Our Mission
Working with forward-thinking partners to create resilient, community-led homes across London.
Community First
Residents shape decisions, policies and day-to-day stewardship.
Stronger communities → stronger homes.
Long-Term Affordability
Our homes remain community-owned and affordable in perpetuity.
No Right to Buy. No asset loss.
Mutual Accountability
Members take shared responsibility for good governance, safety and standards. Trust is built into our structure.
Sustainable Partnerships
We collaborate transparently with councils, universities, planners and social landlords to deliver long-term solutions.
"Small sites are one of the greatest untapped sources of affordable housing in the UK." — Mayor of London
What We Bring to Partnerships
A Proven Resident Management Model
Specialist Experience in Small-Site Delivery
We unlock sites traditional developers struggle with:
• garages
• infill land
• micro redevelopment plots
• estate corner sites
• tight urban footprints
Our model works where others cannot.
Permanently Affordable, Social-Value Homes
Influencing Policy & Shaping the Future of Community Housing
Local Plan Engagement
We advocate for stronger small-site allocations, community-led exemptions and inclusion of CLH mechanisms in planning policy.
Shaping the London Plan
Supporting GLA priorities around small-site delivery and long-term affordability via cooperative models.
Academic Partnerships
Working with universities on planning, urban design & housing studies to evidence new approaches.
Co-operative Party Representation
Attending conferences, contributing to policy conversations, and building national momentum.
Supporting Labour's Co-operative Development Unit
Championing Steve Reed MP’s initiative to mainstream co-operative housing within national delivery frameworks.
“Co-operatives keep homes permanently affordable and retain social value for generations.” — CHI
A Scalable Model for Affordable Homes That Last
Community-led housing is one of the few models that guarantees:
- Affordability in perpetuity (not time-limited like HA shared-ownership or Section 106).
- Deep community stewardship and pride in place.
- No Right to Buy, protecting stock long-term.
- Cost-efficient delivery on awkward plots big developers avoid.
Stable social value outcomes — safer neighbourhoods, higher engagement.
For councils and housing associations searching for a deliverable, low-risk route to long-term affordability, the cooperative model provides a practical and proven solution.
A Ready-to-Deliver Proposal for Small Sites
We are actively seeking willing partners for a pilot that demonstrates how co-operatives can unlock small, underused sites and deliver genuinely affordable homes.
The Opportunity
The Model
Joint venture with a council, HA or aligned investor:
- land assembly,
- planning & design collaboration,
- long-term community management
- affordability protected by governance.
The Impact
A replicable scheme offering:
- permanently affordable homes
- community stewardship
- reduced voids
- high social value
- stock protection for councils and HAs
Work With Us
We’re building partnerships with councils, landowners, universities, and housing associations who share our commitment to long-term, community-led housing solutions. If you’re exploring options for small sites, community engagement, or socially grounded development , we’d love to collaborate.
