01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC034231
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 27
- Postcode
- EH11 2HA
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 10 September 2015 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC244853, Company name: Development Trusts Association Scotland Limited).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) was established in 2003 to take forward the development trust movement and support communities across Scotland. Development Trusts are place-based, community-led and community-owned enterprises. They demonstrate that positive change can be achieved through local control and ownership, regenerating local areas through asset ownership, social enterprise and community empowerment. We have 350 development trust members across rural, island and urban Scotland, as well as over 40 aspiring members. Our dedicated development officer team provides guidance, training, expert help, access to funding and networking opportunities that help our members to navigate challenges, share good practice and influence national and local policy. Our Community Ownership Support Service help community organisations to navigate the asset transfer process. Our Democratic Finance team have supported the raising of £20 million in community shares.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organisations known as development trusts, in direct pursuit of their objects in such a manner as may be thought fit 4.2 To promote the purpose and benefits of development trusts and advance education of the public in the work of development trusts and similar organisations
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,661,420 | £2,641,755 | 27 | 28 August 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,906,464 | £2,871,019 | 27 | 30 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,611,529 | £2,442,643 | 27 | 4 September 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £3,581,472 | £3,680,713 | 27 | 9 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £10,351,726 | £10,115,629 | 27 | 29 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 1B Washington Lane, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.dtascot.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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