UK Network info
About the UK Cohousing Network
Initially we secured a one year grant from the Cooperative Fund. Presently we are funded by the 'Age Unlimited' programme developed by National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA). click here
The UK Cohousing Network organises cohousing conferences and runs workshops/seminars. lobbies government, meets with ministers and a range of housing professionals, maintains the national website and supports forming and developing cohousing groups.
Current UK Cohousing Network Directors, Trustees and Staff:
- Mel Nock, Treasurer, Acting Project Manager, The Community Project, Laughton Lodge, Lewes
- Max Comfort, Springhill Cohousing, Stroud
- Mark Westcombe, Lancaster Cohousing
- Maria Brenton, Older Women's Cohousing (OWCH)
- Robert Copcutt, Enlinca, Cambridge
- Alan Heeks, Bridport
- Mark Johnstone
- Amanda Pearson, The Threshold Centre, Dorset
- John Goodman, Head of Policy and the Regions, Co-operatives UK
- Develop as a resource point for new and forming cohousing groups
- Provide an advice point for planners, registered social landlords, and other professionals
- Seek ways of making cohousing as financially accessible as possible
- Develop and maintain the cohousing website
- Promote & signpost workshops for individuals and forming cohousing groups
- Promote cohousing via the media
- Raise awareness of cohousing
- Undertake lobbying & policy development with government ministers and alongside other housing professionals
Co-opted members:
Martin Field and Dan Olner
Projects Officer: Kate Ormond
Aims of the Network
The aims of the Network are:UK Cohousing Network - contact details
Company Limited by Guarantee. No 6313462.
Registered address: 15 Laughton Lodge, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6BY
Contact the network via the contact form, top right.
Intentional Communities Day: Threshold Centre celebrates achievements
Fri, 05/13/2011 - 14:48 — adminThe Threshold Centre in Gillingham, Dorset will be celebrating all it has achieved on International Intentional Communities Day, Saturday 21st May 2011, by opening its doors to the public from 2pm- 4pm.
Local people are invited to come and see the site at Cole Street Farm, Cole Street Lane now it has been fully developed, meet residents, explore the garden, hear about our educational programme and learn about sustainable living and community life whilst drinking tea and eating cake!
New Book - Proceedings of Stockholm Conference May 2010
Mon, 09/27/2010 - 16:05 — adminPlease see flyer attached for new book of proceedings of the International Collaborative Housing Conference in Stockholm in May 2010.
Cohousing Internships in US for Architects
Tue, 08/10/2010 - 11:38 — adminFollowing the successful visit and sharing of expert cohousing knowledge by US architects Katie McCamant and Chuck Durrett in April 2010, interest was expressed in the possibility of internships for UK architects.
UK cohousing conference 2010: perspectives - plus, give us your feedback
Sat, 05/08/2010 - 12:11 — admin
See below for two perspectives on the recent UK cohousing events. Were you there? If so, it would great to hear your comments - you can add them by clicking 'add new comment' at the bottom of the page, or clicking here. What worked, what didn't, what did you gain from the events?
Maria Brenton, Older Women's cohousing, London:
Creating Cohousing Together and other events - a shot in the arm for cohousing in the UK!
The series of conferences, workshops and seminars organised by the UK Cohousing Network in conjunction with Hanover Housing Group in the last week of April were a resounding success. Warm thanks go out to all who contributed to making it happen and all those who participated. Thanks are particularly due to Hanover and the Tudor Trust, whose financial backing was key to all the events.
Prospect Community, New Vision Statement:- Mission and Principles defined
Thu, 02/04/2010 - 15:27 — richardJOur vision is of a caring society in which people cooperate with each other and with nature to create a sustainable world, recognising that all are interconnected.
Prospect intends to establish a thriving eco co-housing community based on permaculture principles as an example of truly sustainable rural development.
* Our community will be one of vitality, beauty and abundance.
* Our land will be cared for to enhance biodiversity as well as increase sustainable yields.
