Call for Directors and Members

Botley CLT is seeking members to join the CLT team. The CLT is open to discuss new directors joining the board depending on expertise and availability.

If you want to join Botley CLT, please get in touch at contact@botley-clt.org.uk

Botley CLT AGM 2025 – Online – Wednesday 5th November @ 1900

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82474531830

### 1. **Welcome and Introductions**
  – Opening by the Chair
  – Introductions of the board members, key officers, and any special attendees.

### 2. **Presentation of the Annual Report**
  – Overview of the society’s activities and achievements during the past year.
  – Updates on key projects, community impact, or developments.

### 3. **Presentation of Financial Accounts**
  – Review of the society’s financial accounts (balance sheet, income statement).
  – Treasurer or financial officer explains key figures.
  – Member questions and discussion.

### 4. **Election of Board Members**
  – Nominations and voting on board members or reappointment of existing ones.
  – Any vacancies or changes in the board.

### 5. **Appointment of Auditors **
  – Discuss and vote on the appointment or reappointment of external auditors (c/f to 2026/27 as no revenue generation in the current period).

### 6. **Future Plans and Strategy**
  – Discussion of upcoming projects, financial goals, or community objectives.

### 7. **Any Other Business (AOB)**
  – Open floor for members to raise any additional topics or concerns.

### 8. **Closing Remarks**
  – Final thoughts from the Chair and conclusion of the meeting.

Botley CLT 2024/25 End of Year Report

During this year, Botley CLT was given the opportunity to bid for Botley Fields in February 2025.

Despite a positive engagement with the Hampshire County Council Estates team, alongside support from Eastleigh Borough Council, with financial backing from Finnest Holdings and development support from Greencore Homes; Botley CLT was not successful with a purchase.

Botley CLT continue to be members of the UK CLT Network.

Botley CLT team are assisting other CLT’s in the region.

Next Steps and future. The CLT board decision is to seek further sites in the parish for community led home development.

Report written on 4th October 2025

Botley CLT End of Year Accounts for 2024/25

Botley CLT financial year end 2024/2025 is being supported by directors loans.

End of year accounts presented on 4th October 2025

FinNest and BCLT agree funding to develop Botley Fields (25th September 2024)

Announcing the BCLT AGM (4th September 2024)

The first AGM of Botley Community Land Trust will be held at the The Bugle in Botley at 1900hrs on the 2nd October 2024.

### 1. **Welcome and Introductions**
  – Opening by the Chair
  – Introductions of the board members, key officers, and any special attendees.

### 2. **Presentation of the Annual Report**
  – Overview of the society’s activities and achievements during the past year.
  – Updates on key projects, community impact, or developments.

### 3. **Presentation of Financial Accounts**
  – Review of the society’s financial accounts (balance sheet, income statement).
  – Treasurer or financial officer explains key figures.
  – Member questions and discussion.

### 4. **Election of Board Members**
  – Nominations and voting on board members or reappointment of existing ones.
  – Any vacancies or changes in the board.

### 5. **Appointment of Auditors **
  – Discuss and vote on the appointment or reappointment of external auditors (c/f to January 2025).

### 6. **Future Plans and Strategy**
  – Discussion of upcoming projects, financial goals, or community objectives.

### 7. **Any Other Business (AOB)**
  – Open floor for members to raise any additional topics or concerns.

### 8. **Closing Remarks**
  – Final thoughts from the Chair and conclusion of the meeting.

BCLT End of Year Report for 2023/24.

The first year of BCLT’s operation was focused on the following objectives.

  • Establishing the CLT formally – this was completed with the registration of the CLT at the FCA with the assistance of the CLT Network. BCLT’s registration number is 9072
  • Establishing a web presence to be a spring board for wider public engagement.
  • Be an active member of the CLT Network and register our project with the CLT Network.
  • Ensure Eastleigh Borough Council would support BCLT in its objective to develop Botley Fields.
  • Ensure Hampshire County Council (HCC) was aware of BCLT’s intent to purchase Uplands Farm.
  • Identify the partners and investors required to develop Botley Fields.
BCLT is registered with the Community Land Trust Network

All these objectives have been successfully completed. Thanks to the whole BCLT team for realising the 2023/4 objectives.

The Botley CLT Accounts for 2023 -24

Please see the summary of BCLT’s accounts for financial year 2023-24

For financial year 2023/24 the aim of BCLT was to become established. Then build a team and the financial backing to achieve the stated outcome of developing Botley Fields.

BCLT has been funded by the three founding directors and the core advisory team. During financial year 2024/25 outside investment has been sourced to enable BCLT to pursue its ambtions of purchasing Botley Fields and creating a new community led housing development. This investment will pay back the debt incurred during this year.

More news on the investment partner will be published soon.

BCLT Future Plans and Strategy

Moving into 2024/25 good foundations have been laid regarding the relationship with Eastleigh Borough Council, with a memorandum of understanding committing both parties to collaborate on the development of Botley Fields. Alongside engagement with HCC Estates Team to understand the sale schedule for Uplands Farm.

Investment has been identified and will be announced soon.

Loooking forward to the 2024/25 period the objectives of BCLT are in three areas.

  1. Increase the number of directors and active local supporters. This is to grow the core teams access to talent and improve our representation (especially less male).
  2. Become active in our community engagement. Including having specific asks for the community (what to advise on and how to get involved); as well as ensuring the community is aware of BCLT’s objectives.
  3. Position ourselves to be in the most favourable position to purchase Uplands Farm from HCC.

The above is only possible once funding has been secured to pay for professional services that provide the following critical deliverables that feed into the above objectives.

  • Land Value Model – so BCLT understand the land value.
  • Legal Services – so our suppliers are formally under contract.
  • Appointment of a master planner – so we can articulate via pictures and digital renderings as to how Botley Fields developed by BCLT will look and feel.
  • Appointment of a development director to ensure a professional and sustainable approach is taken.

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This news was created on 7th September 2024

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