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’
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: 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...
Fintry Development Trust
By taking an enterprising approach to making their village ‘greener’, Fintry Development Trust have shown just what can be achieved within a small rural community
Eilean Eisdeal
Recognising the importance of the community ownership of assets, Eilean Eisdeal are confidently securing their island's future for generations to come.
DTAS Members 'In Action': Climate Action
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 Climate Action series spotlights Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT), ...
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...
Member Stories
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.
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.
Helmsdale & District Development Trust
Helmsdale and District Development Trust showcase how a rural community in the remote north east of Scotland has begun to tackle to shortage of affordable housing in their community.
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.
The Stove Network
Hear from The Stove Network's Martin O'Neill as he discusses the impact that Local Resilience funding has had in a Dumfries community in just a short period of time.
Linlithgow's Climate Action Journey
Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a development trust that has brought together many parts of the community to tackle the common cause of climate change and build local resilience. This video features: Linlith-Go-Solar - a community...
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...
Applecross Community Company
Alison Macleod, Applecross Community Company, talks about sustainable development in Applecross on the NW coast, including a hydro scheme as an income generator for the community.
