Community asset transfer

Organisations offering support

Community Asset Transfer can be a complex process. It is vital that groups can access assistance and support to be successful. There are a number of sources of support and information, some of which are provided below.

Scottish Government - asset transfer legislation and guidance
VASLAN – local third-sector interface organisation that supports local voluntary organizations
COSS - Community Ownership Support Services (COSS) is an independent Scottish Government organisation that provides support to organisations who are looking to complete a community asset transfer
Community Enterprise - provides development support to social enterprises, charities, and voluntary groups to help make ideas a reality. They offer the accelerate program, which provides free and bespoke support to local organisations
Business Gateway – providing support to organisations with social economy or income generation as part of their model
Scottish Land Fund - supporting urban and rural communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.
Scottish Football Association – guidance on asset transfer for grassroots football clubs
Firstport - offers assistance in developing social enterprises with guidance and funding support