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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Checking in on Lowfield Green Phase 1, we are reminded of the power of community-led housing...🏡 Homes for the community, shaped by the community🤝 #communityled #communityhousing #cooperatives

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A year-long share raise. Covid delays. Costs going up - it definitely wasn't an easy road for @yorspace.bsky.social In this clip, Co-founder and CEO James Neward talks candidly about the highs and lows of making Lowfield Green a reality.

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“We weren’t able to find someone that would lend us the money.” - James, Co-founder and CEO of @yorspace.bsky.social They hit a funding wall but kept looking for another route. That search led them to social investment from @resonance.ltd.uk 🎥Watch here> buff.ly/rFv3cU9

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How is one organisation ensuring affordable housing is available in York for generations to come?

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When James Neward and his co-founder recognised the need for more affordable housing in the city, @yorspace.bsky.social was born. Fast forward 13 years and social investment has been a key catalyst in the delivery of 14 new, permanently affordable homes. Find out more here >> buff.ly/rFv3cU9

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A year ago today, the city came together at Homestead Park for the Here is Home Festival, Yorspace invited you to imagine what spaces you'd like to see in York. We thought it would be fun to share a throwback to a few of the visions people of all ages dreamt up for community space our city that day!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Proud to be part of the New Horizons research collaboration with JRF and the University of York. We will be partnering with Professor Nicholas Pleace on "Construction Impossible", an investigation of why there are so many barriers to community-led housing and what can be done to break them down.

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Exciting news: Lowfield Green Phase 2 applications are now open! 🎉 If you or someone you know would like to live in one of the six 2-bedroom flats, find out the application steps from the co-op here. www.instagram.com/p/DZoss82ivI... Applications are due July 1, please help us get the word out!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our York Festival of Ideas event last night! It was a full house, packed with people, enthusiasm, and ideas for the future. Hearing from all of you about what projects you are most excited about reaffirmed why we do what we do. Cheers to that! 🍻

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It was a pleasure to be at UK REiif (Real Estate investment & infrastructure forum) in Leeds yesterday. Our interim CEO Alex Sparrow spoke on the panel “Community-Led Housing: A Scalable Model for Impact-Focused Regeneration” alongside other leaders (or Leed-ers, haha) in the sector.

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Congratulations to Lowfield Green Housing Co-op on this story in @theipaper.com about life at Lowfield Green! We're thrilled that our first project is sparking conversations across the country. 📰 inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Reminder that this is the last week to apply for Yorspace's Community Outreach & Admin Officer role! Applications close on the 25th. To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to Grounded HR (charlotte@groundedhr.co.uk) For the full job details visit the website: yorspace.org/_posts/2026-...

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YorSpace is hiring! – YorSpace

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Happy World Community Land Trust Day to our members and to all the organizations working towards community ownership across the UK and the world! We're proud to be York's community land trust and to be part of the national CLT Network. #WorldCLTDay2026

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We’re delighted that YorSpace and Resonance Limited’s Community Developers Fund (RCD) won the Affordable Housing Award (Less than 500 units) at the 2026 RESI Awards, recognising our Lowfield Green project. It was great to spend an evening celebrating the fantastic work going on across the sector!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Details now up on our website: yorspace.org/_posts/2026-...

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YorSpace is hiring! – YorSpace

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

YorSpace is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested? We are looking to recruit a Community Outreach & Admin Officer. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44... We are a non-profit organisation in #York. Our work is creative and pioneering. Reach out if you want to know more! 😃

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YorSpace hiring Community Outreach and Admin Officer in York, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn

Posted 9:01:14 AM. YorSpace are looking to recruit a Community Outreach and Admin Officer to work 30 hours a week over…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Feeling the pinch with energy prices? Thinking about #RenewableEnergy but can't afford it alone? Interested in #CommunityOwned projects? Join us tonight! Angel on the Green, 6-9pm, Popcorn, a film viewing, Q+A, discussion about community-owned solar in York Eventbrite ticket link: bit.ly/4t5DuH1

