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DTAS Conference 2025

DTAS Annual Conference 2025!

Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Glasgow Caledonian University

We are delighted to announce that you can now book your place at DTAS Annual Conference 2025 #DTAS25

You can book via our Eventbrite page. Please note, this is the first stage of bookings. Once the workshops and study visits are confirmed, we will contact you so that you can choose your preferred sessions.

Bursary applications are now open.

You can find more information regarding how to apply and what the bursary can cover in our File Bursary Application Form 2025.docx

If you are planning on applying for a bursary, please refrain from booking any conference tickets until you have received a decision on your bursary application.

Please send your bursary application by 28th April 2025.

Get ahead of the accommodation rush by making the most of the event discount. Details of available hotels can be found in this PDF icon Where-to-stay-in-Glasgow-Hotels-brochure-2025-5.pdf

 

Interested in sponsoring the event? See our PDF icon DTAS Annual Conference Sponsorship Brochure 2025.pdf

For any questions, please contact conference@dtascot.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

 

 

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DTAS Annual Conference 2024! #DTAS24

Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August 2024 – Glasgow Caledonian University

DTAS Annual Conference 2024 video: https://youtu.be/vCLJth_CErY

 

 

A special thanks to our fantastic supporters and sponsors.

Without their support, the DTAS Annual Conference could not go ahead!

 

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Networking & Events

Connect and collaborate through an annual conference, regional events, Community Learning Exchange, and regular peer-to-peer check-in sessions to build relationships and share knowledge.

Training & Resources

Build organisational capacity through strategic review sessions, trustees and company director training, Continuing Professional Development sessions, and access to a wide range of DTAS publications and toolkits covering best practices

Representation & Influencing

Leverage DTAS's role as the voice for development trusts to influence policy, and participate in government consultations, and pilot programs. Amplify your voice at the highest levels.

Advice & Support

Get tailored guidance from dedicated development officers and access expert professional advice on legal matters, to inform and advance your work.

Our Partner DTA Scotland Services

The Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) is funded by the Scottish Government to support community based groups in Scotland take a stake in or ownership of previously publicly owned land or buildings.

www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk

Democratic Finance Scotland supports communities to raise money locally to take ownership of important community assets and run democratic community-led businesses.

www.democraticfinance.scot