igloo Community Builders team selected by Tonic Housing CIC

igloo Community Builders has been selected as the preferred development manager for Tonic Housing CIC.

Tonic Housing CIC is a community interest company with a vision to create a fresh and exemplary approach to LGBT older living. The aim is to reduce the social isolation and discrimination feared and often experienced by older LGBT people. The idea has already received significant media attention and support from funders such as the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Tudor Trust, Comic Relief and others.

The igloo Community Builders team will be working with the Tonic Housing team and its community to create an exemplary scheme. igloo is currently working with them to help secure a suitable development site.

Kym Shaen-Carter, Development Director at igloo, comments:

“It’s brilliant to be Tonic Housing CIC’s chosen development manager. We’ve demonstrated our existing track record and experience working with Community Land Trusts and others in the fast, emerging space of community housing. We’re excited to be working with such a reputable organisation which shows such a forward thinking future vision for the community it serves.”

For more information please visit – http://www.tonichousing.org.uk