Useful references as part of the transition from PKC/LAL management to Community management or ownership:
- Main reference for preparation for CAT: https://dtascommunityownership.org.uk/resources/coss-publications
- CAT Process diagram https://dtascommunityownership.org.uk/community/community-asset-transfer
- SCVO Village Hall Handbook (the bible) - for longer term operations https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/
- FM/statutory checks https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/legal/statutory-checks PKC should advise us during CAT process
- Policy templates (https://scvo.scot/support/templates - create a free SCVO account to access all 94 documents
- Scottish Land Fund - Stage 1 application by 28 July 25; earliest Stage 2 after next elections (May 26)
- PKC Community Asset Transfer - download the various toolkits
- DTA Scotland Training events (Eventbrite) - mostly free course
- Business Energy Scotland - to arrange a free energy audit and find recommendations
- Accelerate provides around 6 days of management/consultancy support which is broad and flexible.
- Initial improvement plan https://trello.com/b/6mpacUno/dunning-hall-improvements (work in progress)
- Trial prototype booking system (Hallmaster) see https://www.hallmaster.co.uk/pricing/ for pricing - needs Booking & invoicing, plus all 3 add-ons (Stripe, Quickbooks and Remotelock) - £351.40/y
- PKC application form to make alterations (the file is locked, you'll need to make a copy)
Results from April 2025 ACAF application