One week until bookings close! Book now via our Eventbrite page! See below for our panelists for our session ‘Places of Change – Beyond Resilience: How Local Actions Combine into National Impact’. We hope to see you all there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984461698...

Two weeks until bookings close for the DTAS Annual Conference 2026! Bookings close Thurs 13th Aug at 5pm. Our workshops are also available to book, some are already sold out, so be fast to avoid disappointment! dtascot.org.uk/dtas-annual-... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984461698...

DTAS Annual Conference 2026 📆Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd September 2026 📍Glasgow Caledonian University We can’t wait for our opening panel session! Find more information and book your Conference Ticket on our Eventbrite page. #DTAS26 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984461698...

You can now find information on this year’s study visits and workshops in our DTAS Annual Conference 2026 – Workshop and Study Visit Guide, on our website. Find more information and book your Conference Ticket on our Eventbrite page. #DTAS26 📆1st & 2nd Sept '26 📍Glasgow Caledonian University

Find out about our new webinar for people working in Intermediary Organisations who support community groups...

Announcing a new webinar for intermediary organisations

This free new 1-hour webinar provides an overview of Development Trusts Association Scotland for anyone working in intermediary organisations and supporting community groups. All welcome! Please share...

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*Job Opportunity** We're looking for an Insights and Communications Officer Is it your time to join an amazing team and support and tell the stories of communities across Scotland? This is a fantastic opportunity goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

Insights & Communications Officer with Development Trusts Association Scotland – Goodmoves

Are you an innovative and analytical thinker? Are you great at developing and delivering clear, engaging communications?Development Trusts Association Scotland is looking for a motivated, creat...

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We were at the Kirkcolm Community Hub to deliver Trustee training. Dedicated volunteers keep the Hub thriving, with the addition of containers in the car park for storage for the community. The Hub hosts multiple activities & groups - when we were there, it was yoga! Thanks to all for attending.

Finally, after what must have started about 10 years ago, the Moffat Town Hall Trust own the old Police Station. Well done to the trust and volunteers for staying the course. More details to follow after the election period @dtascotland.bsky.social #moffattownhall

Scotland’s Political Manifestos Review What stands out is that community‑led development is no longer marginal and the language of place, participation, fairness and transition runs through many party manifestos. Read the review here dtascot.org.uk/news-item/sc...

Unlike most funding programmes that focus on individual projects or service delivery, the Recovery and Resilience Programme invests directly in the foundation of the organisations themselves. www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/nea...

Nearly £800k awarded to boost community resilience across Scotland

Community-led organisations throughout Scotland can apply for grants of up to £100,000 each to help safeguard vital local services. The funding comes from the Recovery and Resilience Programme, ...

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Our Linda Gillespie on the power of Community Right to Buy - and why it must evolve with the realities of modern life tfn.scot/opinion/how-...

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Linda Gillespie on the power of Community Right to Buy - and why it must evolve with the realities of modern life

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Boost to community resilience across Scotland 💥Nearly £800,000 already awarded to help development trusts build long-term strength Open to all DTAS member organisations, the programme goes beyond funding, it offers tailored guidance. tfn.scot/news/boost-t...

Boost to community resilience across Scotland - TFN

Nearly £800,000 already awarded to help development trusts build long-term strength

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This is most welcome funding from @foundationscotland.bsky.social @dtascotland.bsky.social - delivering results across Scotland - www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/nea...

Nearly £800k awarded to boost community resilience across Scotland

Community-led organisations throughout Scotland can apply for grants of up to £100,000 each to help safeguard vital local services. The funding comes from the Recovery and Resilience Programme, ...

scottishhousingnews.com

Member Support Programmes Lead @dtascotland.bsky.social - lead on the delivery & development of key programmes that support development trusts to strengthen their organisations, build resilience & increase their impact. 🕗Full time 💵£42,840 📍Edinburgh 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdhmn9dz #Development #Hybrid

Member Support Programmes Lead with Development Trusts Association Scotland – Goodmoves

Would you love to support community organisations to become more resilient? Do you have experience of managing programmes or grant funding?We are looking for a motivated and committed individua...

