Member Stories

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.

DTAS Member Stories: Hugh Hutchison, Catrine Community Trust

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.

DTAS Member Stories: Alison Macleod, Applecross Community Company

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

Democratic Finance Scotland supports communities to raise money locally to take ownership of important community assets and run democratic community-led businesses.