Development Trusts Association Scotland
@dtascotland.bsky.social
Supporting Development Trusts across Scotland. Community-owned, enterprising and place-based orgs creating wealth & delivering social, environmental, cultural and economic impact.
Also @democraticfinance.bsky.social & @communityownership.bsky.social
Also @democraticfinance.bsky.social & @communityownership.bsky.social
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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
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#MinersVillage #Inspiring
#Community
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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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September 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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...
#MinersVillage #Inspiring
#Community
www.buzzsprout.com/2512967/epis...
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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
🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30
💻 Online via Zoom.
Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp
#comshares #Scotland
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📢 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
🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30
💻 Online via Zoom.
Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp
#comshares #Scotland
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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
👉 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
September 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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
👉 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
#DevelopmentTrusts
September 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
#DevelopmentTrusts
Here are our October events! For more information and to sign up:
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823
September 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Here are our October events! For more information and to sign up:
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823
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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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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.
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.
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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...
To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...
September 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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...
To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...
We had inspiring short talks from Maxwell Community Centre Garden_ lnkd.in/e427mmSp , Glenkens Community & Arts Trust_ lnkd.in/eW7Mnsav
and Staffin Community Trust _ lnkd.in/eDxiXsZb
#DTASConference2025
and Staffin Community Trust _ lnkd.in/eDxiXsZb
#DTASConference2025
August 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We had inspiring short talks from Maxwell Community Centre Garden_ lnkd.in/e427mmSp , Glenkens Community & Arts Trust_ lnkd.in/eW7Mnsav
and Staffin Community Trust _ lnkd.in/eDxiXsZb
#DTASConference2025
and Staffin Community Trust _ lnkd.in/eDxiXsZb
#DTASConference2025
At this year's conference, we had a jam-packed programme. Starting with an audience of 320 people engaged in a thought-provoking and insightful keynote from @andywightman.scot on land reform and democracy that sparked great questions and discussion throughout the 2 days. Thanks Andy!
August 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
At this year's conference, we had a jam-packed programme. Starting with an audience of 320 people engaged in a thought-provoking and insightful keynote from @andywightman.scot on land reform and democracy that sparked great questions and discussion throughout the 2 days. Thanks Andy!
Following election at our AGM this week. We are happy to announce the DTAS Board for 2025-26.
August 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Following election at our AGM this week. We are happy to announce the DTAS Board for 2025-26.
We launched the DTAS Annual Review at the conference. The review is made up of two documents, a short and concise snapshot version and a longer, more detailed version.
If you want to to find out what support we've provided over the year have a look here 👇
dtascot.org.uk/resources-an...
If you want to to find out what support we've provided over the year have a look here 👇
dtascot.org.uk/resources-an...
August 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We launched the DTAS Annual Review at the conference. The review is made up of two documents, a short and concise snapshot version and a longer, more detailed version.
If you want to to find out what support we've provided over the year have a look here 👇
dtascot.org.uk/resources-an...
If you want to to find out what support we've provided over the year have a look here 👇
dtascot.org.uk/resources-an...
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Over 300 people/communities came together for this year's @DTAScotland annual conference.
Truly great couple of days. More to follow but just a few snapshots from the last couple days
#Inspiring #ThoughtProvoking #CommunityOwnership #LocalPeopleLeading
Truly great couple of days. More to follow but just a few snapshots from the last couple days
#Inspiring #ThoughtProvoking #CommunityOwnership #LocalPeopleLeading
August 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Over 300 people/communities came together for this year's @DTAScotland annual conference.
Truly great couple of days. More to follow but just a few snapshots from the last couple days
#Inspiring #ThoughtProvoking #CommunityOwnership #LocalPeopleLeading
Truly great couple of days. More to follow but just a few snapshots from the last couple days
#Inspiring #ThoughtProvoking #CommunityOwnership #LocalPeopleLeading
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First time at @dtascotland.bsky.social conference and lovely to catch up with some of our supporters @ctsi.org.uk @fvsen.scot
August 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
First time at @dtascotland.bsky.social conference and lovely to catch up with some of our supporters @ctsi.org.uk @fvsen.scot
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We’re all set up in Glasgow for the 2025 DTAS Annual Conference!
