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CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS back to top
DTA SCOTLAND EVENTS PROGRAMME 2008-2009
LAND REFORM TRAINING SEMINAR
23rd September, Grantown-on-Spey
DTAS in partnership with the Cairngorms National Park Authority are hosting a seminar on how to register your community’s interest in property by using the Land Reform Act, learning from those who have first hand experience of using the Act and also find out what support is available to help you.
Places are free for members of DTAS, Cairngorms National Park, CRNS, CWA & CADISPA.
To download a flier click here for a booking form,
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OTHER EVENTS ACROSS THE SECTOR
MORE THAN FURNITURE CONFERENCE 08
August 27th, Glasgow
For more information www.crns.org.uk/index/siteevent-details-action/id.234/title.-more-than-furniture-08
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WORLD FORUM
2nd - 5th Sept, Edinburgh
The Forum will be the first international gathering of practitioners and support agencies dealing exclusively with social enterprise and will bring together social enterprise leaders and champions from all continents to collaborate, share best practice and plan future developments. This collaboration will raise awareness of social enterprise as an expanding global mechanism for social change and will explore the merit of ongoing collaboration for key stakeholders.
For more information www.ceis.org.uk/events/sewf
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INSTITUTE OF FUNDRAISING SCOTTISH CONFERENCE
4-5th November, Hilton, Glasgow
An event aimed at fundraising practitioners at all levels as well as those who work closely with or for the fundraising profession. Almost 50 sessions and 4 plenary talks cover all levels and techniques in fundraising and the annual awards dinner at the centre of the conference offers a chance to celebrate excellent practice in fundraising and enjoy a well deserved night of celebration.
For more information www.scottishconference.org.uk
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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE back to top
Start- Up Toolkit
DTAS has produced a start-up toolkit which is designed to help communities set up their own development trust. See contents. For further information on how to purchase a pack contact aileen@dtascot.org.uk
So You Want To Set Up A Development Trust
DTA has published this useful guide which takes you through some of the steps involved in setting up a development trust. For further information on how to obtain this guide aileen@dtascot.org.uk
Cultivating Enterprise
The next step from "So You want to Set Up a Development Trust" - a DTA pulication to lead you through the various stages of starting up successful development trusts and community enterprises. From "getting the basics right" to "being enterprising" to "do you really make a difference?" This guide can be used in conjuction with the DTAS Start-Up Toolkit.
To purchase this guide aileen@dtascot.org.uk
To Have and To Hold
The DTA guide to asset development for community and social enterprises. Essential reading for any development trust that is considering becoming involved in asset based development. A hard copy can be purchased from DTAS (£10). aileen@dtascot.org.uk or to downlad a PDF version - Click here.
Setting Up a Trading Subsidiary
This guide has been produced for development trusts that are registered charities and are planning to become involved in trading activities that are non-charitable. Written by Stephen Phillips, a specialist in charity law, the guide is designed to to take a development trust through each step of the set-up process and thus avoid the costs of engaging a solicitor. If you would like to obtain a hard copy contact aileen@dtascot.org.uk or Click here to download
Demystifying the use of the term 'Trust'
This guide has been produced in an attempt to pin down more precisely what is and is not a trust in the legal sense of the word, and just as importantly, to explore what legal restrictions, implications, or advantages there are of having the word in an organisation’s name. If you would like to obtain a hard copy contact aileen@dtascot.org.uk Click here to download
Community Share and Bond Issues
This DTA publication provides an introduction to how community organisations can use share and bond issues to raise finance. For further information on how to obtain a copy aileen@dtascot.org.uk
The Green Asset Guide
This DTA guide offers a summary of approaches you can take to reduce the environmental impact of your community building, whether you are looking to develop a new building or improve an existing building. To downlad a copy Click here.
USEFUL INFORMATION
COMMUNITY MATTERS INFO SHEET - TRADING AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS'
An information sheet which aims to clarify the types and extent of trading that may be conducted by community associations without infringing their charitabe status or incurring a tax liability. Click here to download
COMMUNITY MATTERS INFO SHEET - COMMUNITY BUILDINGS & TAXATION'
An information sheet telling you something about each of the taxes that may be levied by HM & Revenue and Customs upon those managing community buildings. Click here to download
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JOB VACANCIES, FIND A VENUE AND NEWS FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITY SECTOR back to top
JOB VACANCIES
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE VACANCY
Job Title: Social Enterprise Development Officer, Coalfield
Job Purpose To deliver business development support and consultancy services to community and voluntary organisations to assist them to become sustainable Social Enterprises.
