Attracting Investment

The DTA has been working with government and the private sector for over ten years to develop access to investment for the community sector. It is a key partner in the delivery of the Adventure Capital Fund and has been working closely with The Lankelly Chase Foundation, NatWest, Unity Bank and others to generate the investment needed to develop and sustain a growing number of enterprising communities throughout the UK.

£80m Small Grants Fund

£80m fund to be made available as core funding for community grass-roots organistaions

Commission on Unclaimed Assets

Final report launched on 14 March

Comprehensive Spending Review

19 October 2007: There were no clear reference to community anchors in the Comprehensive Spending Review, but there is still scope for announcements to be made in the next few weeks around investments in community anchors.