About us
Hook Norton Community Land Trust Ltd (HNCLT)
Community Land Trusts have become an increasingly popular example of local people taking control and transforming the future of their communities. They are set up by the community for the community and can provide a creative and innovative solution to the growing housing crisis where rapidly increasing house prices far exceed what is affordable for local people.



Hook Norton Community Land Trust (HNCLT) is a not for profit Community Benefit Society that was set up in June 2019 and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and is part of the National Community Land Trust Network. It was formed to enable the community to develop a small group of I2 affordable, sustainable homes that will enable local people in need of housing to remain living in the community of Hook Norton.
The homes and communal facilities have been built on a piece of overgrown land that was owned by Cherwell District Council (CDC). They agreed to transfer ownership of the land for the community-led project to HNCLT for an agreed sum that will enable them to maintain the affordability of the homes in perpetuity.
The homes are based on the needs of the community, identified through extensive consultation meetings and have been designed to encourage social contact and community spirit. The homes have a carbon positive impact on the environment and benefit from renewable energy systems and low carbon transport options.
HNCLT was formed initially with a core group of four directors. The Board has evolved along with the challenges and phases of the project. The current Board is composed of individuals who are actively involved in and representative of the local community, ensuring that diverse perspectives and needs are taken into account in decision-making processes.
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The Board members are:
Grant Appleton (Chair)
Charlie Luxton (Company Secretary)
Sakine Faulkner (Company Treasurer)
Cathy Ryan (Community Member)
Alice Lacey (Community Member)
Rachel Cronin (Community Member)
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Diana Barber (Administrator)
Registered office: The Brewery, Brewery lane, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, OX15 5NY
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Company number: RS008145
Community Benefit Society – Society Number 8145
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