Iain Neville AWM Community Asset Transfer Seminar March 23 2010

Community Asset Transfer Iain Neville Head of Economic Inclusion

Advantage West Midlands – why us?
AWM as leader for the West Midlands Economic Strategy
20% of regional output gap due to economic exclusion
Third sector has critical role in addressing the gap
We asked DTA to undertake some research for us to confirm the potential for community asset transfer in the region, and where the Agency could play a part.

Research Conclusions – key issues
The first was “front end” – around the case for local authorities and the relationship between the local authority and community organisations
Based on that, we provided funding to Birmingham City Council - to enable them to develop; and complete the work they had already started.

Key Issues (2)
The second was around the way capital investment could be provided to apply the lessons and process from the first stage
That is why we contracted with Birmingham to provide the capital funding for Norton Hall Children and Family Centre and Perry Common Hall (WLCA)

Key issues (3)
Later stages of business operation
Advice, guidance and access to financial support to ensure sustainability
These are areas that we might need to come back to

Agency as Funder of Pilots
An appropriate role for the Agency in this policy area
Try out something new; learn the lessons (good and bad) ; share with others; and push to have the good practice embedded and taken up by others
Applied elsewhere - e.g. Connections to Opportunities

Conclusion
This project and seminar perfectly fits that process
We are keen to continue to facilitate learning
AND
We have played a part to help two community organisations to help their communities

Iain Neville AWM Community Asset Transfer Seminar March 23 2010

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