Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats -

Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats -

Specialists in providing affordable local housing to the coastal communities of Cornwall. Three Seas is a team of specialists in community-owned housing.

We are an architect, specialist builder, finance organiser, community support, social media and publicity team. We work by offering expert help to coastal communities in Cornwall, giving local people the chance to create new low-cost rented housing. The Looe Coastguard Flats is our first project as a team. Most of us worked on a successful project to buy and rebuild some ex-Council houses in Cawsand village, now let to local families. We know what we are doing!

19/07/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Looe Community Shares! 🌟

We did it! Thanks to everyone who joined us on this incredible journey. It's been a whirlwind of effort and determination, right down to the wire, but we've achieved something truly remarkable together.

🏠 Total Raised: £252,600 for the Looe Flats

πŸ‘ Investors: A big shout-out to the 203 individuals who believed in our cause, contributing a total of Β£112,600 from their own pockets.

🌍 Community Support: Nearly half of our investors are local residents, with another 25% from nearby areas like Liskeard and the Rame Peninsula. The rest? Well, they come from all corners of the country, possibly even some of our cherished holiday visitors!

πŸŽ‰ Additional Support: Thanks to YOUR generosity, we received a fantastic boost! The Co-ops UK "Booster Fund" awarded us an additional Β£100,000, and the Community Shares ICOF in Bristol pitched in an impressive Β£40,000. Together, these contributions complete our finance package, securing the Β£2 million needed for our building project.

Thank you once again to everyone who helped make this possible. Your support means the world to us and to the future of our community. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting new chapter together!

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01/06/2024

Thank you all for your incredible support! πŸ™

As you can imagine, we received a lot of contributions in the final days of the share offer and are still in the process of tallying everything up and sending out confirmations. We'll share a full update with the total once we have the exact figure.

Thank you for your patience and understandingβ€”we truly appreciate your support! πŸ™‚

Photos from Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats - 's post 31/05/2024

🚨LOCAL VANDAL CAUGHT IN THE ACT🚨

Today is the last chance to be part of the Looe Coastguard Flats project. We've received an incredible response with many new supporters joining in. If you'd like to participate, now is the time – the share offer ends at midnight!

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities 31/05/2024

πŸ“’ LAST DAY TODAY!!!! πŸ“’

Please support us if you can!

Today is the very last day to get involved with the Looe Coastguard Flats project. We've had an amazing response with lots of new supporters contributing. If you’d like to join us, today is your final chance – the share offer closes at midnight!

We've made fantastic progress and are just a whisker short of our target:

πŸ’· Β£193,400 raised
πŸ‘₯ 129 members

Be part of the happy crowd! Click here to sign up:
www.threeseas.org.uk

And remember – every pound you invest is worth two, thanks to our double-your-money grant from Co-ops UK!

Looe Community Land Trust

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities A new charity, supporting Cornwall's coastal communities to buy and refurbish property for secure rental to local people. Our first project is the Coastguard Flats in Looe.

31/05/2024

Thank you Charlotte Gay ITV and ITV News West Country for this fantastic piece!
Today is the final day of our community share offer and your last chance to invest!
Our Info Point is open today from 10:30am - 2:00pm at the old Larssons cafΓ© on Buller St, near the quay. Come and see us to get any last-minute questions answered and make your investment!

You can also sign up via our website:
www.threeseas.org.uk

Photos from Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats - 's post 30/05/2024

🐣 We are excited to announce our new tenant has moved into the flats! 🐣

🚨 Don’t forget, tomorrow, Friday, 31st May, is the last day to buy a share in the Coastguard Flats! 🚨

πŸ’‘ Don’t have Β£100 upfront? No worries! You can pay for your shares monthly with our subscription offer, available until the last day. Simply sign up on our website and set up a Standing Order from your bank – any amount from Β£10/month.

Photos from Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats - 's post 30/05/2024

🌟 Yesterday, we had a fantastic time in Looe with our banner, meeting so many supportive faces in the community. Now, we’re down to the final two days! 🌟

🚨 Tomorrow, Friday, 31st May, is the final day to buy a share in the Coastguard Flats! 🚨

πŸ“ Our Info Point will be open tomorrow from 10:30am - 2:00pm at the old Larssons cafΓ© on Buller St, near the quay. Come and see us to get any last-minute questions answered and make your investment!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

Looe Community Land Trust

29/05/2024

πŸ“’ Final Stretch! Support Our Share Offer in Looe πŸ“’

Our Info Point will be open every day this week. Come and see us at the old Larssons cafΓ© on Buller St, near the quay:

πŸ“… Wednesday 29th: 10:30am - 2:00pm
πŸ“… Thursday 30th: 10:00am - 2:00pm
πŸ“… Friday 31st: 10:30am - 2:00pm

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities 28/05/2024

🚨 It’s the last few days! Friday, 31st May, is our final day for the share offer in Looe. We've had an amazing response so far, and we're immensely grateful to everyone who has invested. We're now into the last stretch – let's make it count!

