We support people making homes together through Cohousing, Community Land Trusts, and Housing Co-operatives
A community converting vacant land to affordable housing for the community.
Bromley CLT was established in response to the lack of affordable housing in the borough.
They aim to acquire vacant land and provide low-cost housing for local people, holding the land for the wider community’s benefit. Rents or sales of leases will be at less than market rate.
They have identified a number of underused sites owned by a large hsouign association, and are gathering supporting to acquire the land.
First Brick Housing is a democratically-run, non-profit, member-owned organisation aiming to build housing and community spaces for LGBTQ+ people, creating environments where people can live safely, free from oppression and socialise in a place they can call their own.
We have provided initial advice on structuring the organisation.
They are currently seeking donations and volunteers to get the project off the ground.
An opportunity for a community led housing organisation to deliver 16 affordable homes within the Hackney Wick town centre boundary as part of the East Wick neighbourhood in Hackney.
East Wick + Sweetwater Projects (EW+S) is the development partner for the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), delivering over 1,850 new homes across 7 phases, on the western edge of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the wider Legacy Community Scheme. This community led opportunity already has outline permission for 16 homes and two non-residential units, and forms part of the 34% of affordable homes on the site.
Visit the EW+S website for further information on the opportunity and the Expression of Interest form.
A small group set up as a fully mutual cooperative aiming to provide housing for themselves and others.
Rode Housing Co-operative comprises architects, housing professionals and community organisers who believe that housing is a public right. The overall aim of the group is to fulfil the housing needs of those involved while simultaneously addressing housing needs in the community. They prepared proposals for rented housing on sites released by Tower Hamlets for themselves and for council nominations.
They are now investigating converting underused properties around London.
How we helped
We provided technical advice on their Tower Hamlets proposals.
The Gloucester Grove Tenant Management Organisation are looking at community-led housing solutions to gain support for new homes that alleviate overcrowding on the estate.
The TMO is elected by residents to ensure housing maintenance is more accountable. They identified under-utilised space on the Gloucester Grove Estate, with an opportunity to provide 10-15 affordable homes. These homes will help alleviate the problem of overcrowding experienced by many who live on the estate. The community-led approach will give residents the opportunity to influence the scheme and develop new skills.
How we’re helping
We have helped the TMO engage with residents about the potential project and to discuss partnership options with Southwark Council.