• Housing for Cumbria and Lancaster

    Housing for Cumbria and Lancaster

  • Developed by and for local communities

    Developed by and for local communities

  • Supported by the Hub

    Supported by the Hub

Community Led Housing Hub Cumbria & Lancaster

What is community led housing?

What is community led housing?
  • Housing which is built or brought back into use by local people
  • Projects genuinely understood and supported by the community
  • Homes owned or managed by people in the community
  • Benefits to local community are legally protected in perpetuity

What is the CLH hub?

What is the CLH hub?
  • Part of a national movement to help communities take action on housing
  • Funded by the Community Led Homes Enabler Fund
  • Hosted by ACT, trusted community development charity with 70 years' experience
  • A first port of call for advice, resources and useful contacts

What does the hub do?

What does the hub do?
  • One-to-one support helps you progress more quickly
  • Introduce you to professionals
  • Connect with local planners
  • Identify other potential partners
  • Networking opportunities with other community housing groups
  • Advice on building sustainable, low-energy homes