Everyone should have a home; a safe, secure place to be themselves. That’s why we are creating sustainable and affordable homes for up to 33 households in one of the most deprived areas of the country.

We are transforming derelict land into a vibrant neighbourhood with low-energy homes, shared facilities and gardens, recreational space, opportunities for inter-generational connections and a diverse intentional community grown from the local area.

This venture is special. It is run by local people to benefit local people. At least two-thirds of the residents are from Chapeltown and the group reflects the diversity of the local area in terms of age, ethnicity and low incomes.

We live in an area that has one of the lowest levels of income in whole the country (incomes are in the lowest 1.5%). Once the homes are built we know the development is sustainable, but we need to spend money now to pay for the land, the architect, the surveyor, the solicitor, etc.

See www.chapeltowncohousing.org.uk for more information.

With many thanks for any help you can give,

Peter

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Chapeltown Cohousing is born out of the community. Local people are taking control of their own housing and working together to provide security for themselves and their families. Each household has their own home with everything they need, and they are also part of a cooperative community with shared facilities such as a laundry, play room, communal kitchen and dining room.

We will build super-insulated, affordable homes. Rent levels will be below 80% of market value and shared ownership means that people can buy what they can afford and rent the rest at an affordable rent.

We have reached a crucial stage. We have signed an exclusivity agreement with Leeds City Council that means we can purchase the site before it is offered elsewhere. The land costs about £250,000 – and every donation means we can provide more affordable homes and more shared community facilities.