SHARE was started in 1985 by a small group of staff and committee members from housing associations in the Glasgow area who saw that the training needs of the housing association sector were not being met by existing providers. The idea of SHARE  was based on the group training scheme model which was quite common in England at the time – a group of associations coming together to source and deliver training through a jointly owned organisation. In the late 70’s and early 80’s housing associations increased in size and numbers and SHARE was  founded  to meet the growing needs of the staff and committee members involved in this growth. SHARE is a membership organisation and was supported in its early years by funding from the Housing Corporation in Scotland and later Scottish Homes. SHARE is now self sufficient and relies on membership subscriptions and training income.  SHARE is a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).  SHARE is controlled by an Executive Committee elected by its member organizations. There are currently over 80 members mostly based in the west central Scotland and there are members in Edinburgh, the Borders and the Central belt. We have delivered training to non members in the Western Isles and the Highlands.  SHARE is now located in Kirkhaven Church, which boasts the most ornate plaster ceiling in Glasgow, with the building being owned by Glasgow Preservation Trust.