Community Land Trusts (or CLTs) are when people from a village, street, neighbourhood or town get together to create a charitable organisation for the good of their community. Run completely by volunteers, the management trustees are voted for by its members. A CLT strives to meet the long-term needs of its community, for example building permanently affordable housing, workspaces or acquiring pubs, gardens and shops.
We aim to provide high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable homes, while also protecting land and community spaces from speculative over-development.
Thrift CLT for Soham is an Industrial and Provident Society (IPS) formed for the benefit of the community of Soham.
Provide and manage well designed, high quality and energy efficient affordable homes for local people, provide other community assets to help employment and skills and to help our community remain sustainable.
Real stories from the people who live, work, and build alongside Thrift CLT. Their experiences show how community ownership is changing lives and shaping a fairer future for everyone
Moving into my Thrift Soham home in 2018 was life-changing. For the first time, I could afford a high-quality home in the town where I grew up. The community here is friendly, supportive, and genuinely feels like family. Knowing that my rent helps fund more affordable homes for local people makes me proud to be part of this journey.
I’ve lived in Soham all my life, and finding an affordable home here felt impossible until Thrift Soham helped. It’s made a huge difference , I feel settled, safe, and part of a real community again.
We’d love to learn more about what matters to you! Tell us about your interests, priorities, and the ways you’d like to get involved with our community land trust. Your input helps us create programs and opportunities that reflect our shared values and goals.
Updates, insights, and reflections from the Thrift CLT team and our partners — sharing what we’re learning as we build affordable homes and stronger communities together
Thrift CLT for Soham is an Industrial and Provident Society (IPS) formed for the benefit of the community of Soham.
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