Connecting Spaces
Empowering Communities. Unlocking Potential.
Connecting Spaces Ltd is the consultancy and trading arm of Chichester Community Development Trust (a registered charity).
We support voluntary/community, private and public sector organisations at every stage of their community asset journey—from the first idea to long-term sustainable operation.
Whether you are exploring an asset transfer, planning a capital project, or launching a community business, we offer hands-on expertise in:
Feasibility and Viability Assessments
Community Consultation and Engagement
Business Planning and Financial Modelling
Fundraising and Capital Appeals
Asset management and Maintenance Strategies
Stewardship options
We provide expert guidance on stewardship options, helping communities and local authorities select the most effective long-term governance and management models to safeguard assets and achieve sustainable, community-led impact.
We also collaborate with local authorities and developers, providing training, tours, and consultancy on how to effectively engage with communities, resident associations, and emerging community-led initiatives.
Bringing Community Projects to Life
At Connecting Spaces, we believe buildings and land should serve the people who live and work around them. We take an innovative, place-based approach, helping purpose-led organisations secure, shape, and sustain the spaces that matter most.