Development Trusts Association Scotland

DTA Scotland is the national support organisation for development trusts in Scotland. The member led network of community and place based orgs across Scotland.

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

Reminder we've moved from X to..
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[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

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[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

We have moved from twitter to @bluesky
Hope to see our followers over there
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@communityownership.bksy.social
Our Facebook and Instagram accounts remain active

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

Here are our December events. Find out more information and book on using our Eventbrite page.

https://t.co/zhwARCpxGZ

[Development Trusts NI @devtrustsni]

@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

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

Thanks for sharing. Our Community Shares programme now @demfinscot work is such a great support to communities helping to make an amzing impact.
#DevelopmentTrusts #CommunityEnergy

[Community Energy Scotland @CES_Tweet]

Watch Balerno Village Trust's video clip on some of the key impacts of the funds received from community-owned Harlaw Hydro Video credit: Democratic Finance Scotland

#communityenergy #socioeconomicimpact #communityled #communityownership

https://t.co/k5Z7MfvrKJ

[Community Energy Scotland @CES_Tweet]

Watch Balerno Village Trust's video clip on some of the key impacts of the funds received from community-owned Harlaw Hydro Video credit: Democratic Finance Scotland

#communityenergy #socioeconomicimpact #communityled #communityownership

https://t.co/k5Z7MfvrKJ

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

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

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

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.

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

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!

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

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!

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

We would like to thank Michelle & Lorna from @Forres_Area for meeting with us a few days ago!

We visited the Forres Town Hall, which was busy with activities like a pantry & coffee morning!

#forres #moray #townhall #developmenttrust #communitytrust

[Circular Communities Scotland @circularcomscot]

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

[GlasgowEcoTrust @GlasgowEcoTrust]

Great hearing from @PaulineDTAS about the amazing work and impact in local communities of the nearly 400 @DTAScot members

@nmcinroy this highlights huge potential for communities to deliver #CommunityWealthBuilding and #CircularEconomy

#CCSConf24 @circularcomscot

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland @HeritageFundSCO]

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

[Rural Policy Centre @RuralPolicySRUC]

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

[Development Trusts Association Scotland @DTAScot]

Fantastic news @isleofgigha so well deserved.
#DevelopmentTrust #SocialEnterprise #LocalPeopleLeading #MakingThingsHappen #Community

[Social Enterprise Scotland @SocEntScot]

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

[Bridgend Farmhouse @BridgendFarmhse]

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.

[Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee @SP_NetZero]

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

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland @HeritageFundSCO]

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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