Case Studies
Eilean Eisdeal
Recognising the importance of the community ownership of assets, Eilean Eisdeal are confidently securing their island's future for generations to come.
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...
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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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...
Renton Community Development Trust
Working in partnership with Cordale Housing Association, Renton Community Development Trust has developed an award winning strategy for generating ‘community wealth’
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
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
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...
Member Stories
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...
Newcastleton & District Community Trust: Our Story
Located right on the border with England, Newcastleton is a village that is the epitome of the Scottish Borders. Listen to the incredible story of Newcastleton & District Community Trust.
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...
Linlithgow's Climate Action Journey
Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a development trust that has brought together many parts of the community to tackle the common cause of climate change and build local resilience. This video features: Linlith-Go-Solar - a community...
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.
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.
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.
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.
