘rent to buy’. In addition, we have available a number of homes for sale on a shared-ownership basis.
Tuntum is well known for the diversity of our provision of supported housing. This range of provision includes: sheltered housing for older people; foyer style hostels for young people; schemes for teenage mothers; specialist housing for women fleeing domestic violence; and floating support services to young parents and refugees.
We are governed by a board comprising 12 individuals, including tenants who have or are developing the appropriate skills and experience.