asset transfer
Collaborative working and an understanding of local needs is vital for successful asset transfer say LK2 directors Andrew Kitchen and Gary Johnson.
ALTHOUGH many communities, sporting groups and teams may feel their local sporting facilities are not up to scratch, it can be difficult for individuals to pinpoint why and furthermore consider how, they could be optimised to better meet their needs. Local insight and asset transfer can help address this problem, but this strategy requires partnership working and a lot of data. An asset transfer occurs when the
management or ownership of a facility is transferred, usually from public bodies – such as local authorities – to community and voluntary organisations or social and community enterprises. This process can be used to unlock space on a site or alter it to better serve the needs of local people, community groups and organisations. However, the concept of asset transfer is
impractical unless it is supported by in-depth information on the surrounding area, providing a real understanding of what the local
community wants and needs in order to become more active. Rather than looking at an individual site or sport, it is important to begin by considering a wider area to make sure existing and future facilities will work together and are futureproofed. Our sport & leisure team work collaboratively
with partners such as 4 Global Consulting to obtain the most accurate, up to date data, which outlines everything from the demographic of the people using a certain facility, their distance from it and how long they spend on average when using a facility. This data is 96 per cent accurate, and is a real insight into the existing usage of a particular site or sites. Alongside current usage, we are able to source data from surveys and other secondary resources which outlines the feedback and opinions of the local community and their requirements. This holistic approach ensures our clients can make informed decisions. Armed with this understanding, our team are able to establish latent demand, comprehend
where facilities should be placed and what they should and shouldn’t provide – putting together a real business case for asset transfer and the alteration of current sporting facilities. Sporting facilities are quickly becoming
more multi-functional; whereby they can be used not just for traditional team sport activities such as rugby and football, but more recently, urban adventure sports such as BMXing, wall climbing alongside other current physical and activity trends within the leisure sector. Alongside this, research can find that local communities require more leisure options locally, for example a café or creche, which can be factored into the footprint of an asset transfer scheme during the initial design phase. A great example of asset transfer in action is the £4.8m sports development at Rectory Park
The £4.8m sports development at Rectory Park is a great example of asset transfer
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