Argyle Street Housing Co-op (ASH Co-op) is a registered social landlord
which provides housing for anyone in housing need.

Being a co-op means that residents here are both tenants and the landlord.
Jointly the tenants have responsibilty for the management of our houses.
We have 86 tenants living in houses of differing sizes which on a single site.

Our accommodation is almost entirely single rooms in shared houses, i.e.
your room is your own lockable space and you share bathroom, kitchen and
living room with your house mates.

We do accept people on housingbenefit and you don’t need a deposit or a landlord’s reference to get
onto our shortlist.
What you do need to be is enthusiastic aboutco-operative living and be willing to play your part in the running ofthe Co-op.

Interested? Then give us a ring or drop by the office to find out more.

A mixed, self-sufficient community housing up to 30 people and providing work in their recycling of household goods business. 
In return for volunteering 5 days per week in the community Companions get their own room with bathroom, meals and payment of bills plus £40 per week pocket money with £8 going into savings on top of that.

Although we operate open access, demand is such that there does now tend to be a waiting list
so in the first instance you should contact a member of the Leadership Team for up to date information. 
People can stay for unlimited periods as long as they comply with the house rules which include no alcohol or drugs on site.

Open from 7pm until 9.30am, 365 days a year. (new clients are asked to arrive at 6pm to check for the availability of spaces)

No out of pocket charge, housing benefit. Advised to bring identification.

Lifecraft is a self help organisation set up and run by people who have experienced mental health problems.
Our services for members include free counselling, activity groups, arts projects and events and social club including meals.
To be a member you will need an address (which can be temporary) and someone who can give you a reference – a support worker or GP for example.

If you do not want to become a member you can still use our information service (open 1-4pm Monday – Friday) or our evening telephone helpline Lifeline 0808 8082121 from 7pm-11pm every day.
Calls are free and confidential and it is someone you can speak to if you are in distress or need information.
We also have a mental health handbook which lists a wide range of community services which can be collected from The Bath House in Gwydir Street.

MONDAY 7.30pm ‘Just For Today’, Bermuda Road Community Room, Histon Road CB4 3LE.

WEDNESDAY 12.30pm Wednesday lunchtime’, Ross St Neighbourhood Centre, Ross Street CB1 3UZ.

THURSDAY 7.30pm Steps at Seven Thirty’, The Green Room at The Centre, St. Paul’s Church, Hills Road CB2 1JP.

FRIDAY 7.30pm St Columba’s Hall, Downing Place, Off Downing Street CB2 3DS.

A mixed, self-sufficient community housing up to 30 people and providing work in their recycling of household goods business. 
In return for volunteering 5 days per week in the community Companions get their own room with bathroom, meals and payment of bills plus £40 per week pocket money with £8 going into savings on top of that.

Although we operate open access, demand is such that there does now tend to be a waiting list
so in the first instance you should contact a member of the Leadership Team for up to date information. 
People can stay for unlimited periods as long as they comply with the house rules which include no alcohol or drugs on site.