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...

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-...

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...

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

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

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

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...

www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/new... @dtascotland.bsky.social

📢 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...

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

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.

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...

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

First time at @dtascotland.bsky.social conference and lovely to catch up with some of our supporters @ctsi.org.uk @fvsen.scot

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

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

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

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.

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

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 👇

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

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

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

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 [email protected]

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 are over the moon to see this news! This SLF award matches their recent successful community share campaign. Credit to the hard work of everyone involved, well done all! Community power in action!

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...

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.

Some of our members took the front row seats and presented on their work in parliament today. Well done !

Here are our July events! Find out more information and sign up below: 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/developmen...

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

What an amazing asset to move into community ownership - great to see communities taking control of a key tourist attraction uk.news.yahoo.com/island-commu... @dtascotland.bsky.social

Absolutely - DTAS / COSS is in support of this - argyllbute24.co.uk/cowal-commun... @democraticfinance.bsky.social

Brilliant @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social We have to DEMAND transformation in OUR infrastructure & power (in all forms!)The answers are here &clear..communities are leading the way Otherwise none of our potential is being realised. #DevelopmentTrusts @democraticfinance.bsky.social @cescotland.bsky.social