DTA Scotland






Welcome to the website of DTA Scotland
- the national body for development trusts in Scotland.

Discover the fast growing network of development trusts in Scotland and the real difference they are making to the communities in which they are based.

Development trusts offer a fresh approach to community regeneration. Independent and under community control, these organisations draw together the energy, commitment and creativity of local people to tackle local issues. Through enterprise and the ownership of local assets, development trusts address the economic, social, cultural and environmental needs of their communities
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*News Briefing* last updated 01/07/09
****************************************************************** DTAS TO CO-ORDINATE ASSET TRANSFER PROGRAMME
DTAS has received a grant from the Scottish Government to deliver a programme of activities aimed at furthering the transfer of assets from local authorities to community organisations. The grant of £251,151 will be used to: research current good practice in asset transfer; deliver a series of seminars aimed at councillors, local authority officers and community organisations, and; support a number of demonstration asset transfers. To find out more contact Toby Johns on 07726362693 or e-mail toby@dtascot.org.uk
****************************************************************** DTAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2009 - "STRONG & SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
The 2009 DTAS conference was the busiest so far, with almost 200 people attending. Feedback from delegates' evaluations has been very positive. Many thanks to all the speakers who contributed, to our sponsors, and to delegates. One of the highlights was Elwyn James of the Arts Factory based in Wales' Rhondda Valleys. To read his speech, click here.
****************************************************************** BURA AWARDS FOR BEST PRACTICE IN REGENERATION
The 2009 British Urban Regeneration Association awards for best pratice in regeneration are now open for entries. Previous winners have included Strathfillan Community Development Trust. For more information or to nominate a project visit the BURA website.
****************************************************************** DTAS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
There are still one or two spaces left on our Leadership Development Programme, but you'll need to be quick! This programme will enable you to make the connection between leadership theory and your own role within the development trust movement in Scotland - whether in a strategic or operational management capacity or with governance responsibility. The programme is open to staff and Board Directors from full and provisional member trusts only. Click here to download a leaflet giving more information. To book a place contact Wendy on 0131 220 2456 or e-mail wendy@dtascot.org.uk
****************************************************************** KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS EXCHANGE FUND
The Knowledge & Skills Exchange Fund provides awards of up to £1000 to facilitate learning and the exchange of knowledge and ideas between enterprising community organisations. The funding has been secured by Local People Leading from Scottish Government and is available to all full and provisional members of DTAS and other community sector networks. It can be used to pay for: visits to other more established organisations; hosting visits from one or more organisations, and; accessing training for staff or volunteers. For further information or application materials contact Aileen on 0141 2202456 or e-mail aileen@dtascot.org.uk
****************************************************************** DTAS CONSULTANCY SERVICE - THE POOL IN SCOTLAND - UP AND RUNNING The Pool in Scotland is a new form of consultancy that taps into a unique resource - DTAS and it's members. It aims is to channel income back into the movement as a whole – both to individual member trusts and DTAS. It offers a high quality service of advice and support for enterprising community organisations, central, regional and local government, public agencies, the private sector and everyone with an interest in the holistic regeneration of communities. The mian focusses of the Pool's work will be community regeneration, community assets and community enterprise. For more information please contact toby@dtascot.org.uk
****************************************************************** MEMBERS SECURE FUNDING FOR ASSET DEVELOPMENT Congratulations are due to several DTAS members who have recently been awarded funding to take forward their plans for asset development. For more information click here
****************************************************************** MEMBERS' E-BULLETIN Click here for most recent edition
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