Publisher's Synopsis
Between 1986 and 1996 the Housing Associations Charitable Trust (HACT) provided over £2m in grants and loans to support black and minority ethnic housing organisations. Up until now, there has been no review of the effectiveness of this support. Paving the way profiles HACT's work with the black and minority housing sector, examining the impact of its funding. The report combines this with a discussion of the current issues facing the sector, identifying ways of continuing support and appropriate funding strategies. Paving the way ·Outlines the development of public policy; ·Describes the nature, extent and impact of HACT funding for black and minority ethnic housing organisations; ·Explores the current challenges facing black and minority ethnic housing organisations; ·Evaluated the partnership between The Housing Corporation and HACT; ·Addressing issues for current and future policy This information and accessible report will provide a valuable input into the current policy debate over funding for black and minority ethnic housing organisations. It is essential reading academics, policy makers and funders and all interested members of mainstream and black and minority ethnic housing associations.