For more information: www.communityenterprise.co.uk/
VENUES FOR HIRE - MEMBERS & OTHER COMMUNITY ORGS
DTAS MEMBERS
COALBURN MINERS WELFARE Coalburn Miners Welfare Charitable Society - One Stop Shop have recently launched a promotional brochure and dvd to advertise their state of the art meeting & conference venue.
It is an exciting new venture to add to the growing list of projects being run and developed by the development trust. For more information www.coalburnmw.org.uk
OUT OF THE BLUE - EDINBURGH
The Out of the Blue Drill Hall is an active arts venue with exhibitions and evening events and a lively café open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm and additional hours to cater for events.
Click here for more info & prices
WELLHOUSE COMMUNITY TRUST - THE HUB - GLASGOW
The Hub can host small conferences, training sessions and any type and size of meeting required. Its state of the art IT Suite is also available to hire. With in house catering and a creche facility available this venue is an ideal venue on the perimeter of Glasgow.
Click here for more info & prices
CASTLEMILk STABLES - CASSILTOUN TRUST, GLASGOW
Castlemilk Stable can host meetings/seminars/training of up to 40 people in it's multipurpose room or smaller board room, an IT state of the art suite with 10 workstations is also availalbe. Catering can be provided, it is close to transport links and has parking on site.
Click here for more info & prices
OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
LEITH HALLS - EDINBURGH
With a selection of function, conference and meeting rooms on offer, we can cater for any booking from small one-to-one meetings up to events for 150 delegates.
The flexibility of the space available means that the HALLS is an ideal venue to hold seminars, workshops, training days, conferences, performances, receptions and private functions.
Click here for more info & prices
NEWS FROM ACCROSS THE COMMUNITY SECTOR
STONEHOUSE DT GAINS FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS
STONEHOUSE is to benefit from a large-scale makeover with the proceeds of a £135,000 grant awarded earlier this month.The money, provided by Scottish Community Foundation, will be used to create an accessible community garden in the heart of the village. Stonehouse Brighter Village and Stonehouse Development Trust worked together on plans for the development which will include a paved area, planting, seating and extra parking spaces. As well as being fully wheelchair accessible, the garden will feature planting that can be enjoyed by those suffering from sensory deprivation. The grant will be used to carry out phase one of the project, which will include all major development work. Bill Craw, chairman of development trust and board member of Stonehouse Brighter Village, said: “This is great news for Stonehouse.“It is the result of a close working relationship between the brighter village project and Stonehouse Development Trust with the support of the community council.“The facilities that will be developed at the heart of the village will enrich and strengthen the bonds of community which already exist in Stonehouse.”
CONGRATULATIONS TO ARROCHAR & TARBET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Congratulations to Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust who have now raised all the funding needed to build their new community centre, next to their existing Pit Stop Dinner cafe. They have put the construction contract out to tender and have now received responses back. So work should be starting on site in the very near future. The Trust has also secured three years' revenue costs, which will pay for a Campus Manager who will be responsible for making the campus self-sustaining.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RENTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Following negotiations with West Dunbartonshire Council, Renton Community Development Trust has now secured ownership of the former community education centre on Renton's Main Street. This will be named Ma Centre. It will house childcare, elderly day care, a Foyer style restaurant, conferencing facilities, and a small theatre. The land is adjacent to the River Leven and as such there are opportunities to create berthing facilities - RCDT anticipate this will provide a ready market for the restaurant and theatre. Land behind the building is also included in the transfer and RCDT plan to build a new sports centre there. The property was valued at £115,000 and transferred to RCDT for £1.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY back to top
1. Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC) is a relatively new venture which has been set up to help communities develop their own renewable energy projects. They have just produced a very good toolkit for communities Click here
2. A development trust from Fintry have successfully negotiated the purchase of a single turbine from within a nearby private windfarm development. They want to share their success with other communities by helping them do the same. Click here
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LAND REFORM back to top
LAND REFORM (SCOTLAND) ACT: COMMUNTY RIGHT TO BUY It has become evident that Community Bodies are encountering difficulties when attempting to complete applicaition forms to register community interest in land to the satisfaction of Scottish Ministers. In response to this Andy Wightman, one of Scotland's leading authorities on landownership and land reform, has prepared a model application form together with notes to assist with the process. The project was supported by the Carnegie United Kingdon Trust, Hightlands & Islands Enterprise and the Caledonia Centre for Social Development. To download a copy of the form Click here
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DTAS RESPONSES TO SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE CONSULTATIONS back to top
Planning Bill- Advice Note on Community Engagement
The new Planning Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent within the the next month. One of the most contentious areas is the removal of the third party right of appeal which means that community input around planning applications in the future will have to be much more proactive in nature than it has been to date. For this reason the current consultation on the proposed Planning Advice Note on Community Engagement which closes on 13th October is important. DTAS plans to submit the following as its formal response on that date. Members are asked either to submit any comments prior to that date or use it to assist in the formulation of their own submission. Click here.
