Wyre Forest Community Land Trust Limited (WFCLT) Membership Terms and Conditions
(A Community Benefit society with Charitable Aims),
We are registered by the Financial Service Authority under the name “Wyre Forest Community Land Trust Limited – FCA registration number 8090
Wyre Forest Community Land Trust Limited is open to people who live or work in its area of benefit who fall into one of three categories defined as follows:
“Community”: those who support the aims & objectives of WFCLT and wish to be part of the process of supporting us; and who live or work or have local connections to Wyre Forest.
“Resident”: those who have been housed by WFCLT and living in properties in which WFCLT still has an interest or those who need a home and who would wish to be considered by WFCLT against its sales and lettings criteria when opportunities arise. Resident members must also either reside in Wyre Forest or must have a family or work connection with the area.
“Stakeholder”: organisations rather than individuals who are committed to supporting or partnering with WFCLT ; or individuals who are prepared to provide support which the Board consider to be of particular value
Those applying for membership (who can be individuals or corporate bodies) must
- confirm that they support the aims of WFCLT
- advise under which category they wish their shareholding to be registered
- provide their name and address, and email contact details
- pay £1 for their share
At the first AGM Board members will be elected and co-optees can be added to ensure the Board has the skills, local knowledge and experience required to deliver the WFCLT’s vision, aims and objectives.
- Local areas are collectively shaped and organised for the benefit of the local residents by the local community with a view to improving life experiences, sustainability and access to key community assets.
- Local residents should take an active role / proactive lead in shaping and forming the communities they live within and the requirements of their local community assets.
Wyre Forest CLT is established as a Community Benefit Society with Charitable Aims. We aim to:
- Work together with the community to design, develop and manage genuinely affordable and attainable homes, plus other building types and assets important to the local communities (examples of these are community pubs, post offices, vegetable plots, workspaces).
- Work alongside housing providers, self-builders and local community organisations, to enrich our local environment.
- Meet a local housing need.
- Provide long-term community benefit.
OBJECTIVES
- Establish an organisation of like-minded individuals for the express purpose of furthering our social, economic and environmental interests.
- Enhance our environment and community by supporting community led facilities and assets.
- Design, build and manage genuinely affordable homes, eco homes, community commercial spaces / workshops.
- Acquire land and community assets to protect and enhance our local communities, open green spaces and wildlife.
- Relieve financial hardship through the provision of local genuinely affordable / attainable homes with low environmental impact and low running costs.
- Provide, improve, promote and champion the maintenance of public amenities and green spaces.
- Ensure assets that become available to the CLT are acquired for the benefit of the local community.
- Ensure profits are re-invested to enhance the local community in line with local needs.
- Advance education and vocational training and the creation of education and employment opportunities by providing workspace, buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms.