Fownhope Community Land Trust
In liaison with Fownhope Parish Council, the Trust’s objects are to further the social, economic and environmental interests of the community notably with regard to affordable housing.
What is a Community Land Trust (CLT)?
To quote from the CLT Handbook, “A CLT is set up by the community and for the community. The members of the CLT will control it, and the assets can only be sold or developed in a manner which benefits the local community”.
A Community Land Trust for Fownhope means that people who live and/or work in Fownhope can have a say so that new affordable homes are built that remain affordable in the future and answer the needs of people who live in the village. As well as the opportunities to provide affordable housing, the formation of a CLT will mean we are best placed to provide for potential community amenities, for example a community shop or pub should we ever have the misfortune to lose those currently available to us, or to access grants available to purchase land to enable community use or recreation.
Becoming a Member
You are able to become a lifelong member of the Fownhope Community Land Trust for a very small fee of £5. Becoming a member does not commit you to any duties (unless you wish to volunteer for some) but does mean that you have a vote on all important decisions involving the FCLT.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact them via email at fhopeclt@gmail.com. Whilst we are delighted with the number of residents of Fownhope who have joined the FCLT, we would love to engage with more of the community and increase our membership. This can only be good for Fownhope … so please do get in touch.