DTAS Conference 2024
DTAS Annual Conference 2024!
Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August 2024 – Glasgow Caledonian University
We are delighted to announce that you can now book your place at DTA Scotland Annual Conference 2024 #DTAS24
We are returning to Glasgow Caledonian University on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August 2024.
You can book via our Eventbrite page. Once you have booked on, you will receive instructions on how to reserve your workshops/study visits. More information on the workshops and study visits below. Full programme available soon.
Bursaries are now closed for this year's event.
DTAS is not managing accommodation this year, however Glasgow Caledonian University has partnerships with hotels around the city at discounted prices. Details of available hotels and how to book them can be found in this brochure
DTAS - Hotel Brochure 2024.pdf.
If you have any questions, please contact conference@dtascot.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!
Workshops and Study Visits
Day One Workshops & Study Visits (Tuesday 27th August)
Please note: For Day One, you will only be able to select one activity from the list below to take part in, as all workshops and study visits will be running at the same time. If you choose to stay at the venue for one of the workshops, you will also have the opportunity to attend the panel discussion on Scottish Democracy beforehand.
Workshop 1: DTAS debates: Scottish Democracy: How can our Democracy Thrive and Exploring the Intrinsic Drive Within Us
Workshop 2: Heritage – Your Place, Your Community (with Historic Environment Scotland)
Workshop 3: Wellbeing: A Goal Setting Masterclass
External study Visit 1: Beith Community Development Trust, KA15 1HD
External study Visit 2: Active Communities (Scotland) LTD, PA5 8DY
External study Visit 3: The Pavillion (Greater Easterhouse), G34 9HX
Day Two Workshops (Wednesday 28th August)
Please note: For Day Two, you will be able to select two workshops to take part in. One for the morning and one for the afternoon. All workshops are repeated morning and afternoon unless otherwise specified.
Workshop 1: Facilities Management Fundamentals, Empowering Charities for Success (Morning only)
Workshop 2: Managing Energy Use in your Building (Afternoon only)
Workshop 3: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence with the Scottish AI Alliance
Workshop 4: How Not to Run a Community Hub with Gorebridge Community Development Trust with Gorebridge Community Development Trust (Morning only)
Workshop 5: Cromarty Community Development Trust: ‘Slips’ and ‘Trips’ with Cromarty Community Development Trust (Afternoon only)
Workshop 6: Let’s Put a Climate Lens on your Place! with Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN)
Workshop 7: Celebrating ‘Board’om!
Workshop 8: Community Shared Ownership of Developer-Led Renewable Energy: an Opportunity? with Local Energy Scotland and Democratic Finance Scotland (Morning only)
Workshop 9: Community Pubs & the Journey to Community Ownership (Afternoon only)
Workshop 10: Demystifying EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) with CEIS and Social Enterprise Scotland
Workshop 11: A Brief Guide to Workplace Wellbeing
Workshop 12: Your Story – Your Archive with Glasgow Caledonian University (Afternoon only)
Workshop 13: Creative Placemaking – A Community-Led Approach with The Stove Network
Workshop 14: Creating Hope Together with Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust and Suicide Prevention Scotland
Workshop 15: Attention to DT-ail (DTAS Debates on Members Survey)
Workshop 16: Support in Challenging Times – DTAS Crisis Support *This workshop is for DTAS Members only
DTA Scotland Annual Conference 2023
Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th August 2023
Thank you to everyone that attended this year's DTAS Annual Conference! You'll find some content from the event below.
DTAS Conference Programme 2023
DTAS Conference - Programme 2023.pdf
Study Visit - Bothwell Futures
Bothwell Futures 5 Year Plan.pdf
Bothwell Futures Presentation.pdf
DTAS 20th Anniversary Video
Opening Session - Søren Hermansen
Søren (Samsø) - Presentation.pdf
Community Benefit Funds
Community Wealth Building
Finding Funding for Heritage Assets
Finding Funding for Heritage Assets.pdf
Fundraising, Procurement and Getting Tender Ready
Procurement and Getting Tender Ready.pdf
Governance Question Time
Philanthropy and Legacy Giving
Philanthropy and Legacy Giving.pdf
Securing Land for Community Growing
DTAS Securing Land for Community Growing.pdf
Securing Land for Community Growing.pdf
Wellbeing: Supporting the Workforce
Wellbeing - Supporting the workforce.pdf
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A special thanks to our fantastic supporters and sponsors.
Without their support, the DTAS Annual Conference could not go ahead!
Sponsors:
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