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Join a Revolution in Community Housing By supporting St Barnabas House’s Sunflower Memories Appeal, you can give local people, like Kris and his beloved wife Nina, the chance to spend precious time together. Kris tells you what this meant to them.
Join a revolution in community housing We’re all feeling the cost-of-living crisis at the moment, but for some there’s a real worry about keeping a roof over their head. The high cost of buying or renting is a big problem that affects people of all ages. To thrive, communities must have homes that everyone can afford. Many are calling out for a different kind of housing model, and the Adur Collective Community Land Trust (ACCLT) is hoping to answer that call.
roles and others like it on the Community Works website.
Volunteering is for everyone. Want to make a difference in your community? Community Works Volunteer Centre is here to help you get started. Visit volunteer.bhcommunityworks.org.uk to search for a local volunteer role. To arrange a chat with an adviser, call 01273 234023 or email volunteercentre@bhcommunityworks.org.uk.
What is the ACCLT’s proposal?
The ACCLT is trying to set up a different model for providing homes “ one that is affordable for those who need it most. Their vision is to develop or rejuvenate homes that will be owned and managed by the ACCLT with rents linked to local earnings”like a not-for-profit landlord. How can you help?
The ACCLT need to extend and broaden the skills and experience of the management board. It’s looking for new board members who have backgrounds in: • property finance and accounting • running social media campaigns • grants and trust fundraising. It’s a commitment of a few hours a month to attend board meetings and carry out other ad-hoc tasks. It’s a great chance for anyone with the required knowledge and skills to be part of a sea change in affordable and sustainable housing provision locally. You can find more details of the volunteer
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