Apply for a community asset transfer

We can lease our land, buildings or structures to independent groups.

A community asset transfer (CAT) is when we lease our land, buildings or structures (known as ‘assets’) to an independent group. 

After the transfer, it is the responsibility of the appointed group to manage the asset.

CAT applications update – February 2026

The latest update on our community assets and transfers which are in progress.

Centres for the community

Leases have been signed for:

  • St Mary’s community centre – which is now managed by Re-generate Rise and it is known as 'Rise Woking'
  • The Vyne community centre – which is now managed by Dramatize

The business case phase is in progress for: 

  • Moorcroft
  • Parkview

At present, we manage:

Pavilions

We’re working on agreeing the heads of terms, long term hire agreements  and leases for:

  • Alpha Road
  • Brookwood Country Park
  • Brookwood Farm
  • Byfleet Recreation Ground
  • Goldsworth Park,
  • Kingshead Lane
  • Sheets Heath
  • St Peter’s
  • Wheatsheaf
  • Woking Park

View or download our latest update.

How to apply for a community asset transfer

We are currently not inviting applications for new assets.

Download and read our CAT policy and guide document. This explains:

  • who can apply for a community transfer
  • how to apply for a community transfer
  • the basis of transfer
  • how we will assess each application

Go to our Community Asset Transfer Policy

After you have applied

If your application meets our criteria, you will receive an information pack for the relevant asset and be invited to submit a business case.

Once the business case is approved, we will work with the group to agree the terms of the transfer.

There is no standard timescale for the transfer process, because each transfer is unique. We will keep the interested group up to date during the process.

How we judge applications

Successful CAT applications must meet specific criteria. These include:

  • delivering sustained valued community assets
  • enabling locally run services to thrive and flourish independent of council funding
  • empowering community organisations to directly operate assets
  • supporting the growth and development of the third sector
  • providing social and economic benefits for the local area,
  • focusing on social inclusion and being environmentally considerate