‘In the hierarchy of needs in austere times in deprived areas, art may come pretty low, but if art can help regain food and shelter, pride and spirit, then it has a purpose both practical and ephemeral. This was a story that could have been complex, technical, dull and aggressively ideological; instead it has been brilliantly reduced to its actual simplicity: what has been done to a community, and what needs to be done to repair the damage. Its message is simple, and one we should all have learned long ago: The people who know what is best for communities are communities themselves and they are the only people who can truly regenerate an area.’
Homebaked CLT in the Financial Times
We are really pleased to have been included in the Financial Times this weekend, in an article about the role community land trusts can play in providing affordable homes across the country. If you already subscribe to the Financial Times, you can read the article here. If you are not a subscriber, you can read […]
People Power Vol.2 is here!
People Power vol. 2 is a publication created by members of Homebaked CLT, local organisation and residents and with contributions from across Liverpool and beyond. Inspired by A Homebaked Kinda Day in February 2021 we explore what it means to live, work and play well in a complex and challenging world. In this issue of […]
What are Community Shares?
Gearing up for our community share offer – a great way for people to invest in the things they believe in and have a democratic say over the business – we learned from our advisor Jo Bird everything you need to know about this great cooperative financial tool. Do you want to find out more? […]