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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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Member Stories

DTAS Member Stories: Alison Macleod, Applecross Community Company

Alison Macleod, Applecross Community Company, talks about sustainable development in Applecross on the NW coast, including a hydro scheme as an income generator for the community.

Local Resilience: Pockets & Prospects - The Stove Network 'Bounce Back'

Hear from The Stove Network's Martin O'Neill as he discusses the impact that Local Resilience funding has had in a Dumfries community in just a short period of time.

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.

DTA SCotland Annual Conference 2020: Virtual Study Visit - Northmavine Community Development Company

Northmavine Community Development Company (NCDC) - Located at the very top of Shetland’s mainland, Northmavine is almost an island on its own. Grab your popcorn and fizzy drink and join us to watch this short film that captures the inspirational journey of NCDC, from community-led initiative to community-powered regeneration, enterprise and beyond.

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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.

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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.