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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 5d

Local legacies, lasting impact - read our blog piece reflecting on our recent @dtascotland.bsky.social pioneering project supporting Dev Trusts to explore local legacy giving & how it could support future generations 👇

democraticfinance.scot/local-legaci...

Local Legacies, Lasting Impact: Learning from DTA Scotland - Democratic Finance Scotland

DTAS is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot for Remember a Charity Week, which encourages people to leave a gift in their will

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 5d

Local legacies, lasting impact - read our blog piece reflecting on our recent @dtascotland.bsky.social pioneering project supporting Dev Trusts to explore local legacy giving & how it could support future generations 👇

democraticfinance.scot/local-legaci...

Local Legacies, Lasting Impact: Learning from DTA Scotland - Democratic Finance Scotland

DTAS is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot for Remember a Charity Week, which encourages people to leave a gift in their will

democraticfinance.scot

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 6d

The Highland round of @sse.com Sustainable Development Fund is now open to support:

🏡 community housing, early-stage housing development and housing in highly rural & island areas.

🤝 sustainable capacity building in the community sector

www.sserenewables.com/communities/...

Sustainable development fund | SSE Renewables

We expect the fund could be worth over £57 million over the next 25 years.

www.sserenewables.com

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 8d

This could be a great opportunity for community groups in these areas www.gov.scot/news/sharing... @dtascotland.bsky.social @democraticfinance.bsky.social

Sharing the gains of clean energy

New opportunity for local groups to lease windfarm sites.

www.gov.scot

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 21d

We're joining the panel at the Democratic Business Summit 2025 - a one-day conference seeking to advance democracy across the UK business economy & develop and promote more awareness of how democratic business can transform our current economy.

Sign up 👇

www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit

Democratic Business Summit 2025

This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.

www.democraticbusiness.org

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 16

Cares Development Fund live - very quick turnaround required - localenergy.scot/funding/care...

CARES Development Fund · Local Energy Scotland

The CARES Development Fund is designed to help communities take that first step on their community energy journey.

localenergy.scot

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · Sep 11

📢 We’ve partnered with @dtascotland.bsky.social to bring you a free webinar about the Community Shares finance guide, aimed at organisations that have run community share offers and are based in Scotland.
🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30
💻 Online via Zoom.

Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp
#comshares #Scotland

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 16

We're joining the panel at the Democratic Business Summit 2025 - a one-day conference seeking to advance democracy across the UK business economy & develop and promote more awareness of how democratic business can transform our current economy.

Sign up 👇

www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit

Democratic Business Summit 2025

This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.

www.democraticbusiness.org

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 11

Could you help Cranhill Development Trust empower local people to create positive change?

Gifts in Wills have a powerful impact, ensuring vital work can continue into the future.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfrI...

Every gift makes a meaningful difference.

#RememberACharityWeek #LocalLegacyGiving

WeWill

YouTube video by Cranhill Development Trust

www.youtube.com

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 10

Talking about Legacy Giving is a delicate topic, so DTs need guidance, training, & confidence-building resources to approach it effectively.

Storytelling is key to inspire legacy gifts, DT's must clearly communicate their broader impact & long-term vision through compelling & relatable stories.

Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 10

For #RememberACharityWeek we are highlighting learning from our @dtascotland.bsky.social Local Legacy Giving Pilot

There is Real Appetite, But We Need to Support It!
- practical tools & hands-on support is needed to help DTs navigate the unique nature of this opportunity.

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 9

a pioneering project from the Democratic Finance team that has supported 9 Development Trusts (DTs) across Scotland to explore how legacy giving could help sustain their vital community work for generations to come. 

Read our blog here - democraticfinance.scot/local-legaci...

Local Legacies, Lasting Impact: Learning from DTA Scotland - Democratic Finance Scotland

DTAS is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot for Remember a Charity Week, which encourages people to leave a gift in their will

democraticfinance.scot

Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 9

This week marks #RememberACharity Week, a national campaign that encourages people to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their will.

To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...

Two people sitting across from each other at a table in front of a window. Both of them have a cup of tea/coffee in their hands. There is a vase of flowers on the table infront of the window and a coffee pot.

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌟 Calling all charity and social enterprise leaders in the Highlands! 🌟

📅 25 Sept | 10am to 2pm
📍 Eden Court, Inverness
🎟️ Book your spot today: buff.ly/yLPfve1

Tag a friend who should come along! 💬

#FundingSocials #InvernessEvents #CharitySupport #SocialEnterpriseScotland #NetworkingOpportunity

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Still time to apply to Local Energy Scotland's Community Energy Generation Fund for community organisations