Development Trusts
What are they?
Development Trusts are Community run organisations that :
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Aim to achieve the sustainable regeneration of a community, economically, socially, culturally and environmentally
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They are independent but work in partnership with private and public sector organisations
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Are owned and managed by the community
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Generate revenue to reduce the dependency on grant support
What do they do?
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Local people set up Development Trusts to tackle local issues and improve the quality of life within the community.
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Development Trusts get involved in a wide variety of activities
these are just a few examples of what some Development Trusts have achieved
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Running the local shop and post office
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developing play park and recreational facilities
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managing housing developments
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developing renewable energy projects
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managed workspaces
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setting up training programmes
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running child care and youth services
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preserving local heritage
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restoring and conserving historic buildings
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establish countryside ranger services
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running the village petrol pump
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running a multi purpose arts and crafts centre
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tourism projects
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running a sports centre
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environmental improvements
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furniture recycling
In short anything and everything that might help build a vibrant and sustainable community
For more information on Development Trusts visit the Development Trusts Association Scotland
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