Development trusts are part of Scotland’s fastest growing regeneration network. They are diverse in nature: large and small, rural and urban, mainland and island based. What development trusts all share in common however is a determination to see their community or neighbourhood flourish, through community-led activity, partnership working and enterprise.

Over the last ten years we have seen the development trust network grow, and the enterprises, services and activities which we all run expand massively.  This has led to an unprecedented level of recognition from the Scottish Government and others, an awareness that development trusts have more reach into communities than almost any other organisation.

Jim Bristow, Trustee DTA Scotland

The Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) informs, supports and represents this network. As a membership organisation we are able to facilitate this network of dynamic organisations, encouraging the sharing of knowledge and expertise and encouraging mutualism and co-operation. The below inforgraphic slideshow shows the average figures for a Development Trust in urban, rural, small towns, and island communities. 

Benefits of joining the DTAS Network include:

• Annual Conference and networking events
• Regular e-bulletin and topical briefings
• Community Learning Exchange Fund
• Opportunities to participate in community-led development programme pilots
• Access to member specific area and resources on the DTAS website.