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Interim report shows housing project is helping to combat unemployment
The second interim report for Freedom2Work, a project dedicated to helping homeless people out of unemployment has demonstrated the success of the scheme.
Nov 27, 2018


Commonweal Funded Research Finds Over 90% of Wheelchair Users Struggle to find Accessible Homes for Private Rent
The largest-ever survey on wheelchair users and their housing needs , which was funded by Commonweal Housing, finds: There is a chronic...
Nov 12, 2018


Commonweal Housing scoops national prize for innovation
Commonweal Housing has won Innovation of the Year at the 24Housing Awards, for its work with partners on transitional accommodation for migrant workers.
Oct 19, 2018


What is factory made housing?
The Commonweal Pods are being included in a New London Architects’ research paper exploring the benefits of factory made housing, an...
Sep 9, 2018


Commonweal Pods Shortlisted for 24Housing Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Commonweal Pods have been shortlisted for the Innovation category in the 24Housing Awards. This...
Aug 3, 2018


Making the Case report into Peer Landlord and a Supportive Shared Housing approach released
The Commonweal funded Making the Case report into supportive shared housing and the Peer Landlord model in particular has been released.
Jul 26, 2018


Commonweal receives recognition for Pods at Homeless Link Conference
Showcasing the Pods at the Homeless Link Conference in Leicestershire, Commonweal and partners Thames Reach were awarded second place in...
Jul 12, 2018


LivShare: Co-Living without the expensive add-ons
LivShare creator Andy Redfearn shares his views on the concept and what he hopes to achieve with the model
Jul 6, 2018


Commonweal Publish 2017/18 Annual Impact Review and Project Videos
Commonweal is delighted to announce the publication of their 2017/18 annual impact review alongside a series of short videos exploring our work.
Jul 6, 2018


New Commonweal Funded LivShare Concept Launches
Led by Andy Redfearn, who previously created the Y:Cube Housing development for the YMCA, the concept seeks to use modular build...
Jun 20, 2018


Transformation Through Innovation - reflections on the Freedom2Work project
Staff at Commonweal recently met with individuals supported by the Freedom2Work project.
May 11, 2018


Commonweal Housing's response to Transforming Rehabilitation Inquiry Published
The House of Commons Justice Select Committee have published a submission made by Commonweal Housing in response to their inquiry into Transforming Rehabilitation.
Dec 20, 2017


Existing shared housing solutions fail to meet the requirements of non-resident parents...This is a clear social injustice and needs to change
Kathryn Muir from the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research, University of Cambridge, provides her thoughts on her research...
Dec 19, 2017


Commonweal funded research into non-resident parents and shared housing publishes findings
Produced by the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research, the research exposes a social injustice faced by children where...
Dec 7, 2017


Publication: Freedom2Work Interim Evaluation Report is now available online
An interim evaluation report reviewing the first year of the Freedom2Work (F2W) project has been produced by Professor Jo Richardson and her team at Du Montfort University.
Dec 4, 2017


Freedom to Achieve
Professor Jo Richardson, independent evaluator for the Freedom2Work project, provides her thoughts on the project.
Nov 20, 2017


Commonweal Publish Internal Reflections Report on Peer Landlord Project
Run in partnership with Catch 22 and Thames Reach, Peer Landlord seeks to provide a good quality, affordable and supportive shared...
Nov 1, 2017


Re-Unite - A Commonweal Journey
As Commonweal brings its formal engagement with Re-Unite to a close, our CEO Ashley Horsey reflects on the impact the Re-Unite project has had on Commonweal
Aug 9, 2017


Commonweal Housing publish Ten Year Review on flagship Re-Unite Project
Commonweal Housing have released a new ten year review of the Re-Unite project alongside 10 recommendations which seek to clarify how...
Jul 7, 2017


Interim evaluation of our NRPF project now online
The interim evaluation report on our No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) project is now available to download.
Feb 10, 2017


Too poor to parent?
Commonweal Housing launch new research project looking at housing options for separated parents Commonweal Housing today launch a new...
Dec 6, 2016


LGBT Housing in older age
In 2015 Commonweal Housing joined forces with Stonewall Housing and the Big Lottery Fund to fund a study into the current provision of...
Jun 20, 2016


New report launched on exiting prostitution
Danger that specialist support for women to leave prostitution behind being “undermined” Commonweal Housing releases a new report today...
Mar 23, 2016
Justice after release?
A report issued today by Commonweal, calls on the government to act to tighten guidance to local councils around their responsibilities...
Oct 22, 2015
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