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Become part of our inspiring and thriving network by joining as a Full, Provisional or Supporter/Associate member. If you are not quite ready then you can join as an aspiring member and we can give you support.

Membership of DTAS also means that our grass roots experience is used to inform and shape the policies of national government, key funders and other important decision makers.

Joining is simple:

For Full or Provisional membership, check your organisation against the Membership Eligibility Criteria, and have your governing documents and most recent Annual Accounts or financial statement ready for uploading in the application form.
On receipt of a Full or Provisional application, DTAS will send a confirmation e-mail and contact you to arrange a membership assessment meeting. This may be face to face, or online. (Membership assessment is not required for Associate/Supporter applicants.)
Confirmation of membership will be confirmed in writing, enclosing a membership certificate, welcome pack and invoice, if applicable.

We’ve found membership of DTA Scotland incredibly useful, in particular the opportunity to network with and learn from other communities across Scotland.

- Margaret Roberts, Northmavine Community Development Company

Aspiring Organisations

Annual Fee - Free

Open to early stage groups that are aspiring to set up a development trust.

Early Stage Engagement Advisor provides:

Initial Intro Meeting
How to set-up a development trust toolkit
Advice on how to progress and reach membership criteria

ORGANISATIONS HAVE OR AIM TO HAVE:

Community Action Plan
Own Bank Account
Governance – Community Controlled Body
Planned delivery of activities/projects

Provisional Members

Annual Fee - £50

Open to constituted community development organisations working towards meeting all DTAS membership criteria.

Development Officer support including:

1:1 advice & guidance
Access to toolkits i.e. Management accounts, good community engagement
Directors Training

PLUS:

Member benefits (limited) i.e. HR, financial planning
Green shoots funding (limited)
Access to webinars (limited)
Regional network meetings
Access to online support groups/sessions
Discounted conference

Full Members

Annual Fee - £90

Open to community-led, enterprising and place based organisations that meet assessment criteria and development trust approach.

Development Officer support including:

1:1 advice & guidance
Tailored development support
Governance Training
Strategic Review sessions (SORT-IT)
Business Planning and Financial advice
Involvement in focus groups to influence policy & legislation
Access to further toolkits i.e. cultivating enterprise, building your future, trading subs

PLUS:

Green shoots funding
Regional network meetings
Discounted conference
Regular webinars
All member benefits i.e. HR, legal, finance VAT, DTAS energy, facilities mgt, IT development, insurance scheme, lifeboat)
Development Trust Standard mark (coming soon)

Supporters & Associate Members

Annual Fee – contact membership@dtascot.org.uk

Open to individuals & organisations that support and/or provide help to further the aims of our members.

We welcome individuals and organisations to become part of our associate and supporters membership. You will need to demonstrate that you are:

Aligned to DTAS aims and objectives and
Want to work in partnership with the wider membership and/or DTAS.

You will receive:

Discounted delegate rates at the DTAS annual conference
Discounts on DTAS publications
Member-only mailings (additional to bi-monthly e-newsletter)

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Provisional Members

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