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We work with others on policy, advocacy and
campaigning work to create change for
communities in Wales.
Click here to read our manifesto.
Community Rights
Our Strong Welsh Communities Manifesto called for more recognition and rights for communities, specifically in relation to the asset transfer process. We want to see communities in Wales granted stronger rights to own and control buildings and local land, through the development of brand-new legislation, based on experiences elsewhere in the UK.
We know that legislation alone will not be enough to create long-term change and want to see accompanying resources and support to help build capacity within community organisations and groups.
We are also part of the Community Ownership Group which exists in order to see more assets being run by communities, especially if those assets are at risk of loss to the community. The group is a network of organisations who all work with community groups who have come together to make the case for changes to the process by which communities can take ownership of assets. We believe the system needs reform, regardless of whether the asset is transferring from a public, private, or voluntary sector organisation.
Click here to read our manifesto.
Investment
Our Strong Welsh Communities Manifesto called for the next round of money from UK dormant stocks, shares, insurance and pension funds to be used to give communities in Wales the long-term, flexible funding they need to plan and deliver projects in their local areas.
The expanded Dormant Assets Act, which provides an estimated £44m for Wales from unused shares and pension funds (£880m across the UK), provides a unique opportunity to develop long-term, flexible funding models providing a critical investment for communities.
We want to see a Community Wealth Fund for Wales which could provide community-based organisations with access to long-term flexible funding for community action. Funding of this nature can sustain activities that will impact across generations, whilst also building local resilience and strong community assets.
To join the group working to develop a Community Wealth Fund campaign, please contact eleri.williams@bct.wales
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