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Development Trusts Association Scotland
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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
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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
September 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Here are our October events! For more information and to sign up:

🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/development-trusts-association-scotland-61200111823
September 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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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
August 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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
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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
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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...
August 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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
August 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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It's just under three weeks until bookings close for the DTAS Annual Conference. This year, bookings will close on Monday the 11th of August.

Find out more information and sign up on our Eventbrite page.

www.eventbrite.com/e/1267132039...
July 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Make sure to book your space at this year's conference soon as spaces are filling up.

Eventbrite page:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1267132039...

We are also returning to Trades Hall for dinner (with a bar open till late) after the first day of Conference. Add a dinner ticket to your order to join us.
June 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Some of our members took the front row seats and presented on their work in parliament today. Well done !
June 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Here are our July events! Find out more information and sign up below:

🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/developmen...
June 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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DTAS Annual Conference 2025

Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Glasgow Caledonian University

We are excited to announce that Andy Wightman will be our keynote speaker.

You can book your place on our Eventbrite page.

🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1267132039039?aff=oddtdtcreator
June 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Glasgow Caledonian University

You can now find information on this year’s study visits and workshops on our website.

Find more information and book your Conference Ticket on our Eventbrite page. #DTAS25
June 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Here are our June events. Sign up via the link below.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/developmen...
May 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th August 2025 - Glasgow Caledonian University

Visit our Eventbrite page to book your place at this year's conference!

Would you like to support the DTAS conference and sponsor a member place? Visit our Eventbrite page and select 'Pay it forward!' to donate
May 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Local Democracy and Community Wealth from DTAS CEO, Pauline Smith

"Were calling for our members and supporters to join us in making the change to local democracy real — loud, visible & impossible to ignore. More to follow!
dtascot.org.uk/news-item/lo...
May 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Thank you to Stromness Community Development Trust, especially Ruby & Kris, for having us and showing us the Stromness Community Centre, which the Trust is hoping to take over very soon.
The image shows the Trust's logo and location, plus images from the Stromness Community Centre - the front and some inside pictures of the hall, cafe/pool area, indoor basketball facility and inside disco.
April 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Here are our May events! Find out more information and sign up on our Eventbrite page.

You can now also book your place for DTAS Annual Conference 2025. More information on our Eventbrite page.
April 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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We would like to thank Sanday Development Trust for having us at their AGM. We talked about the DT movement, in Orkney & Scotland.

We loved visiting Heilsa Fjold, the youth & community centre, seeing the community garden & community transport bus. Special thanks to Kieron, Maria & Clive!
The image shows the Sanday Development Trust logo, the Sanday Island turbines from the ferry, the community garden polytunnels, inside the community & youth centre (and outside), the community minibus and a picture from the AGM.
April 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Taste of what it means to be a #DevelopmentTrust and DTAS member. Our network are stronger together, learning from eachother, sharing & debating views & experiences. DTAS support & forum for lobbying to make lasting change.
#CommunityOwnership #DemocraticFinance #CommunityDevelopment #LocalDemocracy
April 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Excited to anounce that four DTAS members are joining our Uk wide Trailblazers prog!
Congratulations to #CranhillDevTrust, #CuparDevTrust, #DunoonDevTrust, and #EdinburghOldTownDevTrust.
Orgs will be dismantling barriers, testing ideas and trying out new models.

locality.org.uk/news/connect...
April 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Thank you to Rosemount Development Trust for hosting our Glasgow Regional Gathering a few weeks ago.

We visited some of the Trust's projects, including the Roystonhill Spire (saved through a campaign by local people), the Community Centre & the Rosemount Business Park.

Thanks all for attending!
The picture shows the Rosemount DT logo, the Roystonhill Spire, mosaics and park, street art on walls, a park, and the Rosemount Business Park premises.
April 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Member The Pavillion celebrated their 25th anniversary in style, showcasing the great work they have done for the youth & community of Greater Easterhouse.

They also unveiled exciting plan for the development of their facility and Blairtummock Park - stay tuned!

Thanks for having us.
The image shows the location of the Pavillion, photos from the anniversary (a corridor with displays), plans for the redevelopment of the Pavillion and a slide from the anniversary slideshow.
April 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Always a pleasure to see Bothwell Futures in March, when they showed us around the Community Centre that they have recently taken on & where they are developing bookings and activities for the community.

Thanks to this, they have secured their library provision.

Thank you for having us!
The image shows the location of Bothwell Futures, its logo, and the community centre the Trust has been running (inside and outside).
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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DTAS Annual Conference 2025!

Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Glasgow Caledonian University

Bookings are now live for this year’s event! Visit our Eventbrite page to book. #DTAS25

We will also be returning to Trades Hall for dinner and entertainment (with a bar open till late).
April 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM