Communities who want to make change locally

You are rooted in your place — connected to the people, the land, and the future of your community. Whether you’re a small, grassroots group just getting started, or an established community business ready to grow, you share a common drive: creating lasting benefits close to home.

We work with communities like yours to turn vision into action — supporting projects that strengthen local identity, unlock opportunities, and build resilience.

You might be:

An informal interest or campaign group
A Community Interest Company (CIC)
A Community Benefit Society
A Charity
A Cooperative
Or any other asset-locked organisation

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Planning for your committee’s future generations

Every strong project needs a clear plan — something you can share with funders, partners, and your own community to show what you want to do and how you’ll do it.

We’ll work alongside you to create a practical, easy-to-understand business plan that feels like yours.

Together, we’ll explore:

How your land will be cared for and stewarded
Who will be involved and what roles they’ll play
Ways you can bring in income to keep things going
The steps and timing that will make it all achievable

By the end, you’ll have a plan you can take to funders with confidence — and a roadmap that helps your community move forward together.

Making the numbers work

Every project needs a simple picture of the money — what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what you’ll need to get started. We’ll work with you to create an easy-to-use financial plan that funders can trust and your community can understand.

Together, we’ll look at:

How much money you’ll need to buy the land
What it will take to improve or care for the site
The income you can expect to bring in
The everyday costs you’ll need to cover

We’ll also help you think about where the start-up funding might come from — often a mix of grants, social investment loans, or community shares (for co-ops).

By the end, you’ll have a clear, practical financial plan that gives funders confidence and helps your group make informed decisions.

Getting the right structure in place

Strong groups are built on good foundations — clear ways of working together, and structures that support your purpose rather than get in the way.

We’ll help you:

Understand and choose the right legal setup (charity, co-op, CIC, etc.) for your project
Explore healthy alternatives to “traditional” governance — like sociocracy, holacracy, cooperation, or democracy — that can make decision-making more inclusive and effective
Shape simple systems and processes that keep things transparent, fair, and manageable
Match your governance approach to the type of land business you’re developing

By the end, you’ll have a structure that feels right for your group, supports your values, and gives funders and partners confidence in how you work.

Our fee structure

We prefer to be transparent about what we charge for our services. The table below will highlight what our different services cost, however we are happy to work with you to find the right solution to suit your needs.

All prices are subject to an additional 20% VAT.

Type of support or service	Rates (add 20% VAT to all prices	Services available to
30 minute consultation	Free of charge	Communities Landowners Funders Environmental partners
Tailoured advice & hands-on support E.g. planning your project, choosing the right structure, making the numbers work, or fundraising strategies such as community shares, crowdfunding, grants, or social investment.	£100 per hour / £500 per day Discounted rate for emerging or grassroots community groups £50 per hour / £250 per day	Communities Landowners Funders Environmental partners
Online workshops Interactive sessions designed and run with you, with a follow-up write-up including key reflections and next steps.	£300 – half day £600 – full day	Communities Landowners Funders Environmental partners
Away-day facilitation In-person workshops to help your group reflect, plan, and take action. Includes co-design, delivery, and a written summary with actions.	£350 + travel (half day) £700 + travel (full day)	Communities Landowners Funders Environmental partners
Ongoing advisory support Regular, reliable support each month. We’ll be on hand to provide advice, mentoring, and guidance on the areas you need most.	£1,500 per month Equivalent to one day per week of support.	Communities Landowners Funders Environmental partners