Community Ownership Support Service (COSS)
@communityownership.bsky.social
Delivering Scotland-wide, the Community Ownership Support Service supports communities and public bodies in the sustainable transfer of assets into community ownership.
coss@dtascot.org.uk - www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk
coss@dtascot.org.uk - www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk
Always good to see community owned assets being recognised for their impact sltn.co.uk/2025/11/12/c... @democraticfinance.bsky.social
Community-owned Glenuig Inn applauded in the Scottish Parliament
From being threatened with closure, the Inn is now said to be ‘abuzz’, with turnover above projections and reviews ‘through the roof’
sltn.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Always good to see community owned assets being recognised for their impact sltn.co.uk/2025/11/12/c... @democraticfinance.bsky.social
This is an amazing transformation and a credit to everyone involved - newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/take-a-...
Take A Bow takes a bow! | East Ayrshire Council News
Take A Bow Development Trust is celebrating the completion of their £2.7m acquisition and re-development for the Former New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock. The work by Take A Bow has saved ...
newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This is an amazing transformation and a credit to everyone involved - newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/take-a-...
Great news - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans for 145-plot allotment in Inverness approved
The charity behind the plans is also in the final stages taking over the land needed for the project.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Great news - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Its all systems go for Peebles Community Trust - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559435... @dtascotland.bsky.social
Last relic of railway that ran through Peebles bought by community group
THE PEEBLES Community Trust have purchased another building in the town to bring into community use.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Its all systems go for Peebles Community Trust - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559435... @dtascotland.bsky.social
We're looking forward to tomorrow's event in Dundee - see you there - www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/soc...
Social Investment Scotland to ignite Dundee’s creative and cultural scene
Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is shining a spotlight on Dundee’s creative and cultural industries (CCI), offering local charities and social enterprises the chanc...
www.scottishfinancialnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We're looking forward to tomorrow's event in Dundee - see you there - www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/soc...
This is an excellent project repurposing existing units - www.shetnews.co.uk/2025/11/03/s...
All systems go for Sellafirth community hub project after £300k funding boost
WORK on a new community hub in Yell could be finished by the end of March - with significant government funding awarded for the project. North Yell Development...
www.shetnews.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This is an excellent project repurposing existing units - www.shetnews.co.uk/2025/11/03/s...
Real opportunities here for communities to gain from repowering opportunities www.gov.scot/news/sharing...
Sharing the gains of clean energy
New opportunity for local groups to lease windfarm sites.
www.gov.scot
October 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Real opportunities here for communities to gain from repowering opportunities www.gov.scot/news/sharing...
This could be a great opportunity for community groups in these areas www.gov.scot/news/sharing... @dtascotland.bsky.social @democraticfinance.bsky.social
Sharing the gains of clean energy
New opportunity for local groups to lease windfarm sites.
www.gov.scot
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This could be a great opportunity for community groups in these areas www.gov.scot/news/sharing... @dtascotland.bsky.social @democraticfinance.bsky.social
This is be a great opportunity to see inside this fabulous building - its taken a lot of community effort to get to this stage - www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2555938...
Foyer space of Broadway cinema in Prestwick to open to visitors
There will be a unique opportunity to look inside the 1930s foyer space of the Broadway cinema in Prestwick next month.
www.ayradvertiser.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This is be a great opportunity to see inside this fabulous building - its taken a lot of community effort to get to this stage - www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2555938...
Charity’s plans come together for Carstairs Junction hall - South Lanarkshire View
www.southlanarkshireview.scot
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This is great to see local support and money coming forward for this key asset www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2555742... @democraticfinance.bsky.social
Tower campaigners 'weeks' from finalising purchase as they make donation push
Campaigners working to secure a central arts venue for Helensburgh's future are nearing the finish line.
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This is great to see local support and money coming forward for this key asset www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2555742... @democraticfinance.bsky.social
How fabulous is this - from asset transfer to transformation - projectscot.com/2025/10/refu...
