Conclusion The analysis detailed in the report and the Appendix offers a wealth of information to support the forum in its future aims for protecting its community assets. The guides to Community Right to Bid and Asset Transfer, along with the case studies of Ivy House and Quarrington Hill Community Centre, provide food for thought on how, when and why the Forum should consider nominating a building to be listed as an asset of community value and/or pursuing an asset transfer. Local assets have been reviewed in detail in the Appendix, and there are useful points to consider, and the steps that need to be taken to ensure successful nomination. The Appendix also includes suggested answers to complete the nomination form for Fareshares, REPA and Darwin Court Swimming Pool and Health Centre. Please use this table for your benefit; it is intended to aid the Forum’s assessment of local sites in the future. As well as community ownership models, the report also includes management models useful for the Jack Hobbes Centre and the Rockingham Centre. The summary of Community Development Trusts, and case studies of High Trees, Crystal Palace Trust, and the Exeter and St. James Trust provide successful ideas for the Forum to consider: partnerships with communications experts, offering a share scheme to members, local authority collaboration to become an accredited learning provider, and using Locality contacts to secure future funding. Similarly, the summary of social enterprise models and the case study of Up Tutoring, with support from Prevista offers the Forum an opportunity to access support mechanisms in Southwark. The Forum has so much support on its doorstep! Finally, the residents’ views on the relationship between the Rockingham Estate and the REPA have been documented, as well as an assessment of redeveloping Dickens Square Park to promote collaboration, and become a vital community space in the local community. Although the group was unable to consult with all key stakeholders, progress has been made in improving the communication channels. The Forum should take full advantage of its location and diversity to reach its full potential.
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