Always committed to communities
Eastlight Community Homes is a newly formed 12,000 home social housing provider, striving to meet the housing need of our communities in Essex and Suffolk
We are proud to be the largest Community Gateway Association in the country. This ensures our residents can choose to become shareholders and help make key decisions about their homes, services and communities.
Where did we come from?
Last year, Colchester-based Colne Housing invited larger housing associations to explore working together to further tackle the housing crisis in the East of England.
This led to the partnership with Braintree-based Greenfields Community Housing, and the co-creation of our new Community Gateway association: Eastlight Community Homes.
"This merger is a fantastic opportunity to do so much more for residents and future generations in need of affordable homes."
What does this mean for our residents and communities?
1,300 extra homes
in addition to the 2,500 currently planned over five years.
An extra £8 million
spent on residents’ existing homes.
Modern services
tailored to individual needs. Online services for those who choose them.
An extra £500,000
for community improvements, with residents helping to decide where this investment goes.
More opportunities
for residents to have their say and influence decision making.
Career opportunities
for members of our communities, including apprenticeships and more opportunities for tradespeople.
"We are a trailblazing organisation with empowered residents who have a real say and influence on both their services and our strategic direction."