Friar Park Tenants & Residents Association


If you live locally on our estate you may be asking yourself one or two questions – such as why should I get involved? How much of a commitment will it be and what will I get out of it for myself?
Let’s try looking at those questions one at a time!

*Q1: Why would I want to get involved?*

A: The temptation here is just to say “Go straight to the answer to question 3!” The reality though is just a little more complicated. Our community has come on in leaps and bounds since 2001 – crime and anti-social behaviour have markedly improved but we still need an input of resources into our community to make it better for everyone. For example the local shopping facilities are in need of an overhaul and the more local people helping lobby for change will help ensure it comes sooner rather than later. Likewise, helping to ensure our local young people receive positive affirmation and reinforcement will help us develop the bonds of a real community – were we feel positive about each other and ourselves. It’s your voice but joining with ours you can help ensure we keep pushing for a better and safer estate for us all. It’s your call really!

*Q2: How much of a commitment will it be?*

A: The answer pretty much depends upon how much of a commitment you want to make it! We are always happy for people to come on board and just help out on specific events – such as the Christmas show.

Or you might start out this way and come to realise just how much fun and satisfaction you get out of it – and want to get more deeply involved and become a committee member (or stand for election as an officer even).

*Q3: What will I get out of it for myself?*

A: Traditionally it is probably fair to say that community work has always focussed about what people put in rather than what they can get out of it personally.

However, being active in a local community group such as our TRA can help you develop many new skills - and provide the opportunity to demonstrate to potential new employers that you have the skills they are looking for.

For example through being active in the TRA you could develop skills such as: Organising meetings. Event management. Mentoring newcomers. Coaching others. Committee work. Secretarial skills such as minute taking and record keeping. Finance monitoring and finance record keeping. ..and this is only a beginning! As you get more involved a whole range of new opportunities can open up – how about negotiation and project management skills? All of these skills are highly desirable - with employers seeing them as transferable skills they can make use of. If you want to boost your career path forwards this provides a real opportunity to demonstrate to employers what you are really capable of. Joining and being active in a group such as ours also looks brilliant on your CV. It demonstrates to employers you have drive, commitment, ambition and a sense of community spirit.

So what are you waiting for? Come along and get active with us – so we can:

help you - to help us - to help yourself!

This website has been produced on behalf of Friar Park TRA by:
Sandwell Community Information & Participation Service Ltd

go to information about how we work with young people on the estate

go to information about events and trips we organise

go to information about getting involved with the group

go to information about the area covered by the group

If you live locally on our estate you may be asking yourself one or two questions – such as why should I get involved? How much of a commitment will it be and what will I get out of it for myself?

Let’s try looking at those questions one at a time!

Q1: Why would I want to get involved?

Q2: How much of a commitment will it be?

Q3: What will I get out of it for myself?