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Formal Expression of Interest - East Wittering Old Youth Centre, East Wittering

An opportunity has presented itself to consider the following asset East Wittering Old Youth Centre, East Wittering for a possible Community Asset Transfer.

We are looking to work with suitable community group and/or organisation that are able to demonstrate through this process the ability to take on, manage and maintain this asset through a Full Repairing and Insuring Lease, with terms to be agreed, subject to contract. 

Important: Please read the supporting documentation before you progress with your application as you will need to have all the information to hand when completing the Expression of Interest and the system does not allow you to save and come back to it later. 

Stage One 

A simple Formal Expression of Interest aims to allow potential community or third sector organisations to detail their proposals in outline. 

Constituted community groups, voluntary groups and Town & Parish Councils working in partnership with local community groups are invited to apply for transfer of an asset identified under Community Asset Transfer for community use. 

This process will be done online and there is a  PDF copy of the questions to download you can use in formulating your responses.

The accompanying documentation, guidance, FAQ's and Strategy will help you in pulling together your responses.

For specific information on the buildings floor plan and running costs please email community.response@westsussex.gov.uk and these will be forwarded to you directly.

We are organising opportunity for site visits on the following date if you are interested please email community.response@westsussex.gov.uk  as we need to book appointments.  

  •  Wednesday 1st May 2024 between 10 am & 12 noon. 

You will have four weeks to submit your Formal Expression of Interest between 22nd April 2024 to Close of Business 17th May 2024

Submissions will be evaluated and successful EOI's will be invited back to the Second Stage Business Case which is expected to open on 3rd June 2024 to Close of Business 26th July 2024. With a final decision in September 2024 new school term.

The County Council may decide to withdraw this opportunity at any time and will not be held liable or responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in this process. All discussions and negotiations will be Subject to Contract and subject to the County Council's governance process and formal approval.

All information provided by WSCC as part of this process is for guidance only and should not be relied upon as the basis for any financial modelling or business planning. 

Applicants are advised to carry out their own due diligence and are recommended to seek independent legal advice. 


This will be the organisation that will receive the asset should the application be successful. (The name of your organisation as shown in your governing documentation. The official or registered address of your organisation, including full postcode and full phone number)
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What is the legal status of the lead organisation?

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Please provide Registration number if applicable and Confirm your governing body supports the application
4.  

Does your organisations governing body endorse this application for Asset Transfer? 

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If yes please provide details including contact details, the services they provide and confirmation that they are aware of your application for this transfer.

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Please provide information about how long the organisation has been established.
Please provide information about the current services provided by the organisation and whether they are targeted at particular groups. Include the geographical area covered and the groups that benefit from your services
Explain why you are applying for a community asset transfer and how this will benefit the wider community?
Please provide information in your proposal considering who, and how local people, would benefit from the proposals. Demonstrate any gaps in provision and how your proposal would look to meet that gap eg providing job opportunities in deprived areas, or aimed at key target groups currently excluded from the community activity.
This allows you to upload one word document to demonstrate that you have engaged and consulted with the local community regarding your Asset Transfer Proposal, these people do not have to be active members of the group, but need to support proposal this must include: - Details of engagement activity or local consultation you have undertaken to date (meeting minutes etc), Evidence of general Community Support for your group (petitions or signatures not required), Any relevant Community Partnerships and support from Local Member