NCLT Member Elevenses
Members of the National CLT Network can join others for a cuppa every other Tuesday! Meet members, and the the NCLT team for latest updates, ideas and support. More information here
RUSS Webinars: Sustainable Energy for Communities
The RUSS School for Community Led Housing is moving online! RUSS Webinars vol 1: Sustainable Energy for Communities How does 'renewable' or 'sustainable' energy work on a global scale; what does it look like in the UK, and how can we get renewable energy as well as energy-efficiency in our homes and communities? Join Lauren […]
Cohousing Cafe: Vrijburcht, a pioneering project from Amsterdam
Zoom discussionVrijburcht is a trailblazing example of community-led cohousing where a vibrant “village” complex has been created. Mellis Haward, director of community-housing architects Archio, visited the housing as part of a research trip. She will discuss what makes the scheme so dynamic and cohesive, and how lessons can be learnt from this project for emerging UK co-housing […]
Virtual Book Launch: Community Led Regeneration
Join Pablo Sendra and Daniel Fitzpatrick for the virtual book launch of 'Community-Led Regeneration: A Toolkit for Residents and Planners' book your place here UCL are hosting a virtual gathering of activists and academics to present the book Community-Led Regeneration and discuss the experiences of London communities opposing social housing demolition. The book chronicles […]
RUSS Webinars: Learning from our Neighbours
The RUSS School for Community Led Housing is moving online! RUSS Webinars vol 2: Learning from our Neighbours Join Ted Stevens, OBE, RUSS Trustee Ted spent 2 years travelling Europe, visitng cores of innovative community led housing schemes. His talk will showcase the most interesting projects from Europe, the UK and further afield. What can […]
NCLT Member Elevenses
Members of the National CLT Network can join others for a cuppa every other Tuesday! Meet members, and the the NCLT team for latest updates, ideas and support. More information here
Finance for CLTs: navigating pitfalls and challenges in the current climate
Join National CLT Network as Triodos Bank give a presentation covering the essentials of financing for CLTs, with special focus paid to any particular challenges of the current climate. There will also be a Q&A for you to ask your burning finance questions. These can be sent when you sign-up or during the Q&A itself. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Wrigleys Webinars
Wrigleys Solicitors' community-led housing team is delivering a series of bite-size webinars over the next few weeks, on legal topics relevant to community-led housing groups. The webinars cover all stages of a community-led housing development, from setting up a new legal structure and financing your project, through to securing your site, contracting with third parties […]
Build Back Better, Embracing better living – powered by PechaKucha
webinar Webinar, WebinarBuild Back Better is a new initiative by New London Architecture to respond to the current crisis. The series looks into the future, beyond the restrictions of our present situation. We invite innovative thinkers to present thought-provoking ideas and solutions for a resilient post-pandemic London. This Build Back Better event will discuss ideas […]
RUSS Webinars: Module 1: Setting up a group, part 1
webinar Webinar, WebinarThis webinar workshop shares RUSS's experience of creating the organisation behind a community-led housing project in London. RUSS is a volunteer-led Community Land Trust based in south London, founded in 2009 with the mission of creating sustainable neighbourhoods and genuinely affordable homes. In June 2018, RUSS was granted planning permission for 33 homes at Church Grove, Ladywell, south east […]
RUSS Webinars: Module 1: Setting up a group, part 2
webinar Webinar, WebinarThis online workshop shares RUSS's experience of creating the organisation behind a community-led housing project in London RUSS is a volunteer-led Community Land Trust based in south London, founded in 2009 with the mission of creating sustainable neighbourhoods and genuinely affordable homes. In June 2018, RUSS was granted planning permission for 33 homes at Church Grove, Ladywell, south east […]
People Powered Homes: exploring the new normal for housing in London
Zoom discussionAs part of Open House fortnight we are hosting a panel discussion on community led housing. In order to meet the challenges of our housing system, we have to do things differently. Join us for a lively panel discussion showcasing community led housing schemes outlining what they are currently doing, what challenges they face and […]
Open House self-guided tour
As part of Open House week we have prepared a self-guided tour for you to visit community led housing projects and shared garden spaces in London. Download the pdf and make your own way around these schemes viewing the places that communities have created together. Please note you will only be able to view projects […]