Asset transfer requests

Under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, a Community Transfer Body can ask a relevant authority to transfer the use of property where it believes it can deliver greater community benefit through its use.

Community Transfer Bodies can apply to:

• Purchase land or property
• Lease land or property
• Obtain other rights over land

Under the Act, "land" includes land, buildings, or other structures that are owned or leased by a relevant authority.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service owns or leases most of the buildings, facilities and property used to support its operational activities.

SFRS Board approval is required.

We will consider all asset transfer requests.

Where the Property Department recommends an asset transfer request, the recommendation will be submitted to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board for approval.

Review the legislation and guidance before applying.

Before submitting an application, you should:

• Refer to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015
• Review the Scottish Government's Asset Transfer Guidance for Community Transfer Bodies
• Check that your organisation meets the eligibility requirements for Community Transfer Bodies

We recommend paying particular attention to the eligibility requirements before making an application.

Contact Property Services as early as possible.

If your Community Transfer Body is considering an asset transfer request, we recommend contacting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Property Services as early as possible to discuss your proposal.

Asset transfer requests should be submitted to the Estates Manager at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

You can email the filled out Asset Transfer Request Form or print and post it to us using the following details.