Social Enterprise Strategy for Scotland
The Scottish Excutive has committed itself to a differentiated strategy for the way in which the social enterprise sector is supported and developed over the next few years.Click here for DTAS response.
Big Lottery Fund in Scotland - Investing in Communities
BIG conducted a very extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders in the process leading up to the launch of Investing in Communities. Click here for DTAS response.
The establishment of a Coop Development Agency
The Scottish Executive committed itself to the establishment of a coop development agency in Scotland and consulted as to what form it should take and what it should do.Click here for DTAS response.
Scottish Parliament's Enquiry into Rural development
DTAS asked to speak to the Committee who led this enquiry but were only able to submit a written response.Click here for DTAS response.
Disposal of public assets
In 2004 the Treasury announced new guidelines which enabled publicly owned assets to be transferred into community ownership at less than market value if community benefit could be established. Rather than adopt these guidelines, the Scottish Executive decided to carry out a consultation to establish views on the matter.Click here for DTAS response.
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MEMBERS' BENEFITS back to top
• input to DTAS responses to government policy consultation
• support and advice from DTA Scotland staff
• Free access to the Melting Pot – a new social enterprise offering hot-desking and meeting facilities in the heart of Edinburgh
• free advice on annual accounts preparation
This service has been provided by Gregor Clark & Co Chartered Accountants & Auditors. It offers free basic advice on any matters relating accounts preparation. Gregor Clark will also offers discounted rates on reporting and auditing accounts to DTAS members
Contact details are:
Gregor Clark - 0131 225 2510 or e-mail enquire@gregorclark.co.uk - you will be asked to give your DTAS membership number when contacting them
• VAT advice
This service has been provided by Deloittes and offers free advice on any matters relating to VAT. Each call to the helpline will be free for approximately 15 minutes, after which a recommendation as to a way forward will be made (and a fee quote provided for any further work that is thought necessary). In addition, a free meeting with a VAT specialist is also being offered. This will consist of an initial telephone call to gain some background information on the member’s activities. The meeting will then be held at the member’s premises during which a more detailed discussion can be held as to any VAT implication or opportunities that appear relevant. Advice on the helpline and meetings would be provided by one of the Deloitte staff team who specialise in the provision of VAT advice to DTA members.
Contact points for Deloitte are:
Stuart Savage - 01223 259518 ssavage@deloitte.co.uk (Cambridge)
Gavin Needham - 0113 2921157 gneedham@deloitte.co.uk (Leeds)
Tony Jaras - 01727 885603 tjaras@deloitte.co.uk (St. Albans)
• access to members insurance scheme
DTAS members are entitled to preferential rates for all types of insurance by calling Finance ReDirect who are a not for profit financial services company on 0800 652 1211 - have your membership number to hand.
To be sent leaflet contact aileen@dtascot.org.uk
• access to and participation in DTAS training events and seminars throughout the year
• briefing papers on relevant policy topics
• free DTA (UK) magazine - Networker
• free subscription to New Sector magazine
• free subscription to New Start magazine
• participation and voting rights within DTAS and DTA(UK)
• discounts on publications, training materials
• subsidised rates at national and regional seminars, training events and conferences
• lobbying and reporesenting the interests of development trusts at national and local government
• access to members area of DTA Scotland website (www.dtascot.org.uk)
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