πŸ’° Our progress so far:
Β£171,700 invested
109 people are now member/investors

πŸ’‘ Haven't got Β£100? No problem! You can pay monthly for your shares. Our subscription offer is open till the last day. Just sign up and set up a Standing Order from your bank – any amount you like from Β£10/month. It's all on the website. No charges or interest – every penny goes straight to your shares.πŸŽ‰ Join the happy crowd! Click Below!
Looe Community Land Trust

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities A new charity, supporting Cornwall's coastal communities to buy and refurbish property for secure rental to local people. Our first project is the Coastguard Flats in Looe.

Photos from Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats - 's post 27/05/2024

🚨 It's the Last Week! Please Support Us if You Can 🚨

⏰ Friday, 31st May, is the final day! Our share offer in Looe has been a huge success, thanks to all our amazing investors. We’re in the last week now, the offer closes this Friday.

If you haven't already, now's your chance to join in. Remember – every pound you put in is worth two, thanks to our double-your-money grant from Co-ops UK!

πŸ“¬ Keep an eye out for our newsletter coming soon!
Thank you for your support! 🌊🏠✨

Looe Community Land Trust

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities 24/05/2024

πŸ’° Only 7 Days Left! Can't Afford Β£100 upfront? Pay monthly!

With just 7 days left to show your support, don't miss out! You can now pay monthly for your shares by setting up a Standing Order from your bank. Choose any amount from Β£10/month! It's easy - just fill in your details on our website and you're good to go. Plus, there are no charges or interest - every penny goes straight to your shares.

This option is made possible by a special interest-free support loan from Co-op & Community Finance.

Visit our website for more details and join us before it's too late!

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities A new charity, supporting Cornwall's coastal communities to buy and refurbish property for secure rental to local people. Our first project is the Coastguard Flats in Looe.

Photos from Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats - 's post 23/05/2024

We are thrilled to share that we received the "Organization of the Year" award earlier this week, presented to us by the Mayor of Looe Town during the Mayor Making ceremony at the Guild Hall. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for your incredible support! πŸŒŸπŸ†

With just 8 days remaining to show your support, now is the perfect time to get involved! If you are unable to pay for a share in one go, you can contribute monthly by setting up a Standing Order from your bank. Choose any amount starting from Β£10/month! It's simple - just fill in your details on our website and you're all set. There are no fees - every penny goes directly to your shares.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Looe Community Land Trust

22/05/2024

🌟 Visit us in Looe! 🌟

Our Information Point is now fully open in Looe until 30 May! You can find us at the old Larssons CafΓ© premises in Buller St. πŸ“

Come along with any questions:

This week:
πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM

Next week:
πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
πŸ—“οΈ Thursday: 10 AM - 2 PM
πŸ—“οΈ Friday: 10 AM - 2 PM

Looe Community Land Trust

21/05/2024

This is to advise everyone of a change to our Looe Coastguard Flats shares target.

The community shares campaign is attracting a huge amount of interest and a lot of investors, but the total raised so far is relatively low. This has brought home just how severe the Cost of Living crisis really is, and confirmed what we knew already: decent housing that people can afford, and low bills, are hugely important.

We’re going to persist and keep pushing the publicity, and we’re tremendously grateful to everyone who has bought shares – but it’s clear that we won’t reach our initial target of Β£250,000.

After long discussion, we have decided to reduce our aim to a more modest Β£100,000 from our supporters. This will of course be doubled by the Co-ops UK Booster Fund, so taking us close to our original target. We will seek further grants/loans to complete the budget for the remainder.
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THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities 20/05/2024

🌟 Love Looe? Join Us in Building a Stronger Community! 🌟

We are inviting everyone who loves Looe to invest in β€œcommunity shares” starting from just Β£100! By doing so, you'll strengthen our chances, gain part-ownership of local housing, and help build a genuine community base. 🌻

✨ Everyone who buys shares gets a vote, so you'll truly have a say in how it works. Plus, enjoy a 3% interest return!

