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There are many ways to help us to provide permanent, good quality accommodation for homeless individuals and families in Portsmouth.

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Apply to join the Trust as an ordinary member.    Or apply to join the board as a trustee.

Community land trusts (CLTs) are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage homes as well as other assets important to that community, like community enterprises, food growing or workspaces. CLTs act as long-term stewards of housing, ensuring that it remains genuinely affordable, not just for now but for every future occupier.

There are over 300 Community Land Trusts (CLT) in England and Wales, building over 900 homes for people, and 16,000 more in the pipeline. Currently over 17,000 people are members of a CLT. 

Do you fancy being at the heart of this exciting housing project for Portsmouth, and being involved in a growing movement seeking to end expensive housing and homelessness in our city? Your voice will be heard, you will gain access to good information and play your part in enabling PCHT to thrive.

By joining PCHT you will be showing your support for our mission.

Why not think of becoming a member and help make homelessness a thing of the past?


There are 3 types of membership of Portsmouth Community Housing Trust. The membership represents the wider community and the Board is accountable to the membership.


  • Individual.  An opportunity for individuals to express their support 
  • Organisational.  For local organisations who whose work involves concern for housing issues and homelessness.
  • Tenant. For those living in our homes to have their say in the governance of the organisation.


Our Policy

Portsmouth Community Housing Trust (PCHT) is a Community Benefit Society with charitable status. 


PCHT’s constitution, known as its Rules, sets out the role and responsibilities of ordinary members and also of the Board. Copies of the Rules are provided to all members. 


Members identify with and share the values and purpose of the organisation. The benefits of membership are:-


• Having a say in the direction of the Trust through responding to consultations and attending members meetings.

• Attend the AGM to receive the annual report and elect board members.

• Receive regular news and events information

• Have volunteering opportunities to participate in a range and variety of community projects.


Application for Membership is open to:-


• Any individual or organisation (whether or not incorporated) with an active current interest in providing housing and tackling homelessness among the people of Portsmouth.  (An organisation will need to be represented by a nominated individual.)

• Any resident of our properties but limited to one member per household.


When considering applications for membership, the Board will consider each application on its merits and this will include having regard to:


• Individuals, (including representatives of organisations), must support the objectives of the Trust.

• Potential conflicts of interest

• Conforming to the Trusts own rules. 

• Availability of relevant skills or expertise. 

• Members must be over 18.


Rule C14 states that ‘The Board has the power in its absolute discretion to accept or reject the application’.


Membership has a nominal value of £1, which may be called in by the Board at any time.  


Applications for membership should be made through the form on our website



Apply for membership

Membership Application

Thank you for your application for membership. This will be considered by our board at its next meeting and we will then be in touch with you. 

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