The Hometown Foundation sponsors of the Owenstown concept and landowner of the site, believes that strong communities are the key to a sustainable, prosperous future. It is a charity set up to enable community development based on established co-operative principles. This is an approach that allows people to achieve success and improve their lifestyle through the regeneration of their own community.
The Owenstown co-operative gives control to the local residents and businesses, to ensure a sense of pride and belief in the community. Income generated will be ploughed back into the town’s community services.