March 4th marks a special milestone for Tai Tarian as we celebrated 15 years since the organisation was formed in 2011, then known as NPT Homes. So much has changed in that time, but one thing has remained constant, our commitment to our tenants and the communities of Neath and Port Talbot. 

For 15 years, colleagues across the organisation have lived our values, showing kindness, fairness and bold thinking in everything they do. From creating warmer, modern homes to supporting tenants through financial challenges, strengthening our workforce, and helping communities thrive, their work has made a real difference. We’ve seen apprentices grow into skilled tradespeople, tenants transform their lives in new homes, and strong partnerships develop across our communities. 

Over the past decade and a half, we’ve invested millions into modernising homes, from kitchens and bathrooms to energy saving technology like solar panels and air source heat pumps. We’ve helped tenants secure over £55 million in unclaimed benefits, expanded our local workforce, and supported people into long-term careers through our Copper programme. Our repairs teams have completed millions of jobs, while our development programme has delivered hundreds of innovative new homes using sustainable materials and new technology. 

We’ve strengthened Tenant Voice, supported schools and community groups, and gone beyond our role as a landlord to improve local spaces and tackle financial hardship, even partnering with Michael Sheen to challenge high cost credit. We’ve championed sustainability, inspired young people through projects like Fusion, and transformed our Haven schemes into warm, modern homes with strong community spirit at the heart. 

Here’s to the past 15 years, and to continuing this work for the next 15 and beyond.