Learning for Power
London Renters Union aims to be a learning organisation where members can deepen their understanding of the challenges we face and how to win. Some 'Learning for Power' educational events are archived here, along with other resources that may be useful to the membership.Housing
Audio of Building a Better Housing future – a panel event held in July 2022 featuring Vicky Spratt, Lev Kerimol and Helen Bartlet
The text of a presentation on land ownership in the UK: Why don’t I own any land?
Organising
A history of community organising
Some research on London Renters Union
Other struggles
London Renters Union Library
Housing history and struggle – an online resource list
There is also a library of real books available to borrow in the LRU office at Pelican House.
Other resources
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LATEST NEWS
LRU – Get Active Training, Saturday 7th March – 10am-5pm
Training for all LRU members to learn how to get active in your branch!
Member Solidarity Skills Weekender – Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March 2026
When: Saturday 28th Feb and Sunday 1st March, sessions running between 10:30 – 16:30 Where: Ground Floor Events Space, Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 5QJ Register using the form below. Lunch will be provided. A prayer and chill-out...
Hackney peer support facilitation training (28 January 2026)
When: Wednesday 28 January, 6-9pmWhere: Dan West Community Hall, 9 Belsham Street, E9 6NG The Hackney branch is about to launch weekly meetings where we support each other with housing issues and build a powerful community of renters. To make this happen, we need to...