| Click here for details on the criteria for membership There are two types of membership to the Development Trusts Association: is for organisations that are development trusts Associate membership is for organisations that are not development trusts but support the aims of development trusts and would like to become a partner in our movement. | | 
Skaters, Rockingham Forest Trust
Northamptonshire
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Farm seminar, PLANED - Pembrokeshire
Voice & Influence - the opportunity to contribute to regional and national policy consultations and shape the DTA's policy agenda
- the opportunity to participate in the running of the DTA and contribute to the Association's strategic development
- voting rights at DTA elections and the opportunity to be elected to the DTA Board of Trustees
- access to representation and support on funding, lobbying and campaigning
| | Core Member Offer Both full and associate members will benefit from our core member offer, additional benefits are also available for full members. All members will benefit from the following:
Networking - access to the UK's leading network of community enterprise practitioners
- opportunities to share experiences and exchange ideas at regional and national practitioner forums
- discounted rates to attend the DTA annual national conference, seminars and other events
- access to other networks through the DTA's strategic partnerships within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sectors
| | Resources - access to specialist information and one-to-one advice from our regional and national staff team
- access to the DTA's monthly e-bulletin providing valuable news updates on policy issues, member news, events, funding, and awards opportunities
- access to the DTA's quarterly policy e-bulletin providing detailed information on current policy issues relevant to the DTA and its members.
| | Other benefits - the option to occasionally Hot-Desk at our London headquarters between 9am-5pm on weekdays*
- member profile to be added to the DTA website
*subject to prior arrangement and availability. | | | | Additional benefits for full members | | | - access to our Knowledge and Skills Exchange small grants fund
- free legal advice from interchange Legal Advisory Services
- free VAT advice from Delloitte
- discounted insurance services from Finance ReDirect
| | - one free subscription to New Start Magazine
- Full range of products and services from partner organisations in the Community Alliance
- Full voting rights for DTA Board and Committee elections in the Full Member category.
| Your contribution | | | | Membership is not only about benefits. Members are also contributing to the community enterprise movement, as a member you would be encouraged to: | | | - share your experience and information with other members
- welcome enquiries and visits from interested parties
- attend the annual members' conference
- support your regional network and value the work of other members
- provide information to the DTA about your organisation and your work
| | - promote the development trust movement and its values
- use the DTA logo on your website and other promotional material where appropriate
- welcome visits and assessments from DTA regional staff
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