UK Network info

About the UK Cohousing Network

admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:48:14 +0000

The UK Cohousing Network is made up of people from established and forming cohousing groups in England & Wales. We set up as a network of volunteers following the Lancaster Cohousing Conference in February 2005.

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

Dan Olner

Aims of the Network

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

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

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:48:19 +0100

The 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

admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:05:16 +0100

Please 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

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:38:51 +0100

Following 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

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:11:07 +0100

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

richardJ — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:27:22 +0000

Our 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.

Prospect Permaculture Community: Co-housing

2006 UK cohousing survey: summary of results

admin — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100