Asset Transfer Unit (UK)

Introduction

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 provide 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 ATU is delivered by the Development Trusts Association in association with Community Matters and the Local Government Association, and funded by Communities and Local Government.

Areas of Work

The ATU delivers three areas of work:

1. Advancing Assets for Communities Demonstration Programme

1. Support Contract for the Community Assets Programme

1. Cascading Asset Transfer - a training programme for infrastructure organisations supporting asset transfer

Current Projects

Some of the ATU's success stories can be found on its website and on Building Community, the ATU's dedicated website for showcasing examples of Community Asset Transfer.

Publications

The ATU's policy and research documents are available here.

Testimonials

What are people saying about the ATU?

More Information

Internal Links

• P2P

External Links

• http://atu.org.uk/ Asset Transfer Unit Home Page]
• Twitter