Community assets and ownership
The resources in this hub have been designed to help you protect, save, or manage a community space or community asset in your local area.
When we talk about a community asset or space we mean buildings or land which are used for the well-being or social interest of the local community. These may include parks and open green spaces, libraries, cinemas and other cultural spaces, swimming pools and other leisure facilities, community centres, youth centres, nurseries or pubs.
Community ownership ensures that local people have control over the buildings and spaces that have significance to them and that these spaces are used in ways that meet the priorities and needs of the local community.
How to write your business plan for a capital funding application
Information about what you should include in your business plan for your COF application.
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Top tips for writing a strong business case for capital grant funding
This guide provides advice for building a strong business case for capital funding
Top tips for submitting your capital funding grant application
This guide provides general advice for submitting your capital funding grant application
What are Assets of Community Value (ACV)?
Assets of Community Value (ACV) form a part of the Community Right to Bid.
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Understanding the Community Right to Bid
Community Right to Bid allows communities to nominate buildings/land as an asset of community value.
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Tips and Advice for Capital Grant Projects
Advice and tips for groups that are taking on capital grant projects from COF grantees.
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What is a Community Buyout and what are the benefits of it?
Find out how community groups can take on an existing business or space.
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A Brief Guide to Legal Structures
A comprehensive guide to common types of legal structures used by community groups.
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How to set up a rural community business
This guide help you from your idea to the moment you cut the ribbon.
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Don't lose your community's building or space -nominate an Asset of Community Value (ACV)
Nominate places and spaces that are important to local people as Assets of Community Value.
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How to create an online map of community assets
Online maps can be a great way of sharing what’s going on in your community.
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