We aim to provide high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable homes, while also protecting land and community spaces from speculative development.
Thrift Soham Community Land Trust (CLT) was founded to put local people at the heart of Soham’s growth.
We are a not-for-profit, community-led organisation that owns and manages land and assets for the lasting benefit of our town.
Formed as a registered Industrial and Provident Society (IPS) in 2014, the Trust operates independently but always in partnership with residents, local authorities, and community partners to ensure that development meets local needs — not external interests.
The purpose of Thrift Soham is simple yet powerful:
to create affordable, sustainable homes and community spaces that remain under community control for generations.
Every project we undertake is guided by values of fairness, transparency, sustainability, and collaboration.
We exist to:
Soham Town Council and East Cambridgeshire District Council
We are also being supported by CLT East – the charitable independent body set up to support CLTs in the East of England.
With a lifetime of experience in government administration, including work with DEFRA and the Forestry Commission, Rosemary brings invaluable leadership to the Trust.
A town councillor for over 20 years and currently Chairman of the Town Council, she played a key role in discussions around the Soham Masterplan.
Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire and former small business owner, Colin ran a bookbinding company in Cambridge for 22 years.
He currently serves as Chairman of the Royal British Legion for Cambridgeshire and is a trustee for several military charities.
A Local Government Officer in London’s Housing and Land Directorate, Colin brings over 24 years of experience in housing departments and associations.
He has held senior roles in lettings, estate management, development, and marketing, and offers valuable insight into housing strategy.
A retired professional engineer, inventor, and managing director, Charles has led multiple medium-sized engineering companies.
A recipient of a Government Smart Award, he has consulted internationally and previously stood as a Lib Dem candidate in local elections.
A lifelong Soham resident with over 40 years in accountancy, Nigel established his own practice in 1998.
He has represented his profession on the HMRC VAT Advisory Committee and continues to serve local charities and organisations, helping to strengthen the community he has always called home.
Everyone has a role to play in shaping the future of Soham.
Whether you’d like to volunteer, share ideas, or support one of our projects, your voice matters.
Together, we can ensure that Soham remains a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable place to call home.
Thrift CLT for Soham is an Industrial and Provident Society (IPS) formed for the benefit of the community of Soham.
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