The experiences of housing in Wales of people from ethnic minority communities
Published on 1 February, 2024.
As part of the Anti Racist Wales Action Plan, Welsh Government set a goal to ensure that housing standards, provision and services advance race equality, embed anti-racism, equality and human rights, and meet the diverse needs of ethnic minority people. In delivering on this goal, it is crucial that the lived experiences of housing in Wales of people from ethnic minority communities are captured to help shape and reflect on policy and practice. This report seeks to capture these experiences and is a result of a partnership between Tai Pawb and EYST. In 2023, Tai Pawb has been funded to support the housing sector in implementing Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, including the voices of people with lived experience. EYST has been funded by Oak Foundation to provide housing advocacy and capture the views and experiences of ethnic minority people in housing. This report will present in more detail below the findings and common themes that arose which included (but is not limited to) communication challenges, overcrowding, racism, various maintenance issues, private rented sector rents and access to appropriate social amenities. As well as points for consideration, the research sought to encompass direct feedback from participants on their current housing conditions and, where possible, what they would like to see improved.