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Bookings now open for DTAS Annual Conference 2026! 📆Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd September 2026 📍Glasgow Caledonian University Visit our Eventbrite page to book your place! #DTAS26 shorturl.at/iwp7p

Amazing amount of money raised - www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/com... @democraticfinance.bsky.social @dtascotland.bsky.social

Communities raise £21.8m as Democratic Finance Scotland marks a decade of impact

A programme run by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) has helped community-led organisations across Scotland raise a combined £21.8 million from more than 21,000 investors over the p...

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SAVE THE DATE! DTAS Annual Conference 2026 📆1st and 2nd September 2026. 📍Glasgow Caledonian University. We will be sharing other details about the event, including speakers and workshops across socials and on the DTAS website. Can’t wait to see you there! #DTAS26

Thanks to Fochabers Village Association for meeting us at the Fochabers Public Institute, saved through an Asset Transfer. The Hall is now a well-used community asset. The Association also works on other projects including refurbishing the local playpark. Thanks to Liz, Ian & Sam for meeting us!

In November, we visited The Cabrach Trust. A project selection: refurbishment of the Old School building, rural skills & heritage work, refurbished Smiddy building, Discovery Trail & a distillery - part of a community-led social enterprise focused on regeneration. Thank you to Sam for having us!

We visited Lairg & District Community Initiative last year - Kirstin, the Trust's DO, showed us the different projects. Thank you Kirstin! The Trust enabled housing on the land they owned; refurbished the local playpark; delivered the Lairg Local Place Plan; organise Winter Fest... and much more!

In October last year, we visited Coigach Community Development Company at the community hall. We discussed their current projects: community garden, charity shop, potential for housing, & management of the community-owned estate. Thank you Julia & Ann-Marie for meeting with us!

Today we launch our MANIFESTO based around five pillars for change. This is for all political parties, policymakers and citizens who want to see communities empowered to shape their own futures. The full version can be read here - dtascot.org.uk/news-item/dt...

Want to hear from the fabulous Sandra Sutton for #TwecharDT spare 30 mins. Its a little insight in to a development trust and how #LocalPeopleLeading make such a difference. #MinersVillage #Inspiring #Community www.buzzsprout.com/2512967/epis...

Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Sandra Sutton - Taking Action

Following on from the inspirational conversation with Danny Gemmell, here is another wonderful example of individual and community activism. Sandra Sutton is a force of nature. She is full of drive an...

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New coalition calls for overhaul of land reform plans

There is a crucial lack of pace and breadth in Scotland’s land reform strategies according to a new coalition of organisations representing community groups, environmental bodies and land reform...

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📢 We’ve partnered with @dtascotland.bsky.social to bring you a free webinar about the Community Shares finance guide, aimed at organisations that have run community share offers and are based in Scotland. 🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30 💻 Online via Zoom. Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp #comshares #Scotland

Diweddariad am ein hamser a dreuliwyd yng nghynhadledd CYD Yr Alban. Cawson ni amser gwych 🙌 👉 buff.ly/ZTjGxRD Update about our time spent at the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference in Glasgow. We had a great time joined by our members @splottcomvols.bsky.social 🙌 👉 buff.ly/DDusdiD

Member Support team enjoyed a great development and refresh session today. So nice to have all the team together in person...letting the ideas flow and discussing evolving needs of our members #DevelopmentTrusts

Here are our October events! For more information and to sign up: 🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823

For #RememberACharityWeek we are highlighting learning from our @dtascotland.bsky.social Local Legacy Giving Pilot There is Real Appetite, But We Need to Support It! - practical tools & hands-on support is needed to help DTs navigate the unique nature of this opportunity.

This week marks #RememberACharity Week, a national campaign that encourages people to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their will. To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...