Homes for and by the community.
Creating opportunities for local people to shape the places where they live, through community ownership, affordable housing and sustainable development.
What is Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead Community Land Trust?
Inspired by the growing national community-led housing movement, Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead Community Land Trust (WAMCLT) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run Community Benefit Society.
Its purpose is to own and manage land and other assets for the long-term benefit of the local community.
We aim to work across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, helping deliver financially and environmentally sustainable housing, together with community facilities such as centres, pubs and open spaces.
Our Vision
Supporting communities across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to take an active role in shaping their future.
Community Ownership
Enable community projects involving local ownership of land that remains in community hands for future generations.
Affordable Homes
Help local communities develop genuinely affordable and environmentally sustainable homes which respond to local needs.
Community Facilities
Support projects that local people need, including shops, cafés, community centres and food-growing initiatives.
A Community Benefit Society
- Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and governed by established legal rules.
- Owned by its members and operated democratically.
- Managed by a voluntary Board of Directors elected by members, each with a vote.
What is a CLT?
What are Community Land Trusts, and why do people get involved?
Community Land Trusts allow local people to take a direct role in creating homes and community assets that meet local needs.
Watch this short video to discover how CLTs work and how they can make a lasting difference.
Community-led solutions to the housing crisis
Community-led housing and CLTs
CLTs can work alongside co-operatives, co-housing and self-build or custom-build initiatives, bringing local people together.
We aim to help groups collaborate to build, convert or buy affordable and sustainable homes suited to their needs.
- Connect local people interested in starting housing projects
- Develop ideas and help projects get started
- Raise awareness and share knowledge
- Work with landowners, councils, employers and professionals
- Identify suitable land and properties
- Help bring together funding and partnerships
Projects we are working on
WAMCLT is involved in exploring opportunities for affordable homes and community facilities across the Borough.
Exciting New Rural Housing Project in the west of the Borough
WAMCLT was approached by a landowner and developer about a small rural affordable housing project for local people.
The Trust's proposed role includes helping to shape the scheme, supporting discussions with the community and exploring a suitable way forward through the planning process.
West Windsor / Oakley Green Planned New Community Centre
WAMCLT has been involved in discussions about a proposed community building and open space associated with the 320-home development west of Windsor.
The community facilities form part of the development's planning obligations. WAMCLT has prepared a draft management plan and is interested in helping the local community shape the future use of the site.
Horton Project
As reported in the Trust's previous project update, this proposal was paused while the Royal Borough reviewed its land assets and considered the future of the site.
Why not join us?
Your support is important to our work, and we welcome you to become involved.
Anyone with a local connection to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead can apply to become a member.
Membership gives local people an opportunity to support the Trust and participate in its democratic structure.
Become a Member
A lifetime voting share costs just £1. Please see our Membership page for the current application and contribution arrangements.
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