Support for Voluntary and Community Organisations / Groups Considering a Community Asset

Support for Voluntary and Community Organisations / Groups considering a Community Asset Transfer from Dundee City Council

Voluntary Gateway Dundee – the main support group for the third sector in Dundee. A partnership between Dundee Voluntary Action, Volunteer Centre Dundee and Dundee Social Enterprise Network. Support and guidance in governance, business development & planning and preparation for your CAT application.

01382 305738

Social Enterprise main contact is Susan Smith , 01382, 315727.

Fund Finder– to carry out a funding search that will give all the most up to date information and those that are relevant to your project. Searches over 7000 possible funders. For further information go to:

Funding Website– Dundee City Council Community Funding pages – Links and Diane Milne

Big Lottery– for funding and support from feasibility studies (Investing in Ideas) to revenue streams and building and land purchase (Growing Community Asset fund), including sports facilities. As well as funding a wealth of advice and guidance throughout the process.

The Community OwnershipSupport Service (COSS) is a Scottish government funded project, set up to help community-based groups in Scotland to take on land or building assets for their community. For help and support : Tel: 0131 225 2080, Email: ,

Just Enterprise Programme – A programme of training events and business support that is specifically for the enterprising third sector. One to one support can be accessed from specialists at no cost to produce a business plan to develop an idea, for asset transfer or a funding application.

Business Gateway Dundee – a network of business centres to support existing businesses and new entrepreneurs.

27-28 Camperdown Street, Unit 27, City Quay Business Centre Dundee DD1 3JA – 01382 848329

Solar Cities– Need support with working out the energy efficiency of your proposed building plans. For a local group that can offer this support contact: Helen Grayshan, Tel 01382 501730

Dundee City Council Regeneration team – will provide support to local Voluntary and Community groups

Dundee City Council Communities Officers

Strathmartine Ward – – 01382 436363

Lochee Ward – – 01382 431839

West End Ward – – 01382 435873

Coldside Ward – – 01382 433444

Maryfield Ward – – 01382 438858

North East Ward – – 01382 438596

East End Ward – – 01382 436910

Ferry Ward – – 01382 436929

Dundee City Council Community Regeneration Workers

Strathmatine Ward – - 01382 436331

Lochee Ward – – 01382 431838

Coldside Ward – – 01382 433580

Maryfield Ward – – 01382 438856

North East ward – – 01382 438593

East Ward – – 01382 438629

Dundee City Council Community Asset Transfer Co-ordinator

Carole Jenkins – – 01382 436929

Dundee City Council Asset Management and Development Team Leader

Alan Bell – – 01382 434405

Dundee City Council Website Details