The UK Government has today announced £33 million in new funding to support rural communities, with a significant portion allocated to Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs)—the specialists who help unlock land for affordable housing in countryside areas. This is a crucial development for churches and dioceses looking to use glebe land for much-needed housing.

A powerful example of community partnership is taking shape in Chelmsford as CHESS Homeless, supported by Allia Future Homes, launches an innovative housing community to help people rebuild their lives. Churches are ideal partners for projects like these.

Since the landmark Coming Home report of the Archbishops Commission on Housing, Church and Community was published in 2021, different parts of the Church of England have been stepping up to meet housing need in a way that builds community and demonstrates the good news of God’s kingdom.

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Many rural areas have substantial unmet need for affordable housing. The Church of England as a whole owns a lot of land in and around rural settlements. Is this an opportunity waiting to happen? This snippet of a full community post covers some of the opportunities detailed in the full post.

If you are considering getting involved in meeting housing in your local area, this is for you. This snippet of a full community post covers some of the basics of what will make your involvement successful.