Community Asset Transfer (CAT)

A Community Asset Transfer (CAT) happens when a Public Sector Body transfers the management or ownership of a property asset to a community body.

The Council has a policy, guidance and process for managing CATs.

The guidance has useful information for community bodies that are considering a CAT:

Voluntary organisations
Co–operatives
Mutual
Social enterprises
Town/Community Councils

The guidance also sets out the types of assets that may or will not be considered for a CAT.

The guidance details the Council's decision process when considering CAT applications. The CAT process is based on a few key principles:

Community need
Support of the Council’s wider aims and objectives
The need to ensure transparency and sustainability of any proposals

The CAT application process has three stages:

Expression of interest
Full business plan
Decision

01446 700111
antovey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Colwinston Village Hall building and playing field (including the MUGA)

Colwinston

Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan

CF71 7NL

An Expression of Interest application has been received in respect of the above within the Vale of Glamorgan and under the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Community Asset Transfer procedure the Council is required to advertise the property in accordance with its procedure. A Community Asset Transfer is the transfer of management and/or ownership of public land and buildings to a community organisation.

Should any interested party wish to make a similar application please submit an Expression of Interest in accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer procedure and guidance which can be found here.

Send a Stage 1 Expression of Interest form and any other supporting documents initially to:

Andrew Tovey

Strategic Estates Group

Property Section

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Civic Offices

Holton Road

Barry

CF63 4RU

Or email: antovey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Expressions of Interest should be submitted by 5.00pm on Wednesday 28^th May 2025

Sources of Further Information and Guidance for Applicants

Big Lottery Fund

The Big Lottery Fund distributes millions of pounds to help community groups and charitable projects in the UK.

CLAS Cymru

CLAS Cymru helps community growing groups, landowners and others involved in land access. They aim to work collaboratively to make more land available for community growth.

Community Matters

Community Matters is the national membership and support organisation for the community sector. They encourage voluntary and community action at a neighbourhood level.

Community Rights

My Community has all the latest tools, tips and ideas to make communities even better places to live. They also have information on community rights and grant programmes.

DTA Wales

The DTA portal is for a range of people and organisations interested in the development of land and building assets to benefit the community.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services

GVS helps to improve the quality of life of communities by supporting volunteering opportunities.

Locality

The Asset Transfer Unit (ATU) promotes and supports community asset transfers.

NALC

National Association of Local Councils in England and Wales.

One Voice Wales

One Voice Wales is the principal organisation for Community and Town Councils in Wales. They provide a strong voice representing the councils' interests and a range of high quality services to support their work.

Wales Co-operative Centre

The Wales Co-operative Centre is a co-operative, focused on building a fairer, greener economy and a more equal society. They support the development of social entrepreneurship, enterprises and co-operatives in Wales.

Wales Council for Voluntary Action

WCVA support and represent Wales’ third sector. They represent and campaign for voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities.

Welsh Government

Welsh Government toolkit to assist community groups considering CAT's for sport, arts and cultural uses.