Originally set up in the late 1980s as the Community Self-Build Agency the scheme has helped hundreds of homeless or vulnerable people, creating opportunities to build their own homes. In 2019 CSBA become part of Alabaré, exclusively aimed at helping tri-service veterans as the Veterans' Self-Build Scheme. Schemes in Ludgershall and Plymouth continue to accept applications from interested parties. Please consider each below for detailed information on how to apply.

25 years later, Alabaré now offers support to over 3,000 people in need through its homes and services across the South and South Westof England and Wales. We provide specialist support for young mothers and their babies, people suffering from addictions, young people and those leaving the care system, those experiencing mental ill health, adults with learning difficulties, and Armed Forces Veterans who struggle to cope with life outside of the military. We also run training courses and day activities at two Development Centres in Wiltshire. Beyond this we also provide our learning difficulties clients with long term supported homes; a care service for those living in their own accommodation and a residential Christian Community.