Come and meet our Head of Community Business, Mary Boullin, and Impact Officer, George Ogier, who are on hand at our stand to chat all things community ownership in Scotland!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
Come and meet our Head of Community Business, Mary Boullin, and Impact Officer, George Ogier, who are on hand at our stand to chat all things community ownership in Scotland!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We’re all set up in Glasgow for the 2025 DTAS Annual Conference!
Come and meet our Head of Community Business, Mary Boullin, and Impact Officer, George Ogier, who are on hand at our stand to chat all things community ownership in Scotland!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
Come and meet our Head of Community Business, Mary Boullin, and Impact Officer, George Ogier, who are on hand at our stand to chat all things community ownership in Scotland!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
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We’ve had a really interesting and informative day at the 2025 @dtascotland.bsky.social conference today – lots of really good sessions that will help us with the work we do to support our town and community. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow!
#dtas25
#dtas25
August 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We’ve had a really interesting and informative day at the 2025 @dtascotland.bsky.social conference today – lots of really good sessions that will help us with the work we do to support our town and community. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow!
#dtas25
#dtas25
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We’re at the DTAS Conference in Glasgow today!
Find our team at Stand 8 to chat all things planning & community engagement.
Yesterday's highlights: renewable energy, planning questions & support for Development Trusts. Looking forward to more today. Pop by and say hello!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
Find our team at Stand 8 to chat all things planning & community engagement.
Yesterday's highlights: renewable energy, planning questions & support for Development Trusts. Looking forward to more today. Pop by and say hello!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We’re at the DTAS Conference in Glasgow today!
Find our team at Stand 8 to chat all things planning & community engagement.
Yesterday's highlights: renewable energy, planning questions & support for Development Trusts. Looking forward to more today. Pop by and say hello!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
Find our team at Stand 8 to chat all things planning & community engagement.
Yesterday's highlights: renewable energy, planning questions & support for Development Trusts. Looking forward to more today. Pop by and say hello!
@dtascotland.bsky.social
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Really enjoyed the @dtascotland.bsky.social annual conference!
It brought home the transformative impact of community projects to improve quality of life.
I spoke at a jam-packed session on #communityenergy, with Local Energy Scotland, @democraticfinance.bsky.social and Arran Community Renewables.
It brought home the transformative impact of community projects to improve quality of life.
I spoke at a jam-packed session on #communityenergy, with Local Energy Scotland, @democraticfinance.bsky.social and Arran Community Renewables.
August 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Really enjoyed the @dtascotland.bsky.social annual conference!
It brought home the transformative impact of community projects to improve quality of life.
I spoke at a jam-packed session on #communityenergy, with Local Energy Scotland, @democraticfinance.bsky.social and Arran Community Renewables.
It brought home the transformative impact of community projects to improve quality of life.
I spoke at a jam-packed session on #communityenergy, with Local Energy Scotland, @democraticfinance.bsky.social and Arran Community Renewables.
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Had an amazing two days at the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference. I was very lucky to be asked to help close the conference showcasing the amazing work of our members.
Now I am going to my bed with a bowl of veggie chilli xoxo
Now I am going to my bed with a bowl of veggie chilli xoxo
August 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Had an amazing two days at the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference. I was very lucky to be asked to help close the conference showcasing the amazing work of our members.
Now I am going to my bed with a bowl of veggie chilli xoxo
Now I am going to my bed with a bowl of veggie chilli xoxo
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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬
With Communities Housing Trust, @communitylandsc.bsky.social and @dtascotland.bsky.social and support from @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social, we've launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance.
Press release 👇
With Communities Housing Trust, @communitylandsc.bsky.social and @dtascotland.bsky.social and support from @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social, we've launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance.
Press release 👇
July 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬
With Communities Housing Trust, @communitylandsc.bsky.social and @dtascotland.bsky.social and support from @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social, we've launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance.
Press release 👇
With Communities Housing Trust, @communitylandsc.bsky.social and @dtascotland.bsky.social and support from @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social, we've launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance.
