Does Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill address perceived problems of land ownership in Scotland? Today's witnesses, Dr Josh Doble Community Land Scotland; Linda Gillespie Development Trusts Association Scotland and Jon Hollingdale Scottish Community Alliance share their views👇 Full session👉ow.ly/USqg50U0x5o

We were delighted to welcome LordProvostEdinburgh 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.

Join Development Trusts Association Scotland in this Learning Exchange on disabilities! Explore inclusive practices that center people with learning disabilities by building stronger community support networks. Date: Wednesday, November 13 Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-sector…

The event was supported by @HeitageFundUK through Cherish and also saw @HeritageFundSco announce our support, thanks to #NationalLottery players for Development Trusts Association Scotland/COSS New Future- Places of Worship project. heritagefund.org.uk/projects/new-f…

Our research on Sites of Community Significance in the Land Reform Bill was discussed at committee this week, by Mark Ruskell Community Land Scotland Development Trusts Association Scotland Scottish Community Alliance etc on #CommunityEmpowerment and #landreform Read: bit.ly/4hCjuqt Watch: scottishparliament.tv/meeting/net-ze…

Fantastic news Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust so well deserved. #DevelopmentTrust #SocialEnterprise #LocalPeopleLeading #MakingThingsHappen #Community

We’re pleased to welcome Pauline Smith Pauline Smith CEO of Development Trusts Association Scotland, 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

Great hearing from Pauline Smith about the amazing work and impact in local communities of the nearly 400 Development Trusts Association Scotland members Neil McInroy this highlights huge potential for communities to deliver #CommunityWealthBuilding and #CircularEconomy #CCSConf24 Circular Communities Scotland

We would like to thank Michelle & Lorna from FACT 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

Thank you to Knoydart 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!

THANK YOU to the Muir of Ord Development Trust for hosting our biggest Regional Gathering yet! We toured The Muir Hub & 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 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.

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 democraticfinance.scot/case_studies/h…

A good couple of days spent with our 4 Nation partners Locality Development Trusts NI (DTA Wales / CYD Cymru) Lots of development ideas, actions and sharing of knowledge. Thanks to Development Trusts Association Scotland members @RosemountTrust and Community Central Halls for hosting us

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

Pauline Smith 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 Community Central Halls

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