What is an asset transfer?
Under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, community groups can ask to buy or lease any land or buildings that belong to:
- a local authority
- Scottish Ministers
- a range of other Scottish public bodies
When this sort of request is granted, it's called an asset transfer.
How can a community group make an asset transfer request?
A community group can make a request by contacting the relevant body. When they do this, they must explain:
- what they want to do with the asset
- how having the asset will be good for their community
There are also specific rules on eligibility and supporting information. This is explained in the Scottish Government's guidance for community transfer bodies.
Read the Scottish Government's guidance for community transfer bodies
Stirling Council has a process for asset transfers. To find out more about this, please email asset-transfer@stirling.gov.uk.
Asset transfer documents
Crianlarich Community Garden - Strathfillan Community Development Trust (SCDT)
- SCDT Notice of Application for Community Asset Transfer (CAT)
- SCDT Crianlarich Community Garden Project Proposal
- SCDT Community Consultation Results 2023
- SCDT Crianlarich Community Garden Boardwalk Project Brief
- SCDT Plan of area to be transferred
- SCDT Proposed Site layout
- SCDT Community Garden Stage 2 Application Form
Balmaha Cark Park
- Balmaha stage 2 validation letter
- Asset transfer — stage 2, Balmaha car park
- East Loch Lomond Community Trust constitution
- East Loch Lomond Community Trust business plan — stage 2, car park asset transfer
- Letter of support from Lord Graham
Town Break
- Town Break - Application Form
- Town Break - Business Plan
- Town Break - Validation Notice
- Town Break - Notification of Request