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

We support our members with expert advice, resources and programme of events

We champion the work of our members and advocate for greater recognition of their contribution

We help communities consider community ownership and to diversify sources of income

We lobby and influence policy to address the needs of communities across Scotland

We proactively build relationships with a range of partners
“As a member of DTAS, I have found their support services to be incredibly valuable. Overall, DTAS has been a helpful network, offering both practical and strategic advice that aligns with our goals for the community.”

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