Funding and delivering affordable housing with no recourse to the public purse

Ulo works with councils & investors to provide safe, affordable housing for the most vulnerable, believing it is a fundamental right. We develop practical solutions to the housing emergency to help build thriving communities.

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The housing emergency is pushing
Local Authorities to bankruptcy. In London alone:

90,000

children living in temporary accommodation

400,000

households on housing waiting lists

£4,000,000

per day spent by local authorities on temporary accommodation

£330,000,000

forecast over spend on homelessness in 2025

Our Model

Allows local authorities access to long-term funding at no up-front cost; delivers homes at discount to LHA with Right To Buy protection; enables long-term housing acquisition at scale with no MRP or IFRS 16 implications.

For Councils

A smarter, Zero cost funding solution

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For Investors

Secured government-backed income

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Modern Methods Of Construction

A faster, greener, and more efficient approach 

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Our Mission

To build better futures by partnering with Local Authorities in delivering smart, scalable housing solutions that put people first and communities back together.

Purpose

Partnership

Positive Impact

Our Story

Ulo was born from a charitable collaboration between an impact fund, property professionals, and legal and financial experts—united by a shared frustration with the systemic barriers to solving the housing crisis. After years of facing these challenges first-hand, we came together to create an innovative, deliverable solution that delivers real homes for those who need them most.

How We Work

Ulo works with industry-leading partners to deliver purpose-driven results that combine sustainability, social impact, and meaningful cost savings for local authorities and central government. By collaborating across sectors, we create innovative solutions that address housing challenges while maximising value for public funds. We focus on delivering measurable outcomes for all stakeholders, communities and the environment alike

The Team

The Ulo executive team brings deep industry experience and a shared commitment to tackling the housing crisis with innovative, practical solutions that deliver real impact.

Ike Mbamali

Founder/ CSO

Tom Barton

Managing Director

Bastien Fitoussi

Finance Director

Rogier Want

Executive Director