Community Asset Transfer and Support Programme

Thinking of Taking on a Community Building or Land?

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has launched a new Community Assets Programme, offering local voluntary and community organisations the chance to take on council-owned buildings or apply for major grants to improve existing community spaces.

This initiative is designed to help groups create lasting impact through better access to physical spaces that support their work.

Managing a community asset can be a rewarding experience, providing a permanent base and deeper community connections. However, it also comes with significant responsibilities, including long-term planning, maintenance, and financial sustainability.

To help organisations decide whether this opportunity is right for them, Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE), in partnership with Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, held two online sessions explaining:

what Community Asset Transfer involves
who is eligible to apply
what to consider before taking on a building or land
how to prepare for the Expression of Interest stage
where to find support for developing a business case in 2026

A recording is available below to watch along with all of the supporting documentation.

Click here to read more about the Community Assets Transfer and Support Programme

Watch the recording

Download the supporting documentation to help you with the process

VASE- CAT presentation (pdf)

Risk & Responsibility Checklist – Community Asset Transfer (pdf)

Expression of Interest (EOI) GUIDE – RBBC Community Asset Transfer (word format)

Community Asset Transfer – Readiness Heat Map (word format)

Community Assest Transfer & Community Ownership – Links Pack (word format)

Collated Q&A from briefings (word format)

If you require this documetation in a different format please email info@vase.org.uk

Got a question?

email: communitypartnerships@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Do you want support with the process?

Get in touch with us by email: info@vase.org.uk