The mural of a white stag on the Church Grove site is one of several such murals scattered across Lewisham (with a small number in adjoining boroughs). It is not known who created the murals. They are often attributed to
Construction begins: London’s largest Self-Build Community Housing Project
PRESS RELEASE A community-led housing group in Lewisham has begun construction of 36 permanently affordable new homes – the largest project of its kind ever undertaken in London. The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS) formally launched the scheme last night at a breaking ground ceremony in Ladywell, Lewisham. The new homes, available
RUSS Trustees Report 2020
Below, you can find a link to our Trustees Report for 2020. This sets out our Annual Accounts for last year. They have been audited and signed off by our independent auditors, Third Sector Accountancy Limited. Please click on the
RUSS AGM 2021: Trustee elections
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year, RUSS elects new trustees onto the board. Here, we set out how the process works and introduce the candidates who are standing. This year, five board members are stepping down: Anurag, Ethan,
The RUSS AGM is on 26 June 2021
Join us on Saturday, 26 June 2021 from 1pm for our virtual Annual General Meeting This year’s AGM will again be held virtually via Zoom. Register here to receive meeting details: RUSS AGM Registration on Eventbrite Please see the 2021
Applications open for RUSS trustees and Chair
We’re seeking to expand and strengthen our board of trustees in summer 2021. Our trustees drive our vision to build sustainable communities of genuinely affordable homes in neighbourhoods across London, working with our staff, residents and volunteers. About RUSS RUSS
The Church Grove project and its community
The Church Grove Project is a pilot scheme to create sustainable, community-led neighbourhoods and truly affordable homes. It is intended to provide a replicable model that involves local people and residents in addressing the housing crisisand building vibrant, connected neighbourhoods.
Apply to be the new Chair of the RUSS Board of Trustees
The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS) is seeking to appoint a new Chair in summer 2021. The Chair works with the Board, our staff, volunteers and members to drive our strategic objectives and help realise our vision for building affordable,
Update from RUSS Trustee Anurag Verma
News includes: Planning permission for minor amendments; progress on a marketing campaign for vacancies; and volunteer opportunities, including a call out for a new Chair of RUSS. Contact info@theruss.org for details.
Green light for Church Grove
Our community-led project to build 36 new affordable homes in Lewisham took a huge step forward last night, as Lewisham Council approved minor amendments to the scheme’s design, including an increase in the number of affordable homes.
