1. Development Trusts Leading Regeneration Rory Dutton DTA Scotland Development Officer September 2013

2. DTA Scotland Independent charitable company established in 2003 Membership-based & run by volunteer board from DTs 200 member Development Trusts Currently mainly funded through two Scottish Government contracts

3. DTAS Role Improve effectiveness of member development trusts & promote networking Support establishment of new DTs Deliver Community Ownership Support Service for community asset transfers Promote the DT approach, influencing policy & representing sector’s views and interests

4. Development Trust: community organisations set up by ordinary people to improve the quality of life within their own communities about communities agreeing aspirations and development priorities for their areas, and making them a reality

5. Development Trust Key Characteristics Vision & set of priorities determined by the local community Independent open membership, accountable to members & with strong local leadership Good local profile & support from community Increasing focus on enterprise and viable asset base Effective working relationships with partners

6. Why development trusts do what they do address the “market failures” identified by their communities grasp new development opportunities generate their own income

7. Local services - Uig DT Fishing decline- Boyndie Trust Traditional sporting estate - Storas Uibhist Elderly Care - Westray DT Leisure Facilities – Twechar CA Addressing market failure

8. Grasping new opportunities MoD property - Comrie DT Railway cottages - Strathfillan CDT Castle - Braemar CL Lighthouse complex – North Ronaldsay Trust Forest Estate – Sleat CT

9. Income for regeneration Community Turbines – Isle of Gigha HT Forestry - Birse CT Caravan park - Ballater RD Workspace – Govanhill CDT Community Enterprise Centre – Mull & Iona CT

10. DTAS Members’ Survey (2011) c. 200 member development trusts 2,258 volunteers, incl. 1,823 board members 727 staff employed £39m of income; 37% “earned” £51m worth of assets

11. Development Trust Development Working Group Consultation with wider community Organisation established/ refined Community Action Plan Deliver quick wins Promote / grow membership Deliver more ambitious projects Trading to generate own income

12. For More information Rory Dutton, Development Officer 07825 250950 / rory@dtascot.org.uk www.dtascot.org.uk www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk