Assets

Information about owning and running buildings, land and vehicles (English and Welsh are available).

If your group would like help or further information please contact one of the team below.

Alyx Baharie – Development Officer / Compact

Tel: 01792-544005 / Email: [email protected]

Karen Procter - Development Officer / Wellbeing Social Enterprise Support Officer

Tel: 01792 544023 / Email: [email protected]

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