Managing Community Assets event report

Paula Reynolds, Director of Member Services at NICVA welcomed the audience and introduced the topic, noting that the event was organised in conjunction with Charity Bank, the Social Economy Network and UCIT.

In introducing the event Paula provided an overview of the current policy and economic context relevant to the management of community assets. Most notably this included information on the Quirk Report; the Cabinet Office report on the role of the third sector in managing public assets; and the analysis of the impact of the future Comprehensive Spending Review on public sector cuts.

Two case studies were delivered by Paula Bradshaw, Greater Village Regeneration Trust and Paul Roberts, Ashton Community Trust.

Both presentations centred on the development of their projects; their successes and failures in managing assets in terms of income generation and local involvement; where they have found most support; the impact of the recession and any future plans they have.

Resources

Download a full copy of the report, including information on the workshops and feedback sessions.

There is also a Community Assets group on CommunityNI, where you're invited to promote awareness, share information and join in discussion about developing and managing community assets. Registering on the site is free and should take no more than a minute or two.