Asset Transfer

Asset transfer involves the transfer of the ownership of land or buildings from government organisations such as local authorities to community groups such as local sports clubs and trusts, often at a discounted price provided there is a benefit to the local community.

As many sporting assets such as playing pitches and clubhouses are currently owned by local authorities and other public sector bodies it is important for the future of community sport that Sport England is able to support both local authorities and sports clubs in the effective management of these assets.

With local authority budgets coming under pressure there is an increased appetite to explore asset transfer. This presents sports clubs and national governing bodies with opportunities to take ownership of their own facilities; it may also provide non-asset owning sports clubs with their first chance to take on a building.

We are committed to providing leadership in this area for all community sports partners. We have created a comprehensive toolkit to support both community sports clubs and local authorities through the asset transfer process. This web page will also be updated to include the latest developments around asset transfer that will impact on sport.

The Community Sport Asset Transfer Toolkit

The Community Sport Asset Transfer Toolkit is a bespoke, interactive web based tool that provides a step by step guide through each stage of the asset transfer process.

Asset transfer is a complex area and can often be a daunting task for a sports club to undertake, especially those run mainly by volunteers. Developed in partnership with Locality - the UK’s leading network for community-led organisations - the toolkit aims to make the process as accessible as possible by providing step by step information, resources and case studies.

Click here to access the toolkit

Asset Transfer enquiries

For all enquiries relating to community sport asset transfer please contact asset.transfer@sportengland.org