How do we go about setting up an Abbeyfield House?
A small group of interested individuals forms the nucleus of a steering committee that will grow into the Abbeyfield Society for your community. You will need on your committee people who will be able to supervise the running of the house, and professionals from the community such as a lawyer, a banker or accountant, individuals knowledgeable about housing, healthcare, and social work and members of the religious community. A public meeting is useful to gain community support and find more volunteers. This steering committee files papers to become a not-for-Profit organization, The Abbeyfield Society of your community, in order to begin collecting funding. Steering committees are indispensable. Personal leadership, enthusiasm, and drive are essential to the progress and success of an Abbeyfield House. This is a serious and ongoing commitment. However, we have met with Peter Newbury of Abbeyfield International and what he has discussed with us is a simple and well-tried method. Although
