London Rebuilding Society is a not-for-profit social enterprise and mutual society established in 2000. 25 It is registered as a Co-operative and Community Benefit Society, recognised as an Exempt Charity, and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 511
The organisation develops financial products and support services for individuals and households, with a particular focus on people who cannot access conventional finance. 56 Its main housing-related service is the Home Improvement Scheme, which helps homeowners aged 55 and over repair or adapt their homes without paying upfront costs. 11 The scheme is intended to improve energy efficiency, reduce household costs, and make homes warmer, safer and more suitable for independent living. 511
London Rebuilding Society has also provided loans to social enterprises and ethical businesses, microfinance for immigrant groups, and consultancy and training for third-sector organisations. 6 Its work therefore combines housing improvement, financial inclusion and community-oriented finance.
The organisation’s Healthy Homes, Healthy Lives programme supported older homeowners with home improvements and related services. 10 The programme concluded at the end of March 2024, although the society continues to support clients whose needs or outstanding works remain unresolved. [Metadata provided by user] Its partners have included Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative and later-life lender more2life. [Metadata provided by user]
Naomi Kingsley founded London Rebuilding Society in 2000 after a Harkness Fellowship in the United States and has led the organisation as chief executive. 5 The society is headquartered in London, United Kingdom; LinkedIn lists its headquarters at 45 Moorfields, while Companies House records its registered office at 49 Northchurch Road, London.