Confederation of Co-operative Housing
@coophousinguk.bsky.social
The UK organisation for housing co-operatives, tenant-controlled housing organisations and regional federations of housing co-operatives.
Financial Conduct Authority: New unit launched
The FCA has today launched the Mutual Societies Development Unit. The Unit will help support the growth of the sector and will act as a central hub to share expertise.
More info below
The FCA has today launched the Mutual Societies Development Unit. The Unit will help support the growth of the sector and will act as a central hub to share expertise.
More info below
Mutual Societies Development Unit
The Mutual Societies Development Unit (MSDU) supports the sustainable development of the mutual societies model. It provides a dedicated point of contact for support and insight.
www.fca.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Financial Conduct Authority: New unit launched
The FCA has today launched the Mutual Societies Development Unit. The Unit will help support the growth of the sector and will act as a central hub to share expertise.
More info below
The FCA has today launched the Mutual Societies Development Unit. The Unit will help support the growth of the sector and will act as a central hub to share expertise.
More info below
As we close the International Year of Co-ops we are writing a synopsis of what our UK housing co-op movement did during the year. Send your input to info@cch.coop by Friday #coophousing#IYC2025#CoopsBuildABetterWorld
December 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As we close the International Year of Co-ops we are writing a synopsis of what our UK housing co-op movement did during the year. Send your input to info@cch.coop by Friday #coophousing#IYC2025#CoopsBuildABetterWorld
JUST ANNOUNCED! It's great to see our member YorSpace, and Lowfield Green Housing Co-operative on the shortlist for the Most Innovative New Build Scheme at the Housing Digital Innovation Awards for 2026. Good luck everyone!! 🤞
2026 Shortlist
Housing Digital Innovation Awards - Thursday 10th February 2022, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
housingdigital.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED! It's great to see our member YorSpace, and Lowfield Green Housing Co-operative on the shortlist for the Most Innovative New Build Scheme at the Housing Digital Innovation Awards for 2026. Good luck everyone!! 🤞
Scotland: The Housing Act received royal assent on 6/11 and represents the next significant step in their ongoing efforts to ensure everyone has access to a safe, affordable home. But it didn't really consider co-ops. CCH is working with the Scottish housing co-operative movement to change this.
We’re already delivering Scotland’s new housing act
Scotland’s new housing act continues the country’s long-standing support for social housing, writes Bryony Willett, director of Home Group Scotland.
www.insidehousing.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Scotland: The Housing Act received royal assent on 6/11 and represents the next significant step in their ongoing efforts to ensure everyone has access to a safe, affordable home. But it didn't really consider co-ops. CCH is working with the Scottish housing co-operative movement to change this.
Fun Fact: Which country is the only one in the world whose official name includes the word “Co-operative”?
🟣 #CoopPopQuiz
Which country is the only one in the world whose official name includes the word “Co-operative”?
(Hint: We met its Finance Minister in Doha 👀)
A. Sri Lanka
B. China
C. Guyana
D. Mongolia
Which country is the only one in the world whose official name includes the word “Co-operative”?
(Hint: We met its Finance Minister in Doha 👀)
A. Sri Lanka
B. China
C. Guyana
D. Mongolia
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Fun Fact: Which country is the only one in the world whose official name includes the word “Co-operative”?
Wales: The Ombudsman is undertaking an Own Initiative investigation into how social housing providers respond to reports and complaints relating to disrepair, with a focus on damp and mould, from vulnerable tenants. Deadline for response is 8 December 2025, 12:00 PM
Our consultation on proposed wider own Initiative investigation: Responding to reports of disrepair, damp and mould from vulnerable tenants - Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
www.ombudsman.wales
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Wales: The Ombudsman is undertaking an Own Initiative investigation into how social housing providers respond to reports and complaints relating to disrepair, with a focus on damp and mould, from vulnerable tenants. Deadline for response is 8 December 2025, 12:00 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Autumn Budget - the Chancellor has announced that the Dept for Bus + Trade is calling for evidence on support for co-operatives.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales. Deadline is 18/2. We will also hold a Member Forum on a CCH submission in the new year.
Find out more here
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales. Deadline is 18/2. We will also hold a Member Forum on a CCH submission in the new year.
Find out more here
Call for evidence on business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals
www.gov.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Autumn Budget - the Chancellor has announced that the Dept for Bus + Trade is calling for evidence on support for co-operatives.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales. Deadline is 18/2. We will also hold a Member Forum on a CCH submission in the new year.
