About Us - Brent Community Land Trust

Who we are and our objectives

who we are brent clt

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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Meet the Team

Atara Fridler

Atara Fridler

Chair

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Nkechi Okeke-Aru

Vice Chair

Rick Gibbs MSC, BSC, MRICS

Rick Gibbs MSC, BSC, MRICS

Volunteer Adviser

Glaiza

Glaiza Padulla

Board member

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Ioana Lupas

Secretary

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Paul Anders

Treasurer

Meet the Team

Atara Fridler

Atara Fridler

Chair

nkechi okeke aru

Nkechi Okeke-Aru

Vice Chair

Rick Gibbs MSC, BSC, MRICS

Rick Gibbs MSC, BSC, MRICS

Board Member

ioana lupas

Ioana Lupas

Secretary

paul anders

Paul Anders

Treasurer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a community land trust?

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.
How can I get involved?
Does becoming a member mean I can be housed via the CLT?
What is the board, who are the members and how can I get involved?

The board is the group of people who are legally responsible for ensuring that the aims and objectives of the CLT are met. They are unpaid, and do not gain any other advantage from their involvement (i.e. through preferential access to housing).

There must be between 5 and 12 board members at all time, and they are elected at annual general meetings. You can find out more about the current board here and you can read the constitution of the CLT, including more information about the responsibilities and roles of the board here »
What sort of homes are you planning to build?

This will vary according to the location and will be influenced by a number of factors, including housing need, affordability, local character and the nature of the site itself. All developments will have to comply with the neighbourhood, Brent, London and national planning rules and will be built to the highest achievable standards of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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