community ownership support service
Edinburgh
The Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) has been funded by the Scottish
Government to support community based groups in Scotland take a stake in or
ownership of previously publicly owned land or buildings. We also support and
advice relevant authorities on all aspects of the asset transfer process This
adviser-based service is being delivered Scotland wide and aims to provide
individual community groups and public bodies with a bespoke support service
from the first steps to the completion of the asset transfer. Our support
includes a combination of - Expert advice on all aspects of asset transfer
Training courses on the asset transfer and asset development process A wealth of
written materials and training modules Web access to information on good
practice, toolkits and case studies. Sign-posting to other support agencies
Communities will also be able to link into the Development Trusts Association
Scotland’s wider network to explore the wide range of business models being
adopted by other communities throughout Scotland and across the UK.