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Community Asset Transfer (CAT)

Community Asset Transfer (CAT). What is it? “ the transfer of land or buildings from the council’s freehold ownership into the stewardship and / or ownership of third sector organisations” Third sector organisations are often “best placed to manage facilities in their communities”

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Community Asset Transfer (CAT)

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  1. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) What is it? “the transfer of land or buildings from the council’s freehold ownership into the stewardship and / or ownership of third sector organisations” Third sector organisations are often “best placed to manage facilities in their communities” CAT “empowers local communities, puts local organisations in control, encourages pride of place and generates wealth in Bristol communities” Bristol City Council Community Asset Transfer Policy 2010

  2. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Where has it happened in Bristol?

  3. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Owner wanted to develop 2003: BCC buys site AVCT awarded license to manage 2005: Awarded £4.8 million from Heritage Lottery Fund Where has it happened in Bristol? Arnos Value Cemetery Trust

  4. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Outline Process: Step 1 – Establish Foundations (6-9 months) Establish a core steering group Publicity and communication Skills database What sort of organisation? (e.g. charity, community interest company etc) Map the current state Identify funding sources Visits to other CAT projects

  5. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Step 2: Building a strong case (6 – 9 months) Formal expression of interest to council about community asset transfer Wide consultation with users, stakeholders, council, other groups Develop a vision with community + architects, funders, legal advisors, Longer term fundraising Develop a robust business plan Step 3: Arranging Transfer (6 – 9 months) Formal process of transfer with council.

  6. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Caveats & Cautions: Hard work, long process, no guarantee – requires determination Must transfer an asset – not a liability! Nolegal liability at this stage – but at some point will need governance and the accountability that goes with that. But we also have to be realistic about the alternative …

  7. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) How can you get involved? Stay in touch & tell your friends and neighbours Sign up to be on the contact list. Connect around specific skills, interests, uses e.g. bowling club; toddlers group; wildlife; sports; etc e.g. website, social media, fundraising, publicity Consider joining the core steering group: To take a lead in the overall process

  8. Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Responses ? To find out more or to get involved please contact: http://friendsofhorfieldcommon.weebly.com/links.html

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