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DTA Programmes

With support from our members and partners we have developed a number of products & services to assist development trusts and other community enterprises.

Communitybuilders programme
Communitybuilders Programme
The Development Trusts Association and our partners in the Community Alliance (bassac and Community Matters)is supporting the delivery of the the Communitybuilders programme alongside Investment Managers Social Investment Business (formerly Futurebuilders England and the Adventure Capital Fund)
 
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Cultivating Enterprise
Growing the next generation of community enterprises through specialist advice and practical 'hands on' support
 
Asset Transfer Unit
Asset Transfer Unit
The DTA leads on the delivery of the Asset Transfer Unit (ATU). The ATU manages the DTA's community asset based development programmes including; the Advancing Assets for Communities Programme; the Community Assets Programme; Cascading Assets Transfer
 
Community Shares Programme
The Community Shares Programme
The DTA in partnership with Co-operativesUK is investigating how members of the public can invest in enterprises servicing a community purpose.
 
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The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - DTA Rural Challenge Fund
Programme duration January 2008 - January 2011
 
Knowledge & Skills Exchange Programme
Knowledge & Skills Exchange Programme
This small grants programme is designed to ensure that good practice is shared more widely across the Community Alliance networks
 
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The Meanwhile Project
Making temporary use of empty shops on the high street to the benefit of the local community
 
Community Sector Trading
Community Sector Trading
This project aims to help third sector organisations, especially community groups, understand how they can grow and diversify income, by helping them explore trading activities to generate new income streams.
 
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To Have and To Hold
This Guide provides a broad range of information, resources and contacts that you can use to develop a land or building project that is an asset for your organisation and local community.
 
Membership HealthCheck
DTA Healthcheck
A community enterprise development tool created through collaboration between DTA staff and development trust practitioners to help you review how you are doing and where you want to go.
 
Fit For Purpose
Fit for Purpose
the Development Trusts Association healthcheck for community enterprise organisations