ABCs of Community Assets Training in Lambeth and Southwark
Stour Trust and Stir to Action in partnership with Impact on Urban Health and Community Southwark are delivering a series of workshops to support community groups based in Lambeth and Southwark, with the ins and outs of securing, purchasing and running community assets. From designing the right structure for your business, to securing investment and looking at lease options for community spaces, this training will offer a rounded, in person series of workshops, with real life case studies and the opportunity to visit projects and share with peers over food.
As well as community representatives we also welcome attendance from members of local councils and landowners who would like to better understand how their land can be used for and by the community.
Workshop dates
This is part of a series of workshops, and details of the full programme can be found on Eventbrite.
Contact us regarding any of the above via hannah@stourtrust.com.
| Workshop | Date | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Introduction to Community Assets | 08.10.2025 | What are community assets? How are they transforming local economies? And how can you apply this approach to your own city, town, or neighbourhood? Click here for more information |
| Part 2: Designing the right structure | 22.10.2025 | When taking on a community asset, you’ll need to establish a legal entity to own or manage it. Who should own the asset? Who should make the decisions? And who should benefit from its economic and social value? Click here for more information |
| Part 3: Developing a Business Model | 10.11.2025 | For community assets to thrive, it’s essential to have a business model that does not rely on a single source of income, and is at least based on cost recovery, if not profitable enough to reinvest in the asset and services. Click here for more information |
| Part 4: Raising Investment | 19.11.2025 | This workshop will explore innovative approaches to raising finance, including how to secure more flexible terms from social investors, encourage patient investment from local supporters, as well as match funding opportunities from public and charitable institutions. Click here for more information |
| Part 5: Lease or Purchase Options | 03.12.2025 | In this workshop, we will discuss how community groups are using different types of leases to secure vital assets, and why an increasing number of them are looking to secure ownership to avoid the rapid gentrification of local economies. Click here for more information |
| ABCs of Community Assets: Study Visit | 10.12.2025 | Join this study visit for a guided tour of their buildings, a learning session, and Q&A with the founders. A light lunch is included. Click here for more information |