ENGLISH RURAL is one of the leading researchers and developers of affordable village housing, and works with a variety of partners to tackle the housing problems affecting rural communities.

The organisation consists of a dynamic team of specialist staff, working under the governance of a multi-skilled Board of Management. Staff and Board Members are involved with a variety of national organisations and initiatives and collectively offer an unrivalled knowledge of rural housing (visit our contact us page to read more about staff and Board Members).

Our success is dependent on close co-operation and partnership with a number of organisations, including...

PARISH COUNCILS
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
THE HOUSING CORPORATION
REGIONAL HOUSING BOARDS AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
PRIVATE DEVELOPERS
RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND RURAL HOUSING ENABLERS
LANDOWNERS

We are a founder member of the Rural Partnership. This is a reciprocal arrangement between several like-minded housing associations, with the aim of securing Housing Corporation funding, improving efficiency and sharing good practice.

ENGLISH RURAL is a not-for-profit organisation and is registered with the Housing Corporation (no. L4004).