There is a housing
crisis in West Cork. Cork County Council
needs the support of the voluntary sector to begin to meet
the housing deficit. Carbery Housing Association was
set up by a group of concerned local residents in West Cork, who believe
that dynamic local initiatives are needed as well. Also, they should
be initiatives that address the needs of groups that are currently
excluded from housing.
For this reason, the group have registered
a non-profit company, secured charitable status and approved voluntary
housing body status with the Department of Environment and Local
Government.
CHA intends to make use of the goodwill
and participation of local people and organisations in order to maximise
resources available to develop community-based social housing, that is
rooted in the local community.
We intend to develop homes that are
architecturally excellent, environmentally sustainable and have the
necessary community facilities, for childcare, work and community
development.
We hold regular meetings
and events around West Cork and elsewhere.
We receive funding and support
from the EU RENEASE Project
CHA has submitted a detailed
response to the Draft Housing Strategy for Cork Planning Authorities.
This document outlines our general policy.
An analysis of all applications
to date is available, this is regularly updated.
If you need
housing, or would like to help,
please print the relevant form and send to us.
If you wish to contact
us for further information, you can do so by phone,
fax, post or email.
