Community Asset Transfers
About
We specialise in guiding community clubs through the complex process of Community Asset Transfers. Our team combines academic expertise, sector leadership, and hands-on experience with clubs across Scotland and the UK. We’ve helped organisations strengthen their governance, secure six-figure grant funding, and successfully take ownership of facilities through the CAT process.
How We Work
We offer flexible, tailored support that combines:
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Guidance from first idea to long-term management.
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Tools like checklists, templates, and frameworks.
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Capacity building for boards, committees, and volunteers.
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Partnerships with local authorities, funders, and governing bodies.
Who Is It For?
Our CAT services are designed for:
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Community sports clubs looking for security of tenure or ownership of facilities.
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Community trusts and charities keen to safeguard or expand local provision.
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Volunteer-led groups that need expert support to navigate the technical and financial complexities of a transfer.
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Emerging SCIOs or CASCs seeking to establish the right legal structure for asset ownership.
Why Choose Us?
Experience
We’ve guided clubs through successful CATs and know the pitfalls.
Value
Transparent pricing from £1000.
Practical
Our checklists, templates, and training make complex processes manageable.
Credible
With expertise in sport governance and finance, we build funder and stakeholder confidence.
What We Provide
We provide comprehensive support at every stage of a Community Asset Transfer, helping clubs turn ambition into reality. From feasibility testing and community consultation to business planning, negotiations, and handover, we ensure clubs are well-prepared, funder-ready, and equipped to manage their assets responsibly.
Support
ompliance, reporting, and fundraising guidance from day one.
Feasibility & Readiness
We help you test whether a Community Asset Transfer is the right move for your organisation. This includes assessing community demand, technical viability, and financial sustainability using practical tools such as readiness checklists and feasibility study frameworks.
Business Planning & Financial Modelling
A strong business case is essential to win approval and attract funding. We work with you to create robust business plans, detailed financial projections, and clear community benefit frameworks that give funders and stakeholders confidence in your project.
Legal Structures & Governance
The right legal framework underpins every successful transfer. We guide clubs and community groups in setting up or converting to structures such as SCIOs, CICs, or CASCs, ensuring governance arrangements are fit for purpose and meet eligibility requirements.
Community Consultations
Evidence of local support is critical. We design and deliver consultation processes, from surveys and workshops to stakeholder mapping, to demonstrate genuine community backing and capture the needs and aspirations of your members and wider public.
Negotiation & Agreement
Securing fair and sustainable terms with the asset owner can be complex. We prepare you with financial models, negotiation strategies, and draft agreements to ensure clarity on responsibilities, costs, and community use arrangements.
Handover & Transition
Taking on an asset is about more than signing a contract. We help you plan for utilities, compliance, insurance, staffing, and communications so the facility is safe, operational, and launch-ready from day one.