πŸ’‘ If it's easier, you can pay monthly from Β£10/month with no fees or extra interest.

πŸ“… Hurry, our share offer ends on the 31st of May! πŸ“…

For full details, check out our Share Offer prospectus on our website, at Looe Library, or from our Info Point in town.

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities A new charity, supporting Cornwall's coastal communities to buy and refurbish property for secure rental to local people. Our first project is the Coastguard Flats in Looe.

16/05/2024

🏠Support the Looe Community! Save and Restore the Looe Coastguard Flats!🏠

Join us in preserving heritage and providing homes for locals! The Council-owned Coastguard Flats on North Rd await transformation. With your support, we'll refurbish these Grade II historic buildings ensuring they're let to local people on secure long-term tenancies, at low rent. 🌟

Why?

🌟 Make a Difference - Your support safeguards homes for local residents.

πŸ’¬ True Ownership - As a member, your voice matters, regardless of your investment size.

πŸ’° Financial Benefits - Earn up to 3% annual interest, plus the flexibility to withdraw your investment when fully operational.

🌍 Sustainable Impact: Once refurbished, these flats will sustain themselves, becoming a vital asset for Looe. We are investing heavily in energy and cost reduction to help the planet and the tenants.

πŸ“† Act Now!
β€’ Share Offer Open: NOW!
β€’ Share Offer Closes: May 31, 2024
β€’ Range: Β£100 - Β£25,000

🌟 Together, let's create lasting positive change. Invest in Coastguard Flats today! 🌟

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities 03/05/2024

✨ Exciting Update on the Looe Coastguard Flats Share Offer! ✨

We have some incredible news to share about our ongoing efforts to save the Looe Coastguard Flats! Our Community Shares campaign just received a major boost thanks to a pound-for-pound grant from Co-ops UK!

Co-ops UK is a support organization that recognizes the importance of our project and will match private donations pound-for-pound up to Β£100,000! This generous contribution will propel us forward in our mission. Learn more about Co-ops UK below.

More good news! We are extending our share offer to make the most of this amazing opportunity!

πŸ“… New Share Offer Deadline: Friday, 31 May

Make the most of this opportunity and purchase your shares now! Not ready to invest a large sum upfront? No problem! You can pay monthly for as little as Β£10/month.

Visit our website www.threeseas.org.uk to fill in your details and get started.

⭐️ Set up a Standing Order through your bank for any amount you like.
⭐️ No charges or interest to payβ€”every penny goes directly toward your shares.

Thanks to an interest-free support loan from Co-op & Community Finance, you can now participate in our share offer with ease! Learn more about this organization below!

πŸ”— www.uk.coop
πŸ”— www.coopfinance.coop

THREE SEAS supporting Cornwall's Coastal Communities A new charity, supporting Cornwall's coastal communities to buy and refurbish property for secure rental to local people. Our first project is the Coastguard Flats in Looe.

25/04/2024

πŸŽ‰ It's Zoom Call Day! πŸŽ‰
The wait is over! Join us tonight at 7:30pm for our open Zoom call. We're excited to connect with all of you, answer your questions, and share more about our project.

If you haven't already, email us at [email protected] with the words β€œInfo day” in the subject line to receive the Zoom link.

Looe Community Land Trust

24/04/2024

⏰ Last Call! ⏰
Our open Zoom call is happening tomorrow at 7:30pm! If you haven't already, RSVP now by emailing us at [email protected] with the words β€œInfo day” in the subject line to secure your spot.

We can't wait to chat with you and hear your thoughts! Don't miss out on this chance to connect with our team and learn more about our project. See you there!

Looe Community Land Trust

23/04/2024

πŸ”” Friendly Reminder! πŸ””
Our open Zoom call is just around the corner! Join us this Thursday, the 25th at 7:30pm for an engaging discussion about our project. It's going to be an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. Make sure to RSVP by emailing us at [email protected] with the words β€œInfo day” in the subject line to receive the Zoom link!

Looe Community Land Trust

22/04/2024

🌊 Join Us for a Zoom Chat! 🌊
We're excited to invite you to join us for an open Zoom call this Thursday, the 25th at 7:30pm! πŸ“… Whether you're curious about our project, have questions, or just want to connect, we'd love to chat with you!

