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Student’s need a better deal on housing. Here’s why and what we can do about it. Join us Oct 20 to find out more.

October 7, 2021

During the pandemic numerous independent student-led rent strikes sprang up across the UK in protest against rip-off landlords and excessive housing costs for students. The idea of paying over-the-top prices for accommodation that they couldn’t use during extended lock-downs was the final straw. But what next? A few students are taking matters in to their … More Student’s need a better deal on housing. Here’s why and what we can do about it. Join us Oct 20 to find out more.

Housing as if you mattered: Learn how to set up and finance a housing co-op on October 20

October 6, 2021

Wow, October here you are. September was a stellar month for housing co-ops. I was so excited to watch Tir Cyffredin housing co-op in Machynlleth reach and exceed their £140,000 fundraising goal and to see the first members of SEASALT student housing co-op move into their new home in Brighton. It’s great to celebrate these … More Housing as if you mattered: Learn how to set up and finance a housing co-op on October 20

Join us September 16th for community led solutions to the second homes issue

September 15, 2021

At the September network we’ll be talking about second/holiday homes and how local people taking greater control of their housing stock will lead to more active, cohesive and resilient communities. We’ll be joined by successful community-led housing projects that have come together to tackle these issues, including Cornwall CLT and Appledore CLT. We strongly believe … More Join us September 16th for community led solutions to the second homes issue

Ten days left to save Tir Cyffredin housing co-op.

August 24, 2021

It’s crunch time for Wales’ newest housing co-operative Tir Cyffredin. They have only ten days left to raise the £140,000 they need to buy their home. Success means seven affordable spaces to rent and a valuable community hub for generations to come. Failure means members having to leave their home and the house going on … More Ten days left to save Tir Cyffredin housing co-op.

Empty Homes network event Thursday 18th February 12pm

February 17, 2021

Come and join us for the Wales Co-operative Centre’s empty homes event on Thursday 18th February. We’ve teamed up with experts to see how groups in Wales can turn empty homes and other buildings into viable community led housing schemes. We’ll have three speakers, Q and A’s and break out rooms as usual. Our speakers … More Empty Homes network event Thursday 18th February 12pm

Wales first ever Community Led Housing Festival!

September 22, 2020

Very excited to be taking part in the first ever Community Led Housing Festival in Wales next week! We have a great set of workshops. All online. All free. All bookable via Eventbrite. Look forward to seeing you there. Why towns matter, Regenerating rural communities, More than housing: the role of CLH. More details and … More Wales first ever Community Led Housing Festival!

Join us for some top legal advice from community housing specialists Wrigley’s Solicitors

August 11, 2020

This week as part of our Learning Together series we’ve brought in Wrigley’s Solicitors, specialists in Community Led Housing to talk through legal structures. They will be looking at the differences between structures and the key things you need to think about when picking one. If you’re not use to legal language and the idea … More Join us for some top legal advice from community housing specialists Wrigley’s Solicitors

Join me tomorrow for my next Our Stories digital business models webinar

July 7, 2020

Excited to say that I’m interviewing Beth Maiden of Little Red Tarot and Lizzie Spikes and Becky Barratt of Driftwood Designs tomorrow. This follows on from the interview and Q and A I did last week with the amazing Shann Jones of Chuckling Goat. Each interview looks at the experience of local entrepreneurs who have … More Join me tomorrow for my next Our Stories digital business models webinar

Join me on the 19th June at the RSA Virtual Coffeehouse

June 9, 2020

If you want to have your say about equitable housing join me and Good with Money co-founder Becky O’Connor at the RSA Virtual Coffeehouse event on the 19th June. Usually these events are held in London in the RSA offices so it’s very exciting to be able to take part from Wales. Becky and I … More Join me on the 19th June at the RSA Virtual Coffeehouse