Case Studies
In Action Case Study: Local Democracy
Launching our new series of case studies of our members engaging with local democracy and the Scottish Government's #DemocracyMatters consultation. Read more below about Carluke Development Trust and A Heart for Duns finding new ways to make...
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Inverclyde Community Development Trust
Established in 1987, Inverclyde Community Development Trust has grown to become a significant local employer with a turnover of £3 million and assets of £1 million
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Community Pathways to Sustainability: Greener Kirkcaldy
Established in 2009, Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable and resilient...
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Community Pathways to Sustainability: Mull and Iona Community Trust
In 2010 one of the earliest community-owned renewable energy generation sites – Garmony Hydro - was developed by Mull & Iona Community Trust to address both local energy security and the climate crisis. The Garmony Hydro Scheme and subsequent...
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Fintry Development Trust
By taking an enterprising approach to making their village ‘greener’, Fintry Development Trust have shown just what can be achieved within a small rural community
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Community Pathways to Sustainability: Newlands Community Development Trust
Newlands Community Development Trust (NCDT) serves the small parish of Newlands in the Tweeddale area of the Scottish Borders and the surrounding area. This rural area has grappled with isolation and limited local services and employment...
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DTAS Members 'In Action': Climate Action
Our ‘In Action’ case study series highlights the diverse range of activities, services, and policy areas development trusts in the DTAS membership operate in. This Climate Action series spotlights Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT), ...
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Community Pathways to Sustainability: Isle of Eigg Development Trust
Since the buyout, the community and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust have worked to improve the built and natural environment of the island and have undertaken a number of impressive environmental projects.
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Member Stories
Helmsdale & District Development Trust
Helmsdale and District Development Trust showcase how a rural community in the remote north east of Scotland has begun to tackle to shortage of affordable housing in their community.
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.
COP26 Community Climate Spotlight: North West Mull Community Woodland Company
North West Mull Community Woodland Company was established in 2006 to purchase and manage the Langamull and West Ardhu forests in the north west of Mull. In 2018 the trust then had the opportunity to purchase the island of Ulva for the local...
Sleat Community Trust
Angus Robertson, Sleat Community Trust on the Isle of Skye, discusses the trading companies set up by the trust, one a retail subsidiary and the other dealing in renewable energy.
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.
The Stove Network
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.
Glenboig Neighbourhood House
Teresa Aitken from Glenboig Neighbourhood House near Glasgow talks about delivering services for the community, including youth work, older people's services, volunteering and community transport.
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...