RUSS has recently undertaken a survey of its Members to get a better feel for their views on volunteering, their thoughts about a proposal to introduce a regular monthly donation to RUSS (for those Members that can afford it), and
Open House London: Ladywell Self-Build Community Hub – 21 September
Ladywell Self-Build Community Hub is a new community space constructed with self-build volunteers Saturday 21 September, 12-4pm Short Talks at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm A big thank you to all those who volunteered with the construction of the self-build Community Hub
August update – Trustee and RUSS Secretary, Colette Snape
New Trustee and and RUSS Secretary, Colette Snape introduces herself and gives an update on the most recent meeting of the Board of Trustees. Get the latest news from RUSS…
July update on RUSS – from new Trustee Beatrice Barleon
Newly appointed Trustee, Beatrice Barleon, introduces herself and gives an update on what’s going on right now at RUSS. You can read more about Beatrice, and the further three new Trustees appointed at the recent RUSS AGM in their nomination
Blog post – RUSS School visit to Marklake Court
RUSS School visit to Marklake Court, London RUSS School was very lucky to have the opportunity to visit an inspiring and unusual example of community-led housing – Marklake Court in Southwark. The visiting RUSS School group was made up members
Join us for our AGM – 23 June 2019 at PLACE/Ladywell
RUSS Annual General Meeting (AGM) Join us at PLACE/Ladywell on Sunday 23rd June for our Annual General Meeting and a chance to see a new exhibition on Lewisham’s community-led housing projects that’s part of London Festival of Architecture 2019. Tickets
London Festival of Architecture 2019 – RUSS presents ‘Local connections: Borough Boundaries’
Local connections: Borough boundaries An exhibition of community-led housing projects in London Borough of Lewisham, from 1974 to date This event is part of London Festival of Architecture 2019 24 to 30 June 2019 11am to 5pm daily, closed 1-2pm
Opportunity: RUSS School Marketing & Social Media Coordinator (deadline 12 May)
Freelance role: Marketing & social media coordinator for RUSS School of Community-led Housing & RUSS membership events This new freelance role is an opportunity for someone to develop their communications, social media and marketing skills, and be part of a
Blog post – Community responses to a climate emergency
The fourth event in RUSS’s 2019 Community Housing Meeting series focused on the climate emergency, which has been declared by both scientists around the world, and locally by Lewisham Council in recent months. Rather fittingly, the meeting took place
RUSS is recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer
RUSS is seeking an enthusiastic Finance and Administration Officer to join the organisation at an exciting period. The organisation is undergoing a period of growth, and this role will make a significant contribution to its development. The duties offer a