Who we are and our objectives
Brent Community Land Trust is an independent, not for profit organisation registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a community benefit society. It is led by local people, who have come together to develop affordable housing using innovative and sustainable means to lock value into the local community.
The work of Brent CLT is governed by its board, which you can read about here. You can also read about some of the first CLT members who are helping to shape the early work of the Trust.
Anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works in Brent can become a member. Find out more »
Our history
Brent CLT was established by members of Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum, the neighbourhood planning forum for the Harlesden in the borough of Brent.
The work of the members of that Forum highlighted the need for affordable accommodation in the area, and also the inability of mainstream developers to deliver it.
Having identified a need, the initial members were keen to involve local residents with relevant experience. There was significant interest in helping to support this community development, and Brent Community Land Trust was subsequently formally established and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a non for profit community benefit society in October 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A community land trust, or CLT, is a not for profit organisation established by ordinary people. It aims to develop and maintain affordable accommodation that is owned, in perpetuity, by the community. This means that the affordability is ‘locked in’, and the homes cannot subsequently be taken out of affordable home provision. Some CLTs are involved in other activity, including training (often through their construction work), the environment, and the creation of affordable and accessible workspaces. The National Community Land Trust Network provides a good overview.