Find out more here
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales. Deadline is 18/2. We will also hold a Member Forum on a CCH submission in the new year.
Find out more here
Autumn Budget “While the government remains committed to implementing social rent convergence, it is important to take the time to get the precise details right” said the Treasury.
Decision to be made in January. More info below
Decision to be made in January. More info below
Budget 2025: rent convergence details to be announced in January, Treasury confirms
Government says it wants to "take time to get the precise details right"
www.housingtoday.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Autumn Budget “While the government remains committed to implementing social rent convergence, it is important to take the time to get the precise details right” said the Treasury.
Decision to be made in January. More info below
Decision to be made in January. More info below
🌟 Big Congratulations to David Rodgers! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that David Rodgers, long-time advocate for co-op housing, has received the CCH Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025! 🙌
Read more about his legacy! 👏 #coophousing #coophousing25 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025
We’re thrilled to announce that David Rodgers, long-time advocate for co-op housing, has received the CCH Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025! 🙌
Read more about his legacy! 👏 #coophousing #coophousing25 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025
David Rodgers: A global champion of co-operative housing wins CCH Award | CCH Confederation of Co-operative Housing
Few figures have shaped the modern co-operative housing movement as profoundly as David Rodgers. A lifelong co-operator, advocate, and strategist, David spent most of his working life advancing the id...
www.cch.coop
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🌟 Big Congratulations to David Rodgers! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that David Rodgers, long-time advocate for co-op housing, has received the CCH Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025! 🙌
Read more about his legacy! 👏 #coophousing #coophousing25 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025
We’re thrilled to announce that David Rodgers, long-time advocate for co-op housing, has received the CCH Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025! 🙌
Read more about his legacy! 👏 #coophousing #coophousing25 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025
Four Million Homes: Starting next Weds – next round of free online training sessions begins! The sessions will run for 2 hours in the evening.
Book here www.fourmillionhomes.org/free-trainin...
#KnowYourRights #ResidentsRights #ResidentEngagement
Book here www.fourmillionhomes.org/free-trainin...
#KnowYourRights #ResidentsRights #ResidentEngagement
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Four Million Homes: Starting next Weds – next round of free online training sessions begins! The sessions will run for 2 hours in the evening.
Book here www.fourmillionhomes.org/free-trainin...
#KnowYourRights #ResidentsRights #ResidentEngagement
Book here www.fourmillionhomes.org/free-trainin...
#KnowYourRights #ResidentsRights #ResidentEngagement
Non RP housing co-ops: the Government have now published their roadmap with the dates when the Renters Rights Act will come into force. Find out more in this briefing from Anthony Collins Solicitors
Renters Rights Act roadmap published
The Government have now published their roadmap with the dates when the Renters Rights Act will come into force. Some of the keys dates and the headlin...
blog.anthonycollins.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Non RP housing co-ops: the Government have now published their roadmap with the dates when the Renters Rights Act will come into force. Find out more in this briefing from Anthony Collins Solicitors
CCH is super excited to have been able to help the Malta Co-operative Federation start up its first housing co-op! After visiting some of our UK member co-ops earlier in the year, the Malta Ministry of Housing has fully backed their initiative! #coopsbuildabetterworld
Malta’s first housing cooperative plans a new form of home ownership
The Malta Cooperative Federation hopes to have its first residents within three years
timesofmalta.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
CCH is super excited to have been able to help the Malta Co-operative Federation start up its first housing co-op! After visiting some of our UK member co-ops earlier in the year, the Malta Ministry of Housing has fully backed their initiative! #coopsbuildabetterworld
Find a co-operative near you!
Looking to shop more ethically, support your local economy and/or work with businesses and other housing co-ops?
Use the CUK Co op Directory! You can search by location, sector or type of co-operative.
Find a co-operative
Looking to shop more ethically, support your local economy and/or work with businesses and other housing co-ops?
Use the CUK Co op Directory! You can search by location, sector or type of co-operative.
Find a co-operative
www.uk.coop
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Find a co-operative near you!
Looking to shop more ethically, support your local economy and/or work with businesses and other housing co-ops?
Use the CUK Co op Directory! You can search by location, sector or type of co-operative.
Find a co-operative
Looking to shop more ethically, support your local economy and/or work with businesses and other housing co-ops?
Use the CUK Co op Directory! You can search by location, sector or type of co-operative.
