We will be taking on new pre-build members in late 2024. We have two events scheduled for our upcoming membership recruitment here. You can join our mailing list to find out when membership applications are open or when we host events.
If you are interested in joining us you should familiarise yourself with our purpose and values document, as you need to align with the purpose and values of the project to become a member.
Like all policy agreements, this is a living document which will grow through the democratic processes of the coop.
Pre-build memberships will be allocated through an application process designed and run by existing members which will take into account:
- The applicant’s housing need
- People wanting to live cooperatively
- Who we think we might want to live with
- Who has the skills and time to contribute to the project
- The gaps in diversity and skills in the mix of the existing group
Pre-build members are people who want to put time into the process of making the co-op a reality. We intend that everyone who gains membership and contributes in the development and build will be offered housing in Furze Coop (if they are still members when the build is complete, in 2024).
There is a possibility of an opportunity to join pre-build opening up if existing members leave.
Details of the 2021 pre-build membership joining process can be viewed here:
Would you like to live with us when it’s time to move in?
Our designs have more rooms than we have pre-build members so once the coop is built there will still be space for more members. As with pre-build membership, join our mailing list for updates on membership applications.
How will members be chosen?
Our allocations policy is currently under development. It will prioritise a number of criteria including; housing need – a high portion of Furze lettings will be affordable or social rents as well as people who live in Lockleaze or who have a close connection to Lockleaze.
We will open applications in the months leading up to the move-in date.
You can join our mailing list to get updates on our progress and you’ll be the first to know when we open applications.