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A PRACTICAL GUIDE to using church land and property for affordable housing
Faith in Affordable Housing is a free web-based resource, giving practical and technical information to assist churches in providing affordable housing. The guide presents nine case studies from different denominations and from urban and rural areas.
‘As President of Housing Justice I am delighted to commend this initiative to all faith communities who are seeking to respond to the needs of the homeless or poorly housed. In both urban and rural areas there is evidence of spiralling hardship which can lead to the loss of a basic requisite of human dignity – shelter. As people of faith we are called to address injustice in all its forms. This research presents a practical resource for those considering a preferential option for the poor in their mission to the wider community.'
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor
Faith in affordable Housing
- demonstrates practical Christian concern and action in the community at a time when many young people and low-income families are experiencing great hardship
- gives practical help to churches by sharing good practice and showing what can be done
- provides solutions to some of the problems faced by churches wishing to develop affordable housing
- reconciles the dilemma faced by many churches – balancing social objectives such as valuing everyone, justice for the poor and placing morality before wealth with the pragmatic objectives of meeting the duties of trustees and maximising investment returns
- highlights options for the stewardship of church assets
- encourages churches to make the most of partnership opportunities
- provides sound advice and explains what action church property and finance personnel can take both to contribute to affordable housing and to benefit church and community.
DOWNLOAD the launch brochure here >>
(includes a brief summary of the main case studies and questions addressed)
Housing Justice can help!
If you would like further help or advice about an affordable housing scheme using church land or property, please contact Alastair Murray at
HOUSING JUSTICE
22 - 25 Finsbury Square
London EC2A 1DX
Tel: 020 7920 6600 • Fax: 020 7920 6496
Email: info@housingjustice.org.uk
