Getting started: Support for new groups

If you are thinking about being involved in the delivery of Community Led Housing, you will firstly need to form a group of people who are also keen to get involved.

The Homes of Our Own team can help you to determine your vision, aims and objectives – who your group are and what you want to do. The team can support you in:

• Hosting events and recruiting new members;
• Promoting groups, building their profiles through broad and diverse community engagement;
• Help define the group’s vision and objectives;
• Developing a communication and community engagement strategy;
• Identifying the housing need in your area;
• Exploring group structure options;
• Considering the appropriate legal format for your group;
• Formulating a business plan;
• Support with producing key documents, policies and proceedures;
• Identifying and applying for funding to set up your group;
• Facilitating networking with established groups.

Get in touch with our team to find out how we could help you establish a new community-led housing group.

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