Our new online CLT training programme offers actionable support and insights for CLTs to better establish, develop and operate.
Alongside a small cohort of other CLTs, trainees will gain a strong foundation of practical knowledge. This programme will explore the larger landscape of the community land trust movement, case studies from established groups, and real life fundraising, operations and community engagement essentials for CLTs.
Express your interest today and stay up to date with when our next modules are launching.
Who is it for?
This programme is for Community Land Trust Network members who are involved in the management and administration of a community land trust. These sessions are suitable for people with no prior experience or for anyone looking to fill gaps in their knowledge.
Trainees might be:
- members of the founding board for a newly formed CLT
- new board members of an existing CLT
- people who have been involved in the management of a CLT for some time who are now seeking to improve their skills and knowledge
Ideally two people from each CLT will join the training sessions.
How does it work?
Our training programme is made up of three interactive modules.
Trainees can enrol into the full programme of workshops or choose 1 or 2 sessions to make their own bespoke programme.
Each module consists of:
- Pre-workshop preparation
- An interactive online workshop
- A reading and resource list for follow up study
These sessions will embed trainees within a cohort of CLTs who will serve as a network of mutual support and advice. This peer support can continue after the training is complete as trainees will be invited to join a cohort Whatsapp group.
We will be regularly running all the modules of the training programme throughout the year.
In module one trainees will gain a foundation knowledge of the funding needs and opportunities. This will include:
- Understanding the CLT Network’s role
- An introduction to the likely sources of core funding
- Generic funding requirements at the different stages of a CLT project
We know that funding is an important subject – so we’ve made module 1 free to CLT Network Members. This module typically takes 2 hours.
In module two trainees will explore the governance and operations essentials for managing a CLT. This will include:
- Clarifying your purpose
- Understanding the responsibilities of a director
- Managing an effective board
- Managing risk
- AGMs
- Policies and procedures
- Financial management
This module typically takes 4.5 hours including breaks.
In module three trainees will learn all about working with purpose, collective decision making, and stakeholder engagement. This will include:
- An introduction to community organising
- Why community engagement is essential
- Community mapping
- Tools for engagment
- Events
- Developing new leaders
This module typically takes 4.5 hours including breaks.
Programme cost
Modules 2 & 3 of this programme costs £90 for one attendee or £150 for two attendees from your CLT. Module 1 is free to join.
Register your interest today
Register your interest today to find out first when our programme opens for sign-ups.
Even if now isn’t the right time for you we recommend registering your interest to stay up to date on future programmes as they launch throughout the year.
If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected]
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