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New research from the #RuralHousing Network, @EnglishRural & @CCRI_UK highlights how devolution could unlock affordable homes in rural England, but only if rural priorities are written into local strategies.

Read the report here: https://t.co/3KFTgAttcL

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We discussed the social and economic benefits of housing security and integration services for refugees, drawing on Commonweal's work with @HAPANI1 supporting refugees in Northern Ireland.

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Housing refugees properly benefits everyone in society – here’s how https://t.co/ospj2rVKUw

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🎉 Commonweal won the Property Innovation Award at the #CharityTimesAwards 2025!

We are delighted that our unique property investment model, which enables us to test new ways housing can tackle social injustice, has been recognised.

Find out more: https://t.co/uY90Cl3Ji6

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The Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act will be hugely consequential for the supported housing ecosystem.

Our latest blog outlines our thoughts and concerns about the framework, emphasising the need for effective enforcement to improve standards.

https://t.co/o3ko9cSqZN

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We spoke to our project partners about the necessity of their housing initiatives and the positive outcomes their projects aim to bring about for service users.

Find out more in our recent Annual Review, Building Together: https://t.co/lqeq8SxEZd

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We’re thrilled to share that Tonic is now officially the UK’s first LGBTQ+ Registered Provider of Social Housing, & naturally, our timing was impeccable - this was confirmed the day before London Pride! 🌈 🥳

Here’s to more homes, more pride, and being fabulous at every age! ✨

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We’re pleased to share that Commonweal's 2024/2025 Annual Review, Building Together, is now available to read.

This report reflects on the past twelve months, as we continue to investigate housing solutions to address social injustices.

Read here: https://t.co/lqeq8Sx79F

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A new Housing First service for couples facing homelessness and domestic abuse is being implemented in Camden by @SHPcharity & @SolaceWomensAid.

Commonweal is pleased to have funded research that outlines best practice for delivering this model.

https://t.co/n2MfsBZQd9

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📢 We're thrilled Commonweal has been shortlisted for the @CharityTimes Property Innovation Award.

Our unique property model enables us to test new ways housing can tackle social injustice alongside our fantastic delivery partners.

#CharityTimesAwards

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Great to see this month's @ThinkhouseInfo review in @insidehousing, featuring our two latest reports outlining Housing First approaches to address different types of homelessness:

- Rural homelessness
- Couples experiencing rough sleeping

https://t.co/Jp3HNkUdiA

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If you're a member of @LondonFunders, join us for our upcoming learning session exploring how shared decision-making can reduce risks. ⤵️

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NEW BLOG: @tonichousing's @bobwgreen recounts the creation of Tonic's Bankhouse, the UK's first LGBT+ retirement housing, and Commonweal's role in making this a reality.

Read more here: https://t.co/HbCVQ8EcwN

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If you're a member of @LondonFunders, join us for our upcoming learning session exploring how shared decision-making can reduce risks. ⤵️

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Is our reluctance to take risks driven by a fear of sharing control?

Tapping into their wealth of experience, @CommonwealTweet are hosting a participative learning session on transforming our relationship with risk and power sharing

Members sign up ➡️ https://t.co/AWQdhWgDLy

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Delighted to be invited to special preview of #LollipopMovie on behalf of @CommonwealTweet the powerful story reflects injustices highlighted by the #ReUnite project: no home so unable to have your children: no children unable to have a family home - terrible Catch 22. Fab film

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We were delighted to welcome Commonweal Housing to campus to celebrate their support of students through the Jane Slowey Memorial Bursary. Students in @UoBSocialPolicy presented their research on housing and social policy issues.
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🎉🎓Yesterday, we celebrated the @UoBSocialPolicy students awarded Commonweal's Jane Slowey Memorial Bursary for 2024/25.

They delivered excellent research projects exploring current housing and social policy issues.

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