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A quick note to say, we're postponing our Potluck event today. We hope to see you next week at our Film showing of Power Station, Tuesday 14th April, in collaboration with York Community Energy, hosted at the Angel on the Green! Enjoy the sunshine! #TooManyEggs #YorkEvents #CommunityEvents

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We’ve got three upcoming events this April, and we’d love to welcome you along: All our events are free, you can find all three of them, and more via our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/yorspace-1... #AffordableHousing #CommunityEnergy #York #YorkEvents #Sustainability

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Our team had a fantastic evening at the #SEYHAwards last week! Whilst we didn’t win, a big congrats to Getting Clean CIC and Postcode Lottery Innovation Trust for winning the Social Investment Award, and to all the other inspiring organisations! seyh.org.uk/seyh-awards/

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Huge congratulations too, to fellow Booster investees and Co-operatives UK members Holmfirth Tech and @yorspace.bsky.social, also shortlisted. Read the Bramley Baths story: buff.ly/KE92uS9 #CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Coops #CommunityOwnership

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join us for Powering York Together: A film screening of Power Station! Tuesday 14th April 6-9.00pm (film will start at 6.30pm) Angel on the Green Book your place via Eventbrite: bit.ly/4t5DuH1 We’re looking forward to warming the room with you! #CommunityEnergy #SolarEnergy #OffGrid #YorkEvents

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

📣 We’re recruiting a Volunteer Board Secretary for our YorSpace Board Find out more and apply here: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/secretar... Please share with anyone who might be interested! #volunteering #communityhousing #housing #secretarypositon #wearehiring

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We’re delighted that our Lowfield Green Housing Co-operative development has been shortlisted for the Affordable Housing Award (under 500 homes) in the RESI Awards 2026! #RESIAwards #CommunityLedHousing #HousingCooperative #AffordableHousing #YorSpace #York @PropertyWeek

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Tomorrow’s the day 👀 Come along for a little fun and to have your say on what YorSpace should do next! Can't make it, but want to contribute? Have your say at: forms.gle/fc4dEexGVvxJ... And don't forget to grab food or a pint from Spark’s amazing traders 🍕🍺 Let’s keep more of York in York 💛

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We’re thrilled that YorSpace, alongside Resonance, have been shortlisted for the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber Social Investment Award! 🎉 It’s wonderful raise the profile for community-led, affordable and sustainable housing through awards such as #SEYHAwards More at: lnkd.in/d9fnQam

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In collaboration with our research partners at YSJ University, we're hosting York Community Ownership Day THIS SATURDAY 28th February. This event is for you if: • You live in York • You work in York • You care about York • You think it could be more affordable and fair Let’s build differently 💛

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

This isn’t just a consultation - it's a family-fun, prizes, research orientated, real impact, real ideas, BIG, exciting, YORK COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP DAY! 28th Feb 10am–4pm SPARK Fun + impact + Saturday = sorted. #YorkCommunityOwnershipDay #YorSpace #CommunityOwned #AlternativePropertyMarket

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

York is vibrant, creative and full of history, but it’s also the most expensive city to live in the North. Join us on Saturday 28th February, 10am–4pm at SPARK to talk about doing things differently! #YorkCommunityOwnershipDay #YorSpace #CommunityLed #CommunityOwned #TheElephantInYork

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

What if #CommunityOwnership begins at the dinner table? 3rd February, 6-8pm, we'll be Sharing the Table again, this time in collab with York St John University this time! Join us for #Food at our cosy #CommunityLed co-working office, SPACE YORK CIC! To book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-th...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Check out The YorSpace Times - Issue 1, Summer 2025 - We discussed the state of the property market in York, shared stories of hope, and exposed some property opportunities in our city! You can now read it online! See Link to YorSpace Times: www.canva.com/design/DAG8U... Read. Share. Be Curious!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

