About us
Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) was established in 2003. We are a member-led organisation that promotes, supports and represents Development Trusts across Scotland. We have nearly 350 full and provisional members across the length and breadth of Scotland, as well as over 40 associate members. We also provide support to dozens of aspiring members and other community organisations.
OUR VISION:
A Scotland that respects, embraces and supports sustainable and thriving community-led and owned organisations, working in urban, rural and island communities. Places where citizens have the powers and investment to develop their communities sustainably and overcome economic, environmental, social and cultural challenges
OUR MISSION:
Supporting communities to thrive, through our community- led network and national place-based sustainable action
WHAT WE DO
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
OUR IMPACT:
MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
EVENTS AND PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
INTERACTIONS WITH MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
Our culture
DTAS’ culture is critical to how we operate as an organisation. Culture is the everyday environment of DTAS – how people work with each other, behave in the office and online, and how we approach our work, and present ourselves internally and externally. Culture is created and shaped by all staff and board members, as well as external influences.
Our intention is to create an environment where employees are valued, trusted and encouraged to develop, open communication is fostered, and employees are treated fairly.
DTAS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. All employees will be treated equally, fairly and with respect.
