Church Housing Foundation

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

What is the Church Housing Foundation?

A community across and beyond the Church, built on mutual help and support

A charity to support this community, chaired by the Bishop for Housing

A gateway to relevant resources

A voice that inspires, engages, and gently holds to account

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Our proposals are going to the Archbishops Council in December and we are grateful for any support.

If you'd like to:
- See the detailed proposals, or discuss them further
- Talk to us about housing ministry in your area
Please email [email protected]

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Last Tuesday we heard about the proposals being taken forward to the Archbishops Council.

Each part of the proposal works as a whole to deliver real change to communities, especially in the poorest areas of the UK.

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

We heard about the missional approach, good stewardship and vision behind this.

So what are the next steps?

[Anne Hollinghurst @BishopAnneH]

Escaped General Synod to attend Church Housing Foundation evening. Our keen & talented B'ham team there to present as one of 3 pilot dioceses developing plans for social / affordable homes that are sustainable, safe, stable, sociable, satisfying. @cofebirmingham @ChurchHousing

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

It was fantastic to see the incredible turnout and passion at our Church of England Synod Fringe meeting this week.

We heard from those present of the pressing need and deep commitment to solve the housing crisis.

#HousingMinistry #churchhousing

[Marcus Walker @WalkerMarcus]

Can the church be YIMBY? Soon to find out…

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

A high standard of supported housing can provide the foundation for a lifetime of independence for people with learning disabilities and autism - new report from @LDAHousing highlights the importance and the unmet needs👇

[Learning Disability and Autism Housing Network @LDAHousing]

A new important report from the Learning Disability and Autism Housing Network provides key recommendations for supported housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, writes John Verge #UKhousing https://t.co/GGlrH1tAhf

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

The full statement can be found here: https://t.co/EddlTSfoPr

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Ending homelessness is a huge task, requiring those with power to come together and work for those with none. It's therefore a great encouragement to see the launch of #Homewards. @Guli_FD has issued a statement of support as the lead Bishop for Housing for @churchofengland 👇

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Today we are incredibly proud to unveil #Homewards - a UK-wide programme to end homelessness, launched alongside The Royal Foundation @HomewardsUK

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

We loved hearing from @KateNHF at our conference last November; she spoke with wisdom and passion about the role the Church can play in meeting housing need. This report shows why action is needed, and clearly sets out how good housing underpins so much of what people care about.

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Today @natfednews has launched a new report on a long-term plan for housing, along with polling on what the public think. Well worth a look!

We agree💯that a long term strategy is necessary; good housing is a foundation for life on which people and communities can build.👏

[National Housing Federation @natfednews]

The shortage of #SocialHousing has led to rising poverty, homelessness and social inequality. It also has a knock-on impact on people’s mental and physical health.

UK voters recognise the value of social housing and the broader societal benefits it has.

https://t.co/ZD5u9O6WYF

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Sometimes financial sacrifice is necessary, but there are choices that require thought rather than cash. Every build is a chance to put in place foundations for healthy and stable lives for everyone, not just the minority who will never have extra needs.

https://t.co/PZlCpdpvcK

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Research from @homelessimpact finds - unsurprisingly - that disabled people are more likely to become homeless, and find it harder to get into housing. Article by @LigiaTeixeira.

https://t.co/txNRS71ZC4

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

What can we do? Well, as a start, ensuring that for any housing project inclusive design is integrated into our thinking. For example, when engaging professionals, their capability on inclusive design should be part of our evaluation.

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Here is the research paper mentioned in the article: https://t.co/LP6WngJFx1

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

An almshouse - the 'oldest form of social housing in the world' can help people live well and flourish. New research from @BayesBSchool supported by @AlmshouseAssoc demonstrates the effect. Lovely stories in this article on the experiences of residents👇

https://t.co/2UoVkaAxzZ

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

On the @GlosDioc May webinar 'Saving the world and energy policy', Architect Simon Pugh-Jones inspiring different thinking about heating our homes. A reminder that persistence and determination to get to a solution is vital to make progress.

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Serious challenges to retrofit the 'leakiest housing in Europe', but great to hear about innovative ways some energy suppliers are working to support people in making this change.

[Church Housing Foundation @ChurchHousing]

Great listening to @l_shooter_ from Energy UK discuss on the @GlosDioc May webinar why energy reduction is important to climate change and household bills...and also supports health, wellbeing and productivity.