Press release 👇
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Are you interested in the heritage sector and / or the community sector? @dtascotland.bsky.social are recruiting! Community Ownership Support Service – Churches Programme Officer tinyurl.com/4nwksdzw £25,058 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Inverness #heritage #community
Community Ownership Support Service – Churches Programme Officer with Development Trusts Association Scotland – Goodmoves
Are you interested in the heritage sector and / or the community sector? Are you a good coordinator, with excellent communication skills and digitally confident?We are looking for a motivated a...
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July 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Are you interested in the heritage sector and / or the community sector? @dtascotland.bsky.social are recruiting! Community Ownership Support Service – Churches Programme Officer tinyurl.com/4nwksdzw £25,058 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Inverness #heritage #community
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Another brilliant example of an asset transfer being used as a platform to create a really special community facility www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2533662... @dtascotland.bsky.social
New community hub opens in East Lothian
New Dunbar community support centre opens in Black Bull Close, transforming historic site with The Ridge, East Lothian Council, and local partners.
www.eastlothiancourier.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Another brilliant example of an asset transfer being used as a platform to create a really special community facility www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2533662... @dtascotland.bsky.social
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Would you love to support community organisations to thrive?
@dtascotland.bsky.social are looking for a Strengthening Communities Programme Development Officer
🕐Full time or Part time
💰£38,131 – £40,158
📍Hybrid: Edinburgh
Find out more: tinyurl.com/m26tbesv
@dtascotland.bsky.social are looking for a Strengthening Communities Programme Development Officer
🕐Full time or Part time
💰£38,131 – £40,158
📍Hybrid: Edinburgh
Find out more: tinyurl.com/m26tbesv
Strengthening Communities Programme Development Officer with Development Trusts Association Scotland – Goodmoves
Would you love to support community organisations to thrive? Do you have experience of working with communities, able to provide information and encouragement?Due to internal movement, Developm...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Would you love to support community organisations to thrive?
@dtascotland.bsky.social are looking for a Strengthening Communities Programme Development Officer
🕐Full time or Part time
💰£38,131 – £40,158
📍Hybrid: Edinburgh
Find out more: tinyurl.com/m26tbesv
@dtascotland.bsky.social are looking for a Strengthening Communities Programme Development Officer
🕐Full time or Part time
💰£38,131 – £40,158
📍Hybrid: Edinburgh
Find out more: tinyurl.com/m26tbesv
An amazing job opportunity with an amazing Development Trust.
#MullAndIonaCommunityTrust are recruiting for their next #ChiefExecutive
Check out all their exciting and incredible work at www.mict.co.uk
for recruitment pack Email ceorecruitment@mict.co.uk
#MullAndIonaCommunityTrust are recruiting for their next #ChiefExecutive
Check out all their exciting and incredible work at www.mict.co.uk
for recruitment pack Email ceorecruitment@mict.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
An amazing job opportunity with an amazing Development Trust.
#MullAndIonaCommunityTrust are recruiting for their next #ChiefExecutive
Check out all their exciting and incredible work at www.mict.co.uk
for recruitment pack Email ceorecruitment@mict.co.uk
#MullAndIonaCommunityTrust are recruiting for their next #ChiefExecutive
Check out all their exciting and incredible work at www.mict.co.uk
for recruitment pack Email ceorecruitment@mict.co.uk
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2nd round of Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is open!
We can offer additional 1-1 support to explore community shares, community bonds or the Community Benefit Society governance structure as part of an application.
Deadline 8 Sept
bit.ly/CEGGFCARES
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityOwnership
We can offer additional 1-1 support to explore community shares, community bonds or the Community Benefit Society governance structure as part of an application.
Deadline 8 Sept
bit.ly/CEGGFCARES
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityOwnership
Community Energy Generation Growth Fund · Local Energy Scotland
The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund aims to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.
localenergy.scot
August 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
2nd round of Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is open!
We can offer additional 1-1 support to explore community shares, community bonds or the Community Benefit Society governance structure as part of an application.
Deadline 8 Sept
bit.ly/CEGGFCARES
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityOwnership
We can offer additional 1-1 support to explore community shares, community bonds or the Community Benefit Society governance structure as part of an application.
Deadline 8 Sept
bit.ly/CEGGFCARES
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityOwnership