
The Academies Financial Handbook is updated annually by the Department for Education and the Education and Skills Funding Agency; it contains a number of governance requirements for academy trusts.
Over the past 30 years we have worked with local authorities, community groups, developers, housing associations and indeed the Government itself, often engaging in official programmes. Indeed two of the examples given by the Government in its “Estate Regeneration - a Statement” document were projects in which we had a hand.
In our experience some of the most stunning examples of enduring neighbourhood regeneration has occurred where there has been very little public subsidy, beyond the use of public land. These projects typically have three components: a shared vision between the organisations making it happen; genuine engagement with the local community and a robust process for bringing together resources to deliver the programme. Many of our clients have already achieved “great regeneration” benefitting local communities. But there is more to be done.
Anyone wanting to express an initial interest in the Government’s new programme (which itself is still taking shape) must abide by “Guiding principles” which cover:
There is perhaps an “innocence” about this list of principles, but they are good hooks on which to hang a proposal. There may be a scheme that has had to be shelved or deferred, or there may be a community group that wants to know how it can harness all the agencies in its area to deliver better homes and facilities in an area. The Government wants to hear about all of these.
There are lots of ways in which the Anthony Collins Estate Regeneration team can help, whether in capturing the vision or helping to address the technical detail (procurement, state aid, title, funding etc.). The purpose of this firm is to “improve lives, communities and society”. Helping to respond to the Government’s invitation is central to our purpose and aligns with our considerable skills and experience.
If you would like to talk with us about the art of the possible, please get in touch with Mark Cook , Andrew Millross or David Alcock.
The Academies Financial Handbook is updated annually by the Department for Education and the Education and Skills Funding Agency; it contains a number of governance requirements for academy trusts.
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