About TAH

Any organisation seeking to achieve lasting success in an ethical way needs clear, strong and committed leadership.

TAH has a voluntary Board of Management who have a range of skills, knowledge and experience and are responsible for the strategic direction of TAH and for ensuring it is efficient and achieves its purpose. The Board works closely with the Chief Executive, John Shipley, who - with his colleagues in the Senior Management Team - is responsible for all operational areas of work and for maintaining positive relationships with everyone the association works with.

In 2010 the TAH Board of Management agreed the purpose of the association is to 'Work together to house, assist, support and empower homeless people in Somerset, maximising their potential and promoting independence'.

As well as this clear, shared purpose TAH has a number of key values including:-

Respect
Be polite always; appreciate the efforts of others; listen & take people’s views into account; value the different experiences and approaches others bring; behave in a way that builds self-esteem.

Integrity
Be honest, truthful, ethical and frank; have high moral values, show common sense and good judgement at all times; maintain professional boundaries; ensure that your actions match your words.

Trust
Show faith in others; let people get on with their jobs & lives; create a feeling of safety & security; share information appropriately; enable not control; allow people to make mistakes in a safe environment.

Openness
Be transparent, honest and open to new ideas and suggestions; communicate effectively and create an environment in which people can express their views without fear of repercussions; always do what you say you will do; keep people well informed; be prepared to accept opinions that you might not agree with.

Equality
Show no favouritism; take all circumstances into account; offer an equal service with opportunities for all; be fair; value and celebrate diversity in everything you do