To get the Zoom link, simply send us an email at [email protected] with the words β€œInfo day” in the subject line and we'll make sure you're all set to join the conversation. πŸ’Œ

We want to emphasize that our team is committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for everyone. We do not tolerate any form of abuse or harassment. Let's come together for constructive and positive discussions! 🌟

We are looking forward to seeing you there! Let's dive into some great discussions together! 🌊
(Please note that the Zoom call will be recorded for documentation and promotional purposes. Your participation implies consent to this recording.)
Looe Community Land Trust

Photos from The Cornish Times's post 19/04/2024

Thank you The Cornish Times!

BBC - Looe Coastguard Flats Community Share Offer 04.04.24 18/04/2024

πŸ“ΊDid you catch our feature on BBC Spotlight about the Looe Coastguard Flats and our recent activity in town? ✨ If not, now's your chance!


Looe Community Land Trust

BBC - Looe Coastguard Flats Community Share Offer 04.04.24 Three Seas, BBC Spotlight, Looe Coastguard Flats Community Share Offer, 04.04.24

15/04/2024
15/04/2024

Big thanks to the Looe Sea Swimmers for their incredible support! 🌊 Taking our banner out to sea with them and doing what they do best shows true community spirit and dedication!πŸ₯Ά Together, we're making waves for the Coastguard Flats project. Let's keep the momentum going! πŸ™ŒπŸŒŠ
Looe Community Land Trust

Photos from Three Seas - Looe Coastguard Flats - 's post 12/04/2024

🏠 Shout out to the Incredible Team at Looe Heritage Land Train! πŸš‚

A huge thank you to Jamielee, Matt, Alison and Simon who run the brilliant Looe Land Train! Happily supporting the Coastguard Flats project! Together, we're making a real difference in our community! 🌊🌊🌊

Looe Land Train
Looe Community Land Trust

Revitalising Looe: The Transformation of Coastguard Flats - Cornish Stuff 12/04/2024

Thank you, Cornish Stuff for featuring our project to restore Looe's historic Coastguard Flats. Your support is invaluable in spreading awareness about our mission to provide affordable housing while preserving local heritage. 🌊🌊🌊

Revitalising Looe: The Transformation of Coastguard Flats - Cornish Stuff In an ambitious move to revitalise a piece of Looe's heritage while addressing local housing needs, the community is rallying to save and restore the historic Coastguard Flats on North Rd. This Grade II listed building, owned by the Council and situated in the heart of West Looe, stands on the brink...

09/04/2024

It has come to our attention that some people have wanted to check on the legal status of Three Seas Cornwall, but have inadvertently gone to the wrong register. We would like to clarify the position and reassure our members and investors as follows:

Three Seas Cornwall is a Community Benefit Society – a community cooperative - registered in November 2023 with the Financial Conduct Authority, our governing body. This is the organisation responsible for the project to save the Looe Coastguard Flats. Our registration certificate and details can be found at the FCA Mutuals Register: Mutuals Public Register: Three Seas Cornwall https://mutuals.fca.org.uk/Search/Society/31571

Before creating the new Three Seas Cornwall structure, we ran a separate Limited Company, with charity registration, called Three Seas Ltd. In September 2023, the Board of Directors decided to close this company and move our work to the new Three Seas Cornwall – as above – because the new legal form is better suited to our aims.

The closure of the old unwanted company has taken far longer than expected, due to delays at Companies House. As a result, the name still appears on that register, showing imminent closure and also overdue annual accounts. These are administrative questions and nothing at all to do with Three Seas Cornwall, the community shares or the future of our project.

We regret any confusion caused by the Companies House delay in completing the closure of the old registration. If you would like further information, please write to us: [email protected]

The community aiming to raise millions to bring derelict cottages back to life | ITV News 04/04/2024

Catch our feature on ITV News West Country about the Looe Coastguard Flats and our activity in the town yesterday!

Check out the coverage for all the details:
https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-04/the-community-aiming-to-raise-millions-to-bring-derelict-cottages-back-to-life?fbclid=IwAR0InUu7L9tZkv_uK4HpA9q5J6Tu0_8vTWSmAsordJy7ATJfKU_jPFkLHQk_aem_ATbSUUDi27MFfMYiDkpVvv76ggfm44e5EkOIriPLDG9LNgnvPSycHG4H2flOdjRaAjv8wiQs_C0ivJ7pj6VBQlgr

Looe Community Land Trust

The community aiming to raise millions to bring derelict cottages back to life | ITV News A project to save a group of abandoned cottages in Looe and turn them into affordable housing for local people has moved a step closer to its goal. | ITV News West Country

Photos from SJM Drone Imaging's post 04/04/2024

Fantastic shots from SJM Drone Imaging! A massive thank you to the Looe Sea Swimming Group! 🌊

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