FAQ Category: Community Land Trusts

What is the legal status of the CLT?

The CLT is a Community Benefit Society, an incorporated organisation registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. Community Benefit Societies – as their name suggests – are set up for the benefit of the community (however the community is defined). It is a non-for-private-profit organisation where any land or property is held for the benefit of […]

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What is the benefit of building a development with a housing association?

Housing Associations are social enterprises whose purpose is to provide affordable housing. Those used to working with CLTs recognise that local people are best placed to lead a project, while they are experienced at taking the risks of development, providing finance and managing the homes. They also recognise that to be most advantageous to the local community, the CLT […]

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How does the CLT identify a HA-partner?

Some Housing Associations are interested and experienced in working with Community Land Trusts; others aren’t. Our adviser – the Wessex CLT Project – has worked with 4 Housing Associations on over 20 CLT projects over the past 8 years and 2 more Housing Associations are thought to be interested. There is a formal selection process […]

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How was Teign Housing selected as the housing Association Partner?

There was an invitation sent to four housing association, two didn’t reply and two did, after that several board members went around and looked at the projects completed by both companies and spoke to residents, then both companies were invited to an interview with the board. It was then decided by the board to go […]

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