Historic Millport Town Hall set to reopen following 'transformative renovation' | Project Scotland
THE refurbished Millport Town Hall is set to reopen following a 'transformative renovation' of the historic building. The grand opening ceremony m ...
projectscot.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
How fabulous is this - from asset transfer to transformation - projectscot.com/2025/10/refu...
Good to see an asset transfer request being submitted to Scottish Enterprise - they are a relevant authority under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act - www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/loch-lo...
Loch Lomond community group fight to take over former tourist information site
If reused as a community hub, the building will offer opportunities for local groups, volunteers and small businesses while serving the public for good rather than remaining underused.
www.glasgowlive.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Good to see an asset transfer request being submitted to Scottish Enterprise - they are a relevant authority under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act - www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/loch-lo...
Interesting job with Fife Historic Buildings Trust - and you'll undoubtedly get to work with our New Futures Churches Team - fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk/latest-news/...
Opportunities - Fife Historic Buildings Trust
Keep checking here for any opportunities to join our team or alongside us as part of a project
fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Interesting job with Fife Historic Buildings Trust - and you'll undoubtedly get to work with our New Futures Churches Team - fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk/latest-news/...
More good news from the Scottish Land Fund - www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/10/06/c...
Community 'over the moon' as major funding paves way for Sandness development - The Shetland Times
An upgrade of the Melby pier in Sandness will soon take place thanks to a major cash boost from the Scottish Land Fund. Sandness Community...
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
More good news from the Scottish Land Fund - www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/10/06/c...
Another key asset in community ownership in Eigg - www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/eigg
Eigg buys historic kirk
Islanders on Eigg are celebrating an award of over £90,000 which lets them buy a church and turn it into a community hub
www.westcoasttoday.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Another key asset in community ownership in Eigg - www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/eigg
Great to see a collaborative approach being taken in securing this key asset - www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/220-yea... @dtascotland.bsky.social
220-year-old Inveravon church set for new life thanks to community buyout
Kirk was closed as part of Church of Scotland cost-saving measures
www.strathspey-herald.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Great to see a collaborative approach being taken in securing this key asset - www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/220-yea... @dtascotland.bsky.social
Fabulous - www.urbanrealm.com/news/11634/F...
Funding secured for arts-led Greenock sugar refinery plan : October 2025 : News : Architecture in profile the building environment in Scotland - Urban Realm
Funding secured for arts-led Greenock sugar refinery plan, October 2025, News, Architecture and the built environment is an integral part of our society and we hope to provide a useful platform for de...
www.urbanrealm.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Fabulous - www.urbanrealm.com/news/11634/F...
Great to see this asset transfer from Police Scotland completed - it'll be a key local asset - www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happe...
Police Scotland has confirmed the successful sale of Balerno police station, which will be redeveloped by Balerno Village Trust (BVT).
Police Scotland has confirmed the successful sale of Balerno police station, which will be redeveloped by Balerno Village Trust (BVT).
www.scotland.police.uk
October 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great to see this asset transfer from Police Scotland completed - it'll be a key local asset - www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happe...
Really interesting projects in this last round of Scottish Land Fund awards - tfn.scot/news/project...
Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund - TFN
Listed buildings and community trusts among groups in receipt of funding
tfn.scot
October 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Really interesting projects in this last round of Scottish Land Fund awards - tfn.scot/news/project...
Interesting proposal - Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2550654... @dtascotland.bsky.social
Major plans unveiled to transform vacant site in Lochwinnoch and boost jobs in area
Plans have been unveiled to transform West Tandlemuir Farm in Lochwinnoch.
www.the-gazette.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Interesting proposal - Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2550654... @dtascotland.bsky.social
This will be a brilliant project for Greenock - congratulations to all in securing this funding - www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/2550632...
Former Greenock sugar refinery a step nearer transformation with £200,000 grant
A former sugar refinery in Greenock is set become a technical and creative community hub thanks to a Scottish Land Fund grant of almost £200,000.
www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This will be a brilliant project for Greenock - congratulations to all in securing this funding - www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/2550632...