URBED and NewStart magazine are holding a conference on the new guidance URBED are producing for English Heritage and partners on the transfer of heritage assets. Drawing on a range of research studies and practical experience, this half day symposium will take place at Shoreditch Town Hall, an example of successful transfer. The event is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Asset Transfer Unit of the Development Trust Association.

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Programme
1:00pm – Optional tour of Shoreditch Town Hall, by Shoreditch Town Hall Chief Executive Sheila Benjamin
1:30pm – Registration
1:45pm – Presentation of Hornsey Town Hall development film
2:00pm – Chair’s opening remarks
2:10pm – Why transfer assets? Keynote speaker, Barry Quirk, Chief Executive of Lewisham
2:30pm – Dr Nicholas Falk presentation Making the Most of our Community Heritage
2:50pm – Workshops
3:35pm – Refreshments break
3:50pm – Workshops continued
4:35pm – Closing remarks
4:45pm – Opportunity for networking
5.30pm – Finish


Workshops
There will be different workshops to distil the learning from the report.

On each workshop table a different case study and checklist will be discussed by the delegates, facilitated by the convenors.

Delegates will be able to attend two workshops (each session lasting 45 minutes). Delegates are asked to indicate which 2 workshops they would prefer to attend prior to the event.

The workshops will be as follows:

1. Maintaining long term viability
2. Choosing the right partner
3. Formulating transfer strategies
4. Assessing options for use
5. Raising finance


Sponsors
Asset Transfer Unit
The Asset Transfer Unit helps to empower local people and organisations to transform land and buildings into vibrant community spaces whilst supporting the development of a thriving third sector. We are the leading provider of expert advice, guidance and support concerning the transfer of under-used land and buildings from the public sector to community ownership and management – helping organisations to develop those assets and deliver long-term social, economic and environmental benefits.

The Asset Transfer Unit is delivered by the Development Trusts Association www.dta.org.uk in association with Community Matters www.communitymatters.org.uk and the Local Government Association www.lga.gov.uk and funded by Communities and Local Government www.communities.gov.uk.

www.atu.org.uk

Heritage Lottery Fund

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage though innovative investment in projects with a lasting impact on people and places. As the largest dedicated funder of the UK’s heritage, with around £180million a year to invest in new projects and a considerable body of knowledge and evaluation over 15 years, we are also a leading advocate for the value of heritage to modern life. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, we invest in every part of our heritage. HLF has supported more than 33,900 projects allocating £4.4billion across the UK.

www.hlf.org.uk

URBED (Urban and Economic Development Group) is a leading independent research and consultancy firm specialising in the fields of urban regeneration, local economic development, sustainability and urban design.