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DTAS Annual Conference 2023

Bothwell Futures Hub Opening

Delegates visit Grow 73 on DTAS' Annual Conference 2023

Culbokie Green, Culbokie Development Trust

Glenkens Community & Arts Trust

One Dalkeith Community & Business Hub

Opening of the campsite at Cromarty Community Development Trust

Development Trusts Association Scotland

Large and small, rural and urban, mainland and island-based, communities all over Scotland are setting up development trusts to help their neighbourhoods flourish through community-led activity, partnership working and enterprise.

As a membership organisation, the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) uses its expertise to inform, support and represent this network of development trusts, facilitating the sharing of knowledge and expertise and encouraging mutualism and co-operation.

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Networking & Events

Connect and collaborate through an annual conference, regional events, Community Learning Exchange, and regular peer-to-peer check-in sessions to build relationships and share knowledge.

Training & Resources

Build organisational capacity through strategic review sessions, trustees and company director training, Continuing Professional Development sessions, and access to a wide range of DTAS publications and toolkits covering best practices

Representation & Influencing

Leverage DTAS's role as the voice for development trusts to influence policy, and participate in government consultations, and pilot programs. Amplify your voice at the highest levels.

Advice & Support

Get tailored guidance from dedicated development officers and access expert professional advice on legal matters, to inform and advance your work.

Member Stories

North West Mull Community Woodland Company: Matching the Dream to Reality

North West Mull Community Woodland Company was established in 2006 to purchase and manage the Langamull and West Ardhu forests in the north west of Mull. In 2018 the trust then had the opportunity to purchase the island of Ulva for the local community. They are already involved in a number of exciting environmental projects and have plans for many more.

South Seeds: Delivering an urban oasis in central Glasgow

South Seeds is a development trust that supports people in the Southside of Glasgow to lead more sustainable lives. This video demonstrates this, through projects such as their 'Adopt a bed' scheme, tool library, energy advice service and more.

DTAS Member Stories: Hugh Hutchison, Catrine Community Trust

Hugh Hutchison, from the Catrine Community Trust in Ayrshire, explains their efforts to secure funding for the Catrine Voes and their future plans.

Helmsdale & District Development Trust Housing Project

Helmsdale and District Development Trust showcase how a rural community in the remote north east of Scotland has begun to tackle to shortage of affordable housing in their community.

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Our Partner DTA Scotland Services

The Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) is funded by the Scottish Government to support community based groups in Scotland take a stake in or ownership of previously publicly owned land or buildings.

www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk

Community Shares Scotland is a national organisation that exists to raise awareness of the community shares model and support communities who wish to raise money this way.