DTAS Conference 2024

DTAS Annual Conference 2024!

Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August 2024 – Glasgow Caledonian University

We are delighted to announce that you can now book your place at DTA Scotland Annual Conference 2024 #DTAS24

We are returning to Glasgow Caledonian University on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August 2024.

You can book via our Eventbrite page. Once you have booked on, you will receive instructions on how to reserve your workshops/study visits. More information on the workshops and study visits below. Full programme available soon.

Bursaries are now closed for this year's event. 

DTAS is not managing accommodation this year, however Glasgow Caledonian University has partnerships with hotels around the city at discounted prices. Details of available hotels and how to book them can be found in this brochure PDF icon DTAS - Hotel Brochure 2024.pdf.

If you have any questions, please contact conference@dtascot.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!

Workshops and Study Visits

Day One Workshops & Study Visits (Tuesday 27th August)

Please note: For Day One, you will only be able to select one activity from the list below to take part in, as all workshops and study visits will be running at the same time. If you choose to stay at the venue for one of the workshops, you will also have the opportunity to attend the panel discussion on Scottish Democracy beforehand.

Workshop 1: DTAS debates: Scottish Democracy: How can our Democracy Thrive and Exploring the Intrinsic Drive Within Us
Workshop 2: Heritage – Your Place, Your Community (with Historic Environment Scotland)
Workshop 3: Wellbeing: A Goal Setting Masterclass
External study Visit 1: Beith Community Development Trust, KA15 1HD
External study Visit 2: Active Communities (Scotland) LTD, PA5 8DY
External study Visit 3: The Pavillion (Greater Easterhouse), G34 9HX

Day Two Workshops (Wednesday 28th August)

Please note: For Day Two, you will be able to select two workshops to take part in. One for the morning and one for the afternoon. All workshops are repeated morning and afternoon unless otherwise specified. 

Workshop 1: Facilities Management Fundamentals, Empowering Charities for Success (Morning only)
Workshop 2: Managing Energy Use in your Building (Afternoon only)
Workshop 3: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence with the Scottish AI Alliance
Workshop 4: How Not to Run a Community Hub with Gorebridge Community Development Trust with Gorebridge Community Development Trust (Morning only)
Workshop 5: Cromarty Community Development Trust: ‘Slips’ and ‘Trips’ with Cromarty Community Development Trust (Afternoon only)
Workshop 6: Let’s Put a Climate Lens on your Place! with Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN)
Workshop 7: Celebrating ‘Board’om!
Workshop 8: Community Shared Ownership of Developer-Led Renewable Energy: an Opportunity? with Local Energy Scotland and Democratic Finance Scotland (Morning only)
Workshop 9: Community Pubs & the Journey to Community Ownership (Afternoon only)
Workshop 10: Demystifying EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) with CEIS and Social Enterprise Scotland
Workshop 11: A Brief Guide to Workplace Wellbeing
Workshop 12: Your Story – Your Archive with Glasgow Caledonian University (Afternoon only)
Workshop 13: Creative Placemaking – A Community-Led Approach with The Stove Network
Workshop 14: Creating Hope Together with Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust and Suicide Prevention Scotland
Workshop 15: Attention to DT-ail (DTAS Debates on Members Survey)
Workshop 16: Support in Challenging Times – DTAS Crisis Support *This workshop is for DTAS Members only

 
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DTA Scotland Annual Conference 2023

Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th August 2023

Thank you to everyone that attended this year's DTAS Annual Conference! You'll find some content from the event below.

 

DTAS Conference Programme 2023

PDF icon DTAS Conference - Programme 2023.pdf

 

Study Visit - Bothwell Futures

PDF icon Bothwell Futures 5 Year Plan.pdf

PDF icon Bothwell Futures Presentation.pdf

 

DTAS 20th Anniversary Video

 

Opening Session - Søren Hermansen

PDF icon Søren (Samsø) - Presentation.pdf

 

Community Benefit Funds

PDF icon Community Benefit Funds.pdf

 

Community Wealth Building

PDF icon Community Wealth Building.pdf

 

Finding Funding for Heritage Assets

PDF icon Finding Funding for Heritage Assets.pdf

 

Fundraising, Procurement and Getting Tender Ready

PDF icon Fundraising.pdf

PDF icon Procurement and Getting Tender Ready.pdf

 

Governance Question Time

PDF icon Governance Question Time.pdf

 

Philanthropy and Legacy Giving

PDF icon Philanthropy and Legacy Giving.pdf

 

Securing Land for Community Growing

PDF icon DTAS Securing Land for Community Growing.pdf

PDF icon Securing Land for Community Growing.pdf

 

Wellbeing: Supporting the Workforce

PDF icon Wellbeing - Supporting the workforce.pdf

 

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A special thanks to our fantastic supporters and sponsors.

Without their support, the DTAS Annual Conference could not go ahead!

 

Sponsors:

 

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.

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.

www.communitysharesscotland.org.uk

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