Development Trusts Association Scotland

Development Trusts Association Scotland is a member-led organisation that promotes, supports and represents development trusts across Scotland. We have nearly 350 members across Scotland, with over 40 associate members. We also provide support to community organisations.

Our mission is to support communities to thrive, through our community-led network and national place-based sustainable action

Our vision is for a Scotland that respects, embraces and supports sustainable and thriving community-led and owned organisations, working in urban, rural and island communities. Places where citizens have the power and investment to develop their communities sustainably and overcome economic, environmental, social and cultural challenges.