We're inviting you to Sharing the Table 2026 We have two dates: 20th Jan and 3rd Feb, 6-8pm. We'll be sharing food, hearing your thoughts, and gathering ideas on YorSpace's next project, and how we can create a fairer city, together! Book via our Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/o/yorspace-1...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a restful Winter period. In 2025, we're celebrating the incredible achievement of Lowfield Green Housing Co-Operative, check out their Christmas trees! With only a handful of households to move in, it's time for celebration. Here's to 2026!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Hang on… we forgot to say: Planning permission for Phase 2 approved! In all the hustle and bustle, we received confirmation that planning has been approved for Phase Two of Lowfield Green Housing Co-operative! Read more here: planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-appli...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Last month, we visited students at the York School of Architecture where we explored the value of co-design in our development of Lowfield Green Housing Co-operative. We're looking forward to seeing the impact their students will have on the City of York in the future. Very exciting!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Pull up a chair, bring a dish - you’re invited to Sharing the Table! We love food at YorSpace. We also love making the city fairer through owning land as a community. If you like these too, then join us for our potluck dinner on Thursday 6th November! Grab your spot at the table bit.ly/42Luegp

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our team attended the #NorthernWay Community Housing Summit last week in Leeds, hosted by People Powered Homes Ltd We had a visit to Chapeltown cohousing and many interesting talks. It was an opportunity to check-in and consider how the network can scale community led development across the North!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

We had a visit from Owen Jarvis, CEO of UK Cohousing Network! The sun was shining (we like photos in the sun!).We're loving the views from the windows and seeing the porches going up. It was great to share this visit with Owen, thanks for all your support. #YorSpace #CommunityLedHousing

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Our COO, James Neward, and co-operative member, Sophia Cheng (and Fin!) were on site at Lowfield Green with the BBC yesterday, capturing the buzz at the nearly completed development! Thanks to the #BBC team! Stay tuned for coverage, we’ll be sure to let you know when to tune in to watch it...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

There’s so much more to co-ops… and this website, brought to you by co-operative education and Creative Coop is a really great place to explore why! morethana.coop Make sure to check it out! #coops #cooperatives #democraticorganising

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There's so much more to Co-ops!

Learn all about different types of worker co-operatives, how they operate and just how many co-ops exist in every part of our lives!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The Archbishop’s Council has made a grant available for churches looking to build #AffordableHomes. For churches in the York area who may require advice, please reach out to us! We can offer support and assistance. For an overview of the scheme: bit.ly/41zN6hM For more info: bit.ly/4milrua

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

We thoroughly recommend this series of free webinars, hosted by Co-operatives UK and Centre for Democratic Business - Note: Housing 11/11/25! It’s great to see more organisations setting up as #cooperatives, and choosing fairer collaborative #governance models: www.uk.coop/start-new-co...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Early July's sunshine coincided with some great site progress at #LowfieldGreen! The cladding is on, interiors are taking shape, and we’re nearly ready for the final services. For co-operative members, that means seeing their new kitchens come to life! Watch this space for the finishing touches...

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Guess who was on the radio yesterday talking about the UPCOMING MOVE IN for members of Lowfield Green Housing Co-operative! Check out the conversation at BBC York to hear more, www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m..., and stay in touch for updates!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Roll up, roll up! We had an amazing time at Homestead Park Festival: Here is Hope! We asked: What would YOU do with York’s empty and available spaces? Through creativity and conversation, we reimagined land use that truly benefits local people. Thanks to JRF & Wild Rumpus for such a great event!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Lowfield Green Housing Co-op are looking for a new household to fill their final home at Lowfield Green. Are you that household or do you know somebody who might be? More details here: mailchi.mp/319c5ae3cd37... Both the Co-op and YorSpace will on hand @ the Homestead Park Festival this weekend 😀

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3 Bed House available - apply today | Meet us at Here is Hope festival

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Homestead Park Festival: Here is Hope is a FREE two-day celebration open to all. YorSpace, along with @yoco_community, @civic_square and @threadsintheground will be occupying the Sanctuary Of The Hopeful Sun all weekend. Follow @homesteadparkfestival for updates and the full line-up!

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

What a difference 12 months can make! Take a look at the amazing progress we have made at Lowfield Green since the construction phase started. 1st image was taken at our AGM on the 17/05, 2nd image was taken the same time last year.

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

A month ago we hosted the York Architectural Association in collaboration with Women in Property Yorkshire & North East for a visit to the Lowfields Green construction site in Acomb, York. A big thank you to all the 32 attendees! #architecture #passivhaus #affordablehomes #york #construction

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