A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a democratic, non-profit organisation through which local/ordinary people can own land and buildings (assets) together, for the long term benefit of their own community. There are now over 400 community land trusts in the UK. Check out the National CLT Network to find out more.


Our CLT

Our Community Land Trust began in March 2016 as Heart of Hastings CLT. It was renamed Hastings Commons CLT at the AGM in September 2022. It is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority where details of any changes to our constitution can be seen as well as the annual accounts.

Hastings Commons CLT currently owns one-third of the social enterprise property development company Hastings Commons Neighbourhood Ventures. The Shareholders’ Agreement makes provision – once the buildings reach what we call ‘steady state’ (i.e. covering their own costs) – for the CLT to hold 100% of the shares, and therefore to own and control the properties in perpetuity and continue to sustain them at or below Living Rents levels.

As organisations that hold assets on behalf of the community and will last long into the future, there is strength in numbers.

The more members we have, the closer we come to achieving our goals of:

Benefits of being a member:

  • Have the opportunity to vote at our AGM
  • Have the right to stand as a Hastings Commons CLT trustee
  • Be the first to know when workspaces, flats and jobs are available
  • Receive our quarterly newsletter and have your say on key Commons decisions
  • Receive invitations to our special 'Commoners Rock' annual event and other CLT-only events in Commons spaces

How to Join

Join today by filling out a membership form and purchasing at least one share for £1.
You can buy as many shares as you wish (although each member has one vote), and any future interest payment will be calculated per share.

You do not have to be local to Hastings/St Leonards to become a member, just a keen supporter of our aims and objectives!

Full terms & conditions can be found here

JOINING HASTINGS COMMONS CLT

Please note: if you are purchasing shares as a gift, please fill out the recipient's details and not your own. 
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