Community Shares: Raising the Right Type of Finance
Over 150,000 people have now invested in community shares and democratically own and run community businesses across the UK. Through this unique form of finance, communities have saved local shops and pubs, financed renewable energy schemes, transformed community facilities, supported local food growing, funded new football clubs, restored heritage buildings, and above all, built stronger, […]
People Powered Homes
Zoom discussionAll over London, groups of people are coming together to take control and lead housing projects in their local area. They’re showing that housing can be more than a financial asset; it can bring people together and give them power. We’re inviting members of community led housing organisations across London, to tell us their story. […]
Co-op housing in challenging times
Zoom discussionJoin us online with Co-ops UK and CHIBAH, Brighton's community housing network to discuss what housing co-ops can offer during these challenging times. If home-working becomes the norm for many – and a glut of commercial properties become empty – landowners may need to rethink their traditional rental methods. Meanwhile redundancies and unemployment threaten our […]
Community Led Housing – a Feminist Solution
Zoom discussionThe UK is in the midst of a housing crisis. According to the National Housing Federation, this is affecting more than 8 million people, 1 in every 7 people. House prices and rental costs have become unaffordable for many, such that home ownership rates have declined significantly – from 43% for those aged 27 in […]