Citizen-led responses to the Housing Crisis
There is a housing crisis in the UK, which manifests in lack of affordability, diminishing social cohesion and massive environmental impact. Community led housing is a response to this crisis, with citizens seeking to develop affordable homes that meet local need and respect the environment.
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. […]