What Community Gateway Association does

Community Gateway Association (CGA) is a non-profit housing association founded in 2005 and headquartered at Harbour House, Port Way, Preston, in North West England. The organisation provides affordable housing and related tenant services across Preston and the surrounding areas, operating as a registered Community Benefit Society with charitable status (exempt charity XR90857) and regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing under registration number L4457.

CGA's core product portfolio spans several housing categories: general affordable rental housing (Homes to Rent), Independent Living Schemes for residents over 60, Extra Care Schemes for those needing additional care, Shared Ownership schemes for aspiring homeowners, and leasehold properties. Beyond housing stock, the organisation delivers tenant-facing services including an online Book a Repair system, a dedicated Damp and Mould Reporting service, multilingual Video Guides in English, Polish, Arabic, Hungarian, and Persian, a Money Advice service, an exclusive Home Contents Insurance scheme, and a free Membership program with engagement incentives. Community-facing programmes include a Community Fund, Shape Your Space community planning, and Clean & Green and Safe Communities initiatives.

The business model is built on recurring rental income from affordable housing properties, supplemented by ancillary service fees and shared ownership / leasehold arrangements. CGA's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, distributing housing and services through a self-service website portal, phone support lines, a physical office, and on-the-ground community events including an Annual General Meeting. Customer segments include general tenants, older residents requiring independent or extra care support, shared ownership buyers, and leaseholders. CGA employs 101–250 staff and, following the 2025 Regulator of Social Housing inspection, retained the highest possible G1 Governance and V1 Viability gradings, with a C2 rating for Consumer Standards, signalling strong financial and operational standing within the UK social housing sector.

Name

Community Gateway Association

Legal name

Community Gateway Association

Website

https://communitygateway.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Gateway Association is a non-profit housing association founded in 2005, providing affordable rental housing, independent living, extra care, and shared ownership schemes across Preston and surrounding areas in North West England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing and Tenant Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable housing association
• Social housing provider
• Community housing services
• Independent living schemes
• Shared ownership homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rental Income: Community Gateway Association generates revenue primarily through rental income from tenants in their affordable housing properties. This is a recurring subscription-style revenue model where tenants pay rent on a regular basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Gateway Association is a not-for-profit community business and registered Community Benefit Society that provides affordable rental housing, independent living and extra care housing schemes, shared ownership opportunities, and related tenant support services (repairs, money advice, home contents insurance, community fund grants) to individuals and families in Preston and the surrounding areas of North West England.

Product overview

Community Gateway Association is a not-for-profit community business providing affordable housing and related services in Preston and surrounding areas. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of housing products including Homes to Rent (affordable rent), Independent Living Schemes for people over 60, Extra Care Schemes, Shared Ownership, and Home Exchange options. Beyond housing, CGA provides tenant services including an online Book a Repair appointment system, Damp and Mould reporting, multilingual Video Guides (English, Polish, Arabic, Hungarian, Persian), a Community Fund for local groups, Home Contents Insurance, Money Advice services, and a free Membership program for tenant engagement. These products and services are delivered through their tenant-focused digital platform and physical office locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homes to Rent Affordable rental housing for individuals and families seeking low-cost housing in Preston and surrounding areas.
• Independent Living Schemes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LiveWest: LiveWest is a major South West England housing association with a similar mix of general needs, independent living, and shared ownership stock. Comparable business model though geographically distant.
• Sanctuary Housing: Sanctuary Housing is a major UK not-for-profit housing association providing affordable rent, supported living, extra care, and home ownership across the country. Its product portfolio closely mirrors CGA's full-service housing model.
• Together Housing: Together Housing is a Northern England housing association managing tens of thousands of homes across Lancashire and Yorkshire. It competes for similar tenants, local authority contracts, and development opportunities as CGA.
• Home Group: Home Group is a large UK housing association providing affordable housing, supported living, and care services. Comparable in mission and structure to CGA as a not-for-profit social landlord.
• Progress Housing Group: Progress Housing Group is a Lancashire-based not-for-profit housing association offering general needs housing, independent living, and shared ownership. It overlaps directly with CGA's core tenant segments and geographic catchment.
• Calico Homes: Calico Homes is part of the Calico Group based in Lancashire and provides affordable housing, supported living, and extra care services. It serves overlapping customer segments in adjacent North West geographies.
• Regenda Group: Regenda Group is a Lancashire-based housing association providing affordable rental, supported living, and home ownership services. It is the closest geographic and operational peer to Community Gateway Association in the North West of England.
• Onward Homes: Onward Homes is a North West-based housing association operating across the region, offering general needs, supported, and shared ownership housing. Its product mix and tenant base are directly comparable to CGA's.

Broad incumbents

• Clarion Housing: Clarion Housing is the UK's largest housing association with over 125,000 homes. It competes with CGA in development pipelines and across broader social housing provision nationally.
• L&Q: L&Q is one of the UK's largest housing associations and residential developers. It operates at a much larger scale than CGA but competes for the same local authority tenders, development sites, and tenant demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CGAPreston
• Facebookfacebook.com/cgapreston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-gateway-association
• Xx.com/cgapreston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Community Gateway Association