The Rural Services Network would like to make our community members aware of a free service offered by the ATU to any community or voluntary organisation involved, interested in or considering taking on responsibility for a transferred asset.
The Asset Transfer Unit (ATU) helps to empower local people and organisations to transform land and buildings into vibrant community spaces whilst supporting the development of a thriving third sector. They claim to be the leading provider of expert advice, guidance and support concerning the transfer of under-used land and buildings from the public sector to community ownership and management – helping organisations to develop those assets and deliver long-term social, economic and environmental benefits.
The Unit is led and managed by the Development Trusts Association – the UK’s leading network of community enterprise practitioners – in association with Community Matters and the Local Government Association. It is funded by Communities and Local Government.
Details of the ATU’s free service to Community members can be seen by clicking here.
We hope this may be of interest to some of you,
