Membership

Become a Member

The CLT is a membership organisation. You become a member by purchasing a minimum of one share and signing the membership form. One share costs £1.00. Membership is open to all residents of the parish who are 16 years and over, and those who work in the parish. Membership provides you with a vote. It is one vote per person. You will be able to vote on matters such as; who will be appointed to the Board, whether to approve the proposed site for the community housing as and when this has been identified and feasibility ascertained, etc. Contributions, questions and input are welcomed. Please read the Membership Terms and complete the membership form if you would like to join.

Become a Board Member

The day to day business of Georgeham Parish CLT is carried out by the Board of Directors. Directors are members of Georgeham Parish CLT who are usually elected to the Board by its members. They are volunteers with a local connection to the Parish. Their work includes: exploring possible sites for affordable housing, engaging with the necessary support and funding organisations such as Wessex Community Land Trust Project, North Devon District Council, Community Led Homes Start Up Support Programme, Devon Communities Together etc and feeding back to their members and the Parish community on progress.

Any Member of Georgeham Parish CLT can apply to be a member of the Board.

Here you will find the application form.

Here you will find the Willingness to Act as a Director Form.

The application form can be completed and sent to the Secretary at the address provided on the form. The Secretary will arrange for the application to be considered by the earlier of the next:

General Meeting of the members of Georgeham CLT;

2. meeting of the Board of Directors, provided there is capacity on the Board.