Case Studies
Renton Community Development Trust
Working in partnership with Cordale Housing Association, Renton Community Development Trust has developed an award winning strategy for generating ‘community wealth’
Inverclyde Community Development Trust
Established in 1987, Inverclyde Community Development Trust has grown to become a significant local employer with a turnover of £3 million and assets of £1 million
Community Pathways to Sustainability: Mull and Iona Community Trust
In 2010 one of the earliest community-owned renewable energy generation sites – Garmony Hydro - was developed by Mull & Iona Community Trust to address both local energy security and the climate crisis. The Garmony Hydro Scheme and subsequent...
DTAS Members In Action: Post Offices
Our ‘In Action’ case study series highlights the diverse range of activities, services, and policy areas development trusts in the DTAS membership operate in. August puts the spotlight on two of our members delivering Post Offices for their...
DTAS Members In Action: Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Our ‘In Action’ case study series highlights the diverse range of activities, services, and policy areas development trusts in the DTAS membership operate in. This month’s ‘EDI’ series spotlights some of the many DTAS members working in and with...
Eilean Eisdeal
Recognising the importance of the community ownership of assets, Eilean Eisdeal are confidently securing their island's future for generations to come.
Community Pathways to Sustainability: Greener Kirkcaldy
Established in 2009, Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable and resilient...
Community Pathways to Sustainability: Newlands Community Development Trust
Newlands Community Development Trust (NCDT) serves the small parish of Newlands in the Tweeddale area of the Scottish Borders and the surrounding area. This rural area has grappled with isolation and limited local services and employment...
Member Stories
South Seeds: Delivering an urban oasis in central Glasgow
South Seeds is a development trust that supports people in the Southside of Glasgow to lead more sustainable lives. This video demonstrates this, through projects such as their 'Adopt a bed' scheme, tool library, energy advice service and more...
Sleat Community Trust
Angus Robertson, Sleat Community Trust on the Isle of Skye, discusses the trading companies set up by the trust, one a retail subsidiary and the other dealing in renewable energy.
COP26 Community Climate Spotlight: North West Mull Community Woodland Company
North West Mull Community Woodland Company was established in 2006 to purchase and manage the Langamull and West Ardhu forests in the north west of Mull. In 2018 the trust then had the opportunity to purchase the island of Ulva for the local...
Newcastleton & District Community Trust: Our Story
Located right on the border with England, Newcastleton is a village that is the epitome of the Scottish Borders. Listen to the incredible story of Newcastleton & District Community Trust.
Callander's Climate Action Journey
Callander Community Development Trust are involved in a number of exciting projects. These include tree planting, a hydro scheme displacing 1000 tonnes of carbon each year, and more.
Catrine Community Trust
Hugh Hutchison, from the Catrine Community Trust in Ayrshire, explains their efforts to secure funding for the Catrine Voes and their future plans.
Northmavine Community Development Company
Northmavine Community Development Company (NCDC) - Located at the very top of Shetland’s mainland, Northmavine is almost an island on its own. Grab your popcorn and fizzy drink and join us to watch this short film that captures the inspirational...
Glenboig Neighbourhood House
Teresa Aitken from Glenboig Neighbourhood House near Glasgow talks about delivering services for the community, including youth work, older people's services, volunteering and community transport.
