Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sussex Community Housing Hub Action in Rural Sussex ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/news/) - [News](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/xyz/) - For the latest news from the key community led housing organisations Click on the Logo ## Pages - [Home](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/) - The Hub Enabling Sussex communities to develop truly affordable homes A ‘one stop shop’ for community led housing - Community Land Trusts (CLTs) - Co-Housing - Co-operative Housing - Self-Build Solutions to meet local housing need – maximising community benefit Expertise, skills and experience – everything to help delivery A long track record of successfully delivering - [Current Projects](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/current-projects/) - We are currently working with 23 Community Land Trusts across East & West Sussex. Adur Collective Community Land Trust Aldingbourne, Barnham & Eastergate Community Land Trust Angmering Community Land Trust Arundel Community Land Trust Bexhill Community Land Trust Chanctonbury Community Land Trust Eastbourne Community Land Trust East Hoathly with Halland Community Land Trust Firle Community - [About Us](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/about-us/) - Purpose of the Hub The Hub was established in 2017 to provide essential advice and support for communities across Sussex wishing to pursue successful community led housing projects. Its aim is to increase the supply of community led housing, locally affordable homes, to meet housing needs in the areas covered by our partner local authorities. - [Meet the Team](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/about-us/meet-the-team/) - Meet the Team AirS AirS is an independent charity that exists for all people living in rural areas of Sussex but especially those who are at risk of isolation and/or disadvantage, and for whom rural life brings an additional challenge and cost to their daily lives. Our vision is for a thriving, economically active rural - [Contact Us](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/contact-us/) - How can we help you? Tom Warder Community Led Housing Manager T: 07932 743403 E: tom.warder@ruralsussex.org.uk Graham Maunders Community Led Housing Advisor T: 07824 900092 E: graham.maunders@ruralsussex.org.uk A: 47 Western Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1RL For more information on the work of Action in rural Sussex please visit our - [Good Practice](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/good-practice/) - Good Practice Examples The following are some good examples of the different forms of community housing in practice. For further information, guidance and best practice on community led Housing please visit Community Led Homes website Community Land Trusts A Community Land Trust is a not-for-profit, community-based asset owning organisation run by volunteers to develop housing, workspaces - [Communication and Marketing](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/getting-started/communication-and-marketing/) - Marketing & Communications Why is it important? Effective communication is a vital component of how local residents, land owners, developers, local authority partners, funders, and other actual / potential stakeholders view the organisation. Robust and consistent communications will help improve awareness, keep people engaged and informed, and help build trust and confidence. It also - [Development](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/getting-started/development/) - Development Why is it important? Development (and acquisition) of land and buildings is fundamental to increasing local provision to address identified housing, economic and social needs. It involves risk – particularly financial, which requires effective management utilising appropriate skills and experience. The management of development and acquisition is also important to help ensure viable and - [Funding](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/getting-started/funding/) - Funding Why is it important? Funding is not only vital in meeting the cost of the development, but also crucially, to enable the delivery of housing and other buildings that are truly affordable and sustainable. To achieve this access to grants / loans and other forms of subsidy - such as free or cheap land - [Business Planning](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/getting-started/business-planning/) - Business Planning Why is it important? Every organisation needs a roadmap to help ensure that there is a clear, shared vision of its long term goals and that best use is made of the time and resources available. Good business planning will help clarify roles, resource requirements and determine how the organisation will achieve its - [Governance](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/getting-started/governance/) - Governance Why is it important? Good governance enables effective and prudent management to help ensure the organisation achieves its agreed objectives. Achieving good governance will depend upon structures, processes, board competencies / behaviours and performance management. Key considerations For every community led organisation there are a number of key considerations including: How do we form - [FAQs & Resources](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/faqs/) - 1. What is a Community Land Trust (CLT)? A CLT is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation run by volunteers to develop housing, workspaces or other assets to address local needs. It is defined by statute in Section 79 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 - which states that: (i) A CLT must be established as - [Getting Started](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/getting-started/) - So you want to establish a Community Led Housing Scheme... We can help … Explaining the different routes to achieving