Regional Gathering: Dumfries and Galloway, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire

This event is part of our Regional Gatherings event series which aims to provide development trusts with bespoke advice and support. Attendees are also provided with the opportunity to network, build partnerships and collaborate with other development trusts within your authority area.

Event description

This event will provide an opportunity for development trusts and aspiring development trusts in the area to come together, share knowledge and learn from eachother with guidance and advice from DTAS. As part of the event, you will have the opportunity to learn about the host - Castle Douglas Development Forum through a short tour.

The event will be held at: Crannog Campus, Lochside Park, Lochside Road, Castle Douglas, DG71EZ

All refreshments and lunch will be provided on the day.

Due to limited capacity, we are limiting spaces to two per Development Trust. Staff and board members welcome. Please make sure to book separate tickets to allow us to track numbers for catering.

Please note: timings on agenda may change

Hosted by: Castle Douglas Development Forum, facilitated by DTAS

What will I gain from this event?

• Resource sharing and networking opportunities to inform the progress of your development trust
• An opportunity to build productive partnerships with other DTAS member organisations in the area
• The opportunity to join a study visit of Castle Douglas Development Forum, a practical learning opportunity showcasing specific and relevant success stories for idea generation and knowledge sharing
• The opportunity to learn from other Development Trusts, discuss challenges, consider solutions and explore opportunities for collaboration
• The opportunity to meet with your Development Officer and other DTAS staff and hear about the latest support on offer
• If you are an aspiring development trust, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable learning from others and meet DTAS staff who can support you and your organisation on the journey to becoming an established development trust

Who is this event for?

Full and provisional member organisation of DTAS or aspiring organisations located in Dumfries and Galloway, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire.

Where is this event taking place?

The event will be held at: Crannog Campus, Lochside Park, Lochside Road, Castle Douglas, DG71EZ

Do I have to pay to attend?

This event is free to attend.

Travel costs can be expensed. We will provide travel expense forms to all attendees once the event has taken place.

How is this event funded?

Thanks to National Lottery players, Locality has received almost £1.9 million over three years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK.

The funding will support the Connectors UK programme, delivered in partnership with DTA Scotland, DTA Wales and DT Northern Ireland. Through the programme we will bring local community organisations together, to build resilience, share innovative practice and shape their community’s future.

Photography disclaimer

DTAS will be taking photos at this event. These images will be used by DTAS to share news about the event, and to publicise our future events. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity and published on social media and the DTAS website. They will be stored securely, and we will delete them after they are no longer needed for publicity purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, then notify us on the day or please email annie@dtascot.org.uk.