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DTAS Member Support Service

Practical support for development trusts across Scotland

DTAS provides dedicated support for development trusts across Scotland. Our advisors offer practical, relationship-based support on governance, finance, strategy, staffing, funding, organisational development and crisis response.

Whether your organisation is newly formed, well established, navigating a difficult situation or planning for long-term growth, we are here to help you think things through and move forward with confidence.

All services on this page are included as part of DTAS membership.

Member support in numbers

  • 398
    member organisations across Scotland
  • 1,798
    member interactions in 2025 to 2026
  • 116
    organisations supported through funding
  • £1.6m
    paid out in funding in 2025 to 2026

Our Services

What DTAS membership gives you

DTAS members can access practical support services covering governance, funding, crisis support, workplace wellbeing and organisational development.

  • Members only

    Core member support

    Support for development trusts that want practical advice on governance, finance, staffing, strategy and day-to-day organisational challenges.

    Find out more about core member support

  • Members only

    Crisis support

    Urgent support for organisations facing financial, governance, staffing or reputational difficulties that require focused intervention and planning.

    Find out more about crisis support

  • Members only

    Workplace wellbeing

    Support for organisations dealing with burnout, workplace culture challenges and staff wellbeing pressures.

    Find out more about workplace wellbeing

  • Members only

    Funding programmes

    Funding support for organisational development, emergency situations and capacity building across development trusts in Scotland.

    See all funding programmes

Not a DTAS member yet?

Membership gives development trusts access to practical support, funding opportunities and a national network of community-led organisations across Scotland.

Become a member

Not a member yet?

Aspiring development trusts

If your community organisation is exploring the development trust model, DTAS can help you understand whether it is the right fit and support you on the journey toward membership.

There are currently 90 active aspiring development trusts working with us across Scotland.

Open to all

Aspiring trust support

For community groups thinking about becoming a development trust and wanting an honest conversation about what is involved, what DTAS membership looks like and what the journey to joining requires.

Find out more about aspiring trust support

Member support FAQs

Who can access DTAS member support services?

All DTAS members can access the services listed on this page. Aspiring development trusts can also access early-stage support.

What support does DTAS provide?

DTAS supports development trusts with governance, funding, organisational development, staffing, crisis response, strategy and workplace wellbeing.

Does DTAS provide funding support?

Yes. DTAS runs several funding programmes supporting organisational resilience, emergency response and capacity building.


Ready to join DTAS?

Join a network of nearly 400 development trusts across Scotland and access practical support designed around community-led development.

Find out how to become a member