National Community Land Trust Network
Analysis
National Community Land Trust Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shropshire. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, National Community Land Trust Network reported income of £459k and spending of £481k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £514k to £459k (-11%), an average of -2.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 749%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, National Community Land Trust Network sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Elm Trees Retirement Living Limited (£453k), Bond's Hospital Estate Charity (£460k) and The Abbeyfield Basildon Society Limited (£453k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The National CLT Network supports and promotes the work of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) in England and Wales. CLTs are local organisations set up and run by volunteers to develop and manage homes as well as other assets. We campaign for a more supportive policy and funding environment for CLTs; raise awareness of CLTs; support CLTs and provide access to expert support
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Trees Retirement Living Limited | Hampshire | £453k |
| Bond's Hospital Estate Charity | Coventry | £460k |
| The Abbeyfield Basildon Society Limited | Essex | £453k |
| Fairways Accommodation Support Trust | Kent | £460k |