TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST IS SEEKING TO LEASE ITS FITNESS SUITE AT THE CLIMBING CENTRE, TRELEWIS, MID-GLAMORGAN
This is an excellent business opportunity for a local enterprise that should not be missed and tenders are now welcome. Viewing is also highly recommended.
For further details and to discuss this opportunity contact 01443 710827 or e-mail howard@lcsuk.net
Rhwydwaith Cymunedol Newid Hinsawdd Digwyddiadau Mehefin 2010
As you know we are holding four events in Llandudno, Llandinam , Newport and Carmarthen. These events offer community individuals and those working with communities an opportunity to hear of good work undertaken elsewhere in Wales and wider, to network with others in their locality and to develop skills that support their action.
If you would like further information or would to attend any of these Network events, please complete the form below and return it to Angharad Dalton on 07917 093992 or adalton@glam.ac.uk . Further information including full speaker and workshop details will be available shortly here: www.walescarbonfootprint.gov.uk.
Please find attached further and more detailed information on the Community Climate Change Networks in June
June Registration Form
Programme: Llandinam 14 june 10
Programme: Newport 23 june 10
Programme: Carmarthen 24 june 10
Programme: Llandudno 11 june 10
Rounded Developments Enterprises opens its new Eco Home Centre
The new Eco Home Centre is having its official opening on the 5th of June.
RDE is also offering as a part of the launch of the new Centre and its services a 10% discount for Development Trusts requiring Energy Performance Certificates carried out by RDE's qualified staff
For further information contact
Peter Draper - Co-ordinator
Rounded Developments Enterprises
Sustainable Building Centre
16 Wyndham Crescent
Canton
Cardiff
CF11 9EH
Tel: 029 20403399 and 029 20373094
www.rounded-developments.org.uk
www.sustainablebuildingresource.com
Creation Development Trust wins UK B.U.R.A. Award
Creation has recently won a national award for regeneration. To find out more about the organisation and the good work that it carries out in it community follow the links to articles on Creation Development Trust by the BBC and New Start Magazine
New Winner: Creation Development Trust (New Start Magazine)
Award for Garw Valley Initiative (BBC)
Viability Not Liability Seminars 2009
Community Asset Based Development
and Asset Transfer
Choice of Venues
17th March 2009 - Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Swansea SA4 4QN
1st May 2009 - Galeri Caernarfon LL55 1SQ
Are you a community organisation or social or community enterprise wanting to become more sustainable and develop your own asset base by acquiring a building or land or even a new build project?
Have you already made a start on the process but need expert advice and guidance on what is a viability or liability and how to develop or manage your asset?
Are you a local authority or other public body or social enterprise interested in finding out more about negotiating transfer of land or buildings to community ownership?
Community Asset Development is moving up the agenda in Wales. The recently launched Welsh Assembly Government Social Enterprise Action Plan for Wales highlights the Welsh Assembly Government commitment to Community Asset Development and Transfer of Public Assets. A new £8milion Community Asset Transfer Fund has been launched in 2009 by Leighton Andrews, Deputy Minister for Regeneration which will be administered by the Big Lottery Fund. The Development Trusts Association Wales (DTA Wales) is organising two ‘How to’ seminars in Wales that draw on the ground-breaking experience of our members (development trusts own assets worth more than £450 million across the UK) and other social enterprises in Wales and across the UK.
The seminars will be held at two exemplar social enterprises actively involved in asset development in South and North Wales, Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Nr. Swansea & the award winning Galeri Caernarfon.
The seminars will focus on understanding the policy context, opportunities and practical issues of community asset development, including:-
- The context and opportunities in Wales for asset development and transfer and disposal of land to community organisations and enterprises
- Negotiating asset transfer or purchase and viability
- Strategic and business planning and minimising risk
- Managing assets and developing skills – case studies & examples in Wales and elsewhere.
- Developing assets as a base for social and community enterprise and what to look out for.
- Financing assets – getting investment ready, using debt finance, working with partners.
- Getting help for your project – resources and advice from critical friends.
- Taking forward asset development and transfer in Wales – proactive partnerships.
Seminar Facilitators and Speakers
Lorraine Hart (Author of ‘To Have and To Hold: the DTA guide to asset development’) and Peter Williams, Director DTA Wales with Asset Development Case Studies by three Development Trusts in Wales.
Who should attend?
The seminar is aimed at social & community enterprises or community regeneration organisations, local authority officers & members or other public bodies, Welsh Assembly officers, housing organisations, Communities First partnerships or co-ordinators, business or social enterprise support organisations, consultants & funding bodies.
For further information & booking forms for the seminar, contact DTA Wales on
info@dtawales.org.uk or telephone 029 2019 0260.
Booking Form
Seminar Programme
With the support of 