community-led housing Supporting - independent advice throughout a project Enabling informed choices by providing a full suite of processes, tools, options Training on governance, management, development, community organising Acting as an intermediary between professionals, local authorities - [Sitemap](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/sitemap/) - [Subscribe](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/subscribe/) - Please note in signing up to receive emails This will be used only to email you relevant information that you have requested You can ‘unsubscribe’ at any time We will store and use your contact details only for the purpose stated Your information will not be shared with third party organisations The Data Controller of - [Terms and conditions](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy We will never share your email address or other personal details with anyone else without your permission. Much of our work involves taking great care to protect people's personal information and use it appropriately, and we take our responsibilities with regard to data protection very seriously. If you require more information, please contact - [Our Services](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/what-we-do/) ## Carousel - [Cohousing](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/carousel/test/) - New Ground, High Barnet Photo courtesy of Jonathan Goldberg - [Community Land Trusts](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/carousel/rural-voice/) - Angmering CLT - [Self Build](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/carousel/self-build/) - Hedgehog, Brighton - [Cooperative](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/carousel/test2/) - Two Piers, Brighton ## Blocks - [Footer](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/blocks/footer/) - Contact us Telephone: 01273 473422 Email: SussexHousingHub@ruralsussex.org.uk To contact us by letter, write to: 47 Western Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1RL - [Header](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/blocks/header-right/) - [Strapline](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/blocks/strapline/) - The Hub – enabling Sussex community groups to develop truly affordable homes - [Disclaimer](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/blocks/disclaimer/) - Action in rural Sussex (Sussex Rural Community Council) is a registered charity, number 1035401 and company registered in England no. 2907172. VAT registration number 587 4943 79. Action in rural Sussex is a member of the ACRE Network - [Background image](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/blocks/background-image/) - Use the featured image -> ## Event - [](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/event/event-test-2/) - [](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/event/event-test/) ## Community - [Community21 ](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/community/dummy-item/) - Community21 is a network and planning toolbox for 21st century communities and neighbourhoods. It serves as an accessible repository for all of the material associated with the community planning process and contains a wide range of features to aid the development of Parish and Neighbourhood Plans. These include a staged process to guide communities through the development of ## Projects - [Firle Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/firle-community-land-trust/) - [Hailsham Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/hailsham/) - [North Horsham Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/north-horsham/) - [Horsted Keynes Community Land Trust Feasibility Group](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/horsted-keynes/) - [Arundel Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/arundel-community-land-trust/) - [Adur Collective Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/adur-collective-community-land-trust/) - [Slaugham Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/slaugham-community-land-trust/) - [Lewes Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/lewes-community-land-trust/) - [Icklesham Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/icklesham-community-land-trust/) - [Herstmonceux Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/herstmonceux-community-land-trust/) - [Ford Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/ford-community-land-trust/) - [Chiddingly Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/chiddingly/) - [Angmering Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/angmering-community-land-trust/) - [Alfriston Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/alfriston-community-land-trust/) - [Pulborough Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/pulborough/) - [East Hoathly with Halland Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/east-hoathly/) - [Bexhill Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/bexhill/) - [Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/aldingbourne-barnham-and-eastergate/) - [Hastings Older Women's Co-Housing](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/hastings-cohousing/) - [Eastbourne Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/eastbourne/) - [Slindon Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/slindon-community-land-trust/) - [Stedham, Trotton and Rogate Together (START CLT)](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/rogate/) - [Ringmer Area Community Land Trust](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/projects/ringmer/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/category/uncategorized/) ## Placement - [home](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/placement/home/) - [Community21](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/placement/community21/) ## Colours - [Red](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/colour/red/) - [Black](https://www.sussexcommunityhousinghub.org/colour/black/)