About us
Eastern Community Homes, hosted by Cambridgeshire ACRE, provides tools and support for groups interested in affordable community-led housing.
Eastern Community Homes is a partnership of the six rural councils in the East of England:
- Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
- Cambridgeshire ACRE
- Community Action Norfolk
- Community Action Suffolk
- Community Development Action Hertfordshire
- Rural Community Council of Essex
Eastern Community Homes supports groups from these areas. We help them work with the necessary authorities to deliver community-led housing projects.
We aim to increase the number of experts at hand to locals interested in community-led housing.
WhO WE ARE
Jenna Brame
Rural & Community-Led Housing Development OfficerCambridgeshire ACRE
jenna.brame@cambsacre.org.uk
Telephone: 01353 865022
Laura Atkinson
Rural Housing EnablerRural Community Council of Essex
laura.atkinson@essexrcc.org.uk
Telephone: 01376 574331
Jemma McLean
Housing Enabler for Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charityjemmam@bedsrcc.org.uk
Telephone: 01234 834932
Rik Martin
Development Manager forCommunity Action Norfolk
rik.martin@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk
Telephone: 07787 521101
Giles Meredith
Rural Housing Enabler for Community Development Agency for Hertfordshiregiles.meredith@cdaherts.org.uk
Telephone: 01992 289055
Sunila Osborne
Rural Housing Enabler forCommunity Action Suffolk
sunila.osborne@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk
Telephone: 01473 345344
What we can offer
GETTING STARTED
We will help you organise your project to stay on top of its progress. From this, you will be able to manage issues with proper planning and setting clear roles. On top of this, we will help you to engage your area.More details about getting started
GOVERNANCE
Business planning is key to your project's success and can help you to meet your long-term goals. We can help you to find out what your area needs, and introduce you to the partners that will bring your project to life.Further information about governance
BUSINESS PLANNING
Business planning is key to your project's success and can help you to meet your long-term goals. We can help you to find out what your area needs, and introduce you to the partners that will bring your project to life.More about business planning
FUNDING
Funding is essential in making your project happen. Therefore, we will help you to access and apply for grants and loans that back your project's first steps.Details about our funding service
DEVELOPMENT
You will need to find a suitable plot once your project has a team and funding. We can help you to invest in sustainable and affordable local plots.How we can assist you with development
COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
Good communication keeps your area interested in your project. Firstly, it keeps them up to date with its latest news. Secondly, it builds trust in your project. Therefore, we make sure that your communication is clear to keep investors informed.Communications and marketing support
FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
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