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Asset Transfer Tools

Publications & Tools

Making Buildings Work for Your Community

An introduction to the design process and some practical advice for communities who are embarking on or are looking into the refurbishment of a building for community use

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To Have & to Hold

A Guide to Asset Development for Communities & Social Enterprises

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Community-led Spaces

A guide for local authorities and community groups looking at the issues involved in transferring ownership and management of public space from local authorities to community groups.

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Swimming Pool Guide

A guide highlighting the key considerations for community owned and managed swimming pools.

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The Green Asset Guide

A guide for community organisations on how to reduce the environmental impact of the refurbishing a building.

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Funding Guide for Communities

A guide to give community groups the best chance of making a successful funding application.

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Community Share & Bond Issues

A guide for community organisations considering the potential of share issues.

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Inspiring Change

A resource for communities who are motivated and ready for action to make their plans become reality.

This booklet is not available for download as there is an accompanying DVD – please contact aileen [at] dtascot [dot] org [dot] uk for a copy to be posted to you.

So you want to set up a Development Trust?

The essential step by step guide to getting it right.

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Other Useful Information

Promoting Asset Transfer Project- Empowering Communities

Our initial review of policy and practice across Scotland.

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The Quirk Review

A review of community management and ownership of assets.

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation Review

On community ownership of assets.

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