Public Statement from Lambeth Self Help Housing Association (LSH)
Lambeth Self Help Housing Association (LSH) expresses its deep concern and disappointment that Hyde’s regeneration proposals for Bellevue Mansions, Rhodesia Green Space, and the sports court (Multi Use Games Area) continue to include the demolition of our homes on Grantham Road. We call on Hyde to immediately remove all LSH properties from these plans.
About us
We are a small, co-operatively run housing association based in South London, owning and managing 51 properties within the London Borough of Lambeth. As a fully mutual housing co-operative, our tenants are also our members, meaning we are collectively run for the benefit of our community.
We are registered with the Regulator of Social Housing as an Industrial and Provident Society. Our elected Management Committee ensures the co-operative is well-run and maintains affordable housing.
With no external funding, our only income comes from rents. Despite limited resources and growing demand for affordable housing, we remain committed to supporting our community and providing much-needed homes.
Is Lambeth Self Help a Housing Association?
Although our name includes “Housing Association”, Lambeth Self Help is not a housing association as defined by the Housing Act 1974. We are a fully mutual housing co-operative, meaning all tenants are members and collectively run the organisation.
Founded in 1971 and registered as an Industrial and Provident Society in 1976, we follow co-operative principles, not the regulatory or funding model of housing associations. Our focus is on community, mutual support, and tenant control, making us part of the co-operative housing movement – not a statutory housing association.
Our Homes
We offer a mix of self-contained and shared housing for rent, providing secure and affordable accommodation for those in need.
Who do we house?
Our properties are allocated to individuals and families in housing need and on low incomes. All vacancies are referred through Lambeth Council, so we regret that we cannot accept direct applications from the public.