Find a co-operative
Awaab's Law: There is separate guidance for your tenant-members on the legislation that came in on 27/10 (applies to England).
It will help them understand what the Law means + explains what you as a co-op landlord must do to meet your responsibilities. Please circulate, they need to know.
It will help them understand what the Law means + explains what you as a co-op landlord must do to meet your responsibilities. Please circulate, they need to know.
Awaab’s Law: Guidance for tenants in social housing
Guidance to help tenants in social housing understand their rights and the responsibilities of their landlord under Awaab’s Law.
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Awaab's Law: There is separate guidance for your tenant-members on the legislation that came in on 27/10 (applies to England).
It will help them understand what the Law means + explains what you as a co-op landlord must do to meet your responsibilities. Please circulate, they need to know.
It will help them understand what the Law means + explains what you as a co-op landlord must do to meet your responsibilities. Please circulate, they need to know.
Find out more about how community led housing can contribute to the government's current New Towns initiative.
Put communities in charge of New Town homes, says forum
The Housing Innovation Forum is calling for policy to require every New Town to deliver at least 100 homes through a community land trust
housingdigital.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Find out more about how community led housing can contribute to the government's current New Towns initiative.
The Housing Ombudsman Service: Latest damp and mould report available.
The report examines where landlords missed opportunities to put things right once a formal complaint was made. Other aspects considered include inspections and delays to works.
The report examines where landlords missed opportunities to put things right once a formal complaint was made. Other aspects considered include inspections and delays to works.
Learning from severe maladministration report – October 2025
This learning from severe maladministration report focuses on Awaab's Law.
www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The Housing Ombudsman Service: Latest damp and mould report available.
The report examines where landlords missed opportunities to put things right once a formal complaint was made. Other aspects considered include inspections and delays to works.
The report examines where landlords missed opportunities to put things right once a formal complaint was made. Other aspects considered include inspections and delays to works.
Four Million Homes webinar: Staying safe at home – fire safety for social housing residents
Excellent advice in this webinar about fire safety in homes, what residents can do, and why it matters.
Please share with your tenant-members, there's some really useful information in this webinar.
Excellent advice in this webinar about fire safety in homes, what residents can do, and why it matters.
Please share with your tenant-members, there's some really useful information in this webinar.
Staying safe at home - fire safety for social housing residents
This webinar aims to help tenants and leaseholders in social housing stay safe from fire risks at home. Led by fire safety experts, housing officers, and community representatives, this session […]
www.fourmillionhomes.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Four Million Homes webinar: Staying safe at home – fire safety for social housing residents
Excellent advice in this webinar about fire safety in homes, what residents can do, and why it matters.
Please share with your tenant-members, there's some really useful information in this webinar.
Excellent advice in this webinar about fire safety in homes, what residents can do, and why it matters.
Please share with your tenant-members, there's some really useful information in this webinar.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law. If you are a non Registered Provider of co-operative housing, this will affect you.
For more information, check out our Partner Solicitor, Anthony Collins. They have a Renter's Rights Hub with more information here [applies to England]
For more information, check out our Partner Solicitor, Anthony Collins. They have a Renter's Rights Hub with more information here [applies to England]
Renters' Rights Act Hub – Anthony Collins Solicitors
This is your central resource for staying informed about the Renters' Rights Act and its impact.
www.anthonycollins.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law. If you are a non Registered Provider of co-operative housing, this will affect you.
For more information, check out our Partner Solicitor, Anthony Collins. They have a Renter's Rights Hub with more information here [applies to England]
For more information, check out our Partner Solicitor, Anthony Collins. They have a Renter's Rights Hub with more information here [applies to England]
HOMES UK 25-26 Nov 2025, Excel London is the largest free-to-attend conference and exhibition of its kind.
Attendees will have access to 6 summits/stages, delivering over 70 hrs of CPD-accredited content, 250+ expert speakers.
CCH members can sign up here for free! eventdata.uk/Tenant/HOMES...
Attendees will have access to 6 summits/stages, delivering over 70 hrs of CPD-accredited content, 250+ expert speakers.
CCH members can sign up here for free! eventdata.uk/Tenant/HOMES...
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
HOMES UK 25-26 Nov 2025, Excel London is the largest free-to-attend conference and exhibition of its kind.
Attendees will have access to 6 summits/stages, delivering over 70 hrs of CPD-accredited content, 250+ expert speakers.
CCH members can sign up here for free! eventdata.uk/Tenant/HOMES...
Attendees will have access to 6 summits/stages, delivering over 70 hrs of CPD-accredited content, 250+ expert speakers.
CCH members can sign up here for free! eventdata.uk/Tenant/HOMES...
CCH and all its member co-ops have been busy promoting the International Co-operative Year and we will be holding a celebration soon! But what has the rest of the world been doing?? Find out more here #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025
One thousand and one ways to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives | ICA
Around the world, cooperative organisations have released commemorative items, art and awards to mark the 2025 United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025).At the ICA Global Cooperative...
ica.coop
November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
CCH and all its member co-ops have been busy promoting the International Co-operative Year and we will be holding a celebration soon! But what has the rest of the world been doing?? Find out more here #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025
Great article from Miles at The Co-operative News about our conference the other week! Did you miss it? It will be available to watch back in the Member area of our website very soon! #coophousing25 www.thenews.coop/opportunity-...
Opportunity knocks for the UK housing co-op sector
Our report from the annual conference o the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, held in London in October
www.thenews.coop
November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Great article from Miles at The Co-operative News about our conference the other week! Did you miss it? It will be available to watch back in the Member area of our website very soon! #coophousing25 www.thenews.coop/opportunity-...
FREE WORKSHOPS NOW RUNNING! Grand Union HC in partnership with Four Corners LONDON
▶️Digitise your old photos 5 and 12 Nov
▶️Darkroom printing from your negatives 15 Nov
▶️Oral history workshop, taught by oral historian Rib Davis. 22 Nov
Register here
▶️Digitise your old photos 5 and 12 Nov
▶️Darkroom printing from your negatives 15 Nov
▶️Oral history workshop, taught by oral historian Rib Davis. 22 Nov
Register here
A Story of Squatters
Image credit: Joyce Edwards, c. 1970s
A Story of Squatters explores the people who saved their homes from demolition to create the Grand Union Housing Cooperative. The project is inspired by photogra...
www.fourcornersfilm.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
FREE WORKSHOPS NOW RUNNING! Grand Union HC in partnership with Four Corners LONDON
▶️Digitise your old photos 5 and 12 Nov
▶️Darkroom printing from your negatives 15 Nov
▶️Oral history workshop, taught by oral historian Rib Davis. 22 Nov
Register here
▶️Digitise your old photos 5 and 12 Nov
▶️Darkroom printing from your negatives 15 Nov
▶️Oral history workshop, taught by oral historian Rib Davis. 22 Nov
Register here
Awaab's Law comes in to force TODAY. From this point social landlords will have to address all emergency hazards and all damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm to tenants to fixed timeframes.
Read the final guidance, published today, here
Read the final guidance, published today, here
Awaab’s Law: Guidance for social landlords - Timeframes for repairs in the social rented sector
www.gov.uk
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Awaab's Law comes in to force TODAY. From this point social landlords will have to address all emergency hazards and all damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm to tenants to fixed timeframes.
Read the final guidance, published today, here
Read the final guidance, published today, here
Great to see our CEO, Blase Lambert, at the ICA's landmark event at The Hague’s Peace Palace on United Nations Day, where he Chaired the session on co-operative housing law. #UNDay #coops4dev
#Peace #IYC2025 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
#Peace #IYC2025 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Great to see our CEO, Blase Lambert, at the ICA's landmark event at The Hague’s Peace Palace on United Nations Day, where he Chaired the session on co-operative housing law. #UNDay #coops4dev
#Peace #IYC2025 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
#Peace #IYC2025 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
Four Million Homes free webinar: Staying safe at home – fire safety for social housing residents. October 30 @ 14:30 and 19:30.
Led by fire safety experts, housing officers, and community representatives, it will cover all things fire safety in your co-op. Please circulate to your tenant-members!
Led by fire safety experts, housing officers, and community representatives, it will cover all things fire safety in your co-op. Please circulate to your tenant-members!
Live webinars from 30 October 2025 to 30 October 2025
www.fourmillionhomes.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Four Million Homes free webinar: Staying safe at home – fire safety for social housing residents. October 30 @ 14:30 and 19:30.
Led by fire safety experts, housing officers, and community representatives, it will cover all things fire safety in your co-op. Please circulate to your tenant-members!
Led by fire safety experts, housing officers, and community representatives, it will cover all things fire safety in your co-op. Please circulate to your tenant-members!