DTA Scotland is the national support organisation for development trusts in Scotland. The member led network of community and place based orgs across Scotland.
We have moved from twitter to @bluesky
Hope to see our followers over there
@dtascotland.bsky.social
@democraticfinance.bsky.social
@communityownership.bksy.social
Our Facebook and Instagram accounts remain active
@PaulineDTAS 2 days well spent in solidarity with UK Community Trailblazers; reflecting, sharing & discussing challenge & opportunity to strengthen community development action for wealth, health & well-being
Thanks to our hosts Maureen & Andy @RosemountTrust & Mark @CCHGlasgow
A good couple of days spent with our 4 Nation partners
@localitynews@devtrustsni (@DTAWales) Lots of development ideas, actions and sharing of knowledge. Thanks to @DTAScot members @RosemountTrust and @CCHGlasgow for hosting us
Thank you to the Dornoch Area CIC's Luke and Paula for having us 2weeks ago.
We visited The Dornoch Hub's premises, the Dornoch South Car and Coach Park &the brand new MUGA where I personally discovered pickleball!
The Trust also delivers community transport.
THANK YOU to the Muir of Ord Development Trust for hosting our biggest Regional Gathering yet!
We toured @HubMuir & other community projects before discussions between members. We at DTAS have gathered many actions to take forward.
Thank you to all the 30+ members who came!
Thank you to @Knoydart3 for having us for Directors' Training with Board Members of the Trust and its 2 trading subsidiaries, Knoydart Trading and Knoydart Renewables.
Between the 3 of them, they manage the land, provide green energy, run the local shop & much more!
We’re pleased to welcome Pauline Smith @PaulineDTAS CEO of @DTAScot, to speak on supporting circularity across the Development Trust Network to empower communities across Scotland.
Pauline engaged everyone on the power of communities working towards climate action 👏
#CCSConf24
The event was supported by @HeitageFundUK through Cherish and also saw @HeritageFundSco announce our support, thanks to #NationalLottery players for @DTAScot/@Dtascot_COSS New Future- Places of Worship project. https://t.co/80sw0z0dRA
Our research on Sites of Community Significance in the Land Reform Bill was discussed at committee this week, by @markruskell @CommunityLandSc @DTAScot@LocalPeopleLead etc on #CommunityEmpowerment and #landreform
Read:
https://t.co/z3vwG1NPjY
Watch: https://t.co/sjW5LQ9SAS
Last but not least! @isleofgigha has won the coveted Social Enterprise of the Year 2024 sponsored by @KeeganPennykid. The community-owned trust provides affordable housing, promotes sustainable tourism, and preserves the natural environment. #SocEntScotAwards24
We were delighted to welcome @LordProvostEdin to Bridgend Farmhouse. The focus was our Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - an award that is a huge source of pride for our organisation, recognising the contribution made by volunteers.
Does Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill address perceived problems of land ownership in Scotland?
Today's witnesses, Dr Josh Doble @CommunityLandSc; Linda Gillespie @DTAScot and Jon Hollingdale @LocalPeopleLead share their views👇
Full session👉https://t.co/Q24Tpglaa0
We're supporting @DTAScot to launch New Futures-places of worship.
Announced at @NatChurchTrust funding conference in Paisley Abbey on Friday New Futures will deliver support for communities and congregations in every part of Scotland.
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@Dtascot_COSS