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Community led development - role of Registered Providers

This document explores the role of Registered Providers in community-led affordable housing projects, using case studies and highlighting the range of projects across the country. It also discusses the NE Community Network and opportunities to bid for AHP2 funding.

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Community led development - role of Registered Providers

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  1. Community led development - role of Registered Providers Bill Carr May 2014

  2. Contents • Background to Community Led AHP • Case Studies - Holy Island - Allendale Community Trust • Range of projects across the Country • NE Community Network • AHP2 opportunities

  3. Background to Community led Affordable Homes • HCA response to party manifestos 2010 • Officer working group role - Consultation with sector - Variety of models - Co-op - C.I.C. - I & P.S. • Definition of “Community led” schemes

  4. Case Study 1 Holy Island of Lindisfarne CDT - RP led bid - Community Development Trust bought land - CDT secured planning permission - Service Level agreement covers management and maintenance role - Development Trust grant leasehold interest to RP – minimum of 60 years - Things that can go wrong!

  5. Case Study 2 Allendale Community Trust • RP led bid • Local Authority promised land to Development Trust with dowry • Development Trust leadership poor • Lack of clarity between RP and Development Trust roles (e.g public consultation) • Restriction on land not dealt with • Funding available but scheme might not proceed

  6. Range of CL Projects across the country • Up to £25m announced almost three years ago • Simplified process, named HCA contacts, clear guidance and support, ongoing engagement with the sector • Programme going wellfrom a standing start • Around £15m allocated across the country (particularly strong in Midlands/SSW), more now in the pipeline through AHGP • Over 20 schemes in contract, most on site • AHP 15-18 now launched • Initial bids in April, then CME

  7. NE Community Network • Developed from parties interested in AHP 2011 • Reports on progress of AHP funded schemes • Broadened to include wide range of interests – primarily housing • Potential for new housing organisations • Self supporting – spreads good practice and expertise

  8. Opportunities to bid AHP2 • CME Availability? • Role of HCA “champions” • Bids welcome but no ring fenced funding • Clarify respective roles of community groups/RPs • Questions?

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