Partnerships with Councils

Hello all

Our council owns community asset that they are trying to attract funding for to refurbish to make it a health and wellbeing centre but are stumbling due to a lack of charitable status. They have approached CAVS to form a partnership so we can bid together for funds.

I do not want asset transfer of the property, I think the risks are too high around maintenance of the building for CAVS. Has any of you entered into such a partnership with your local authority and what gains were in it for you?

I am thinking this is the Council just using our charitable status to get more funding. As a new CEO I would welcome your views!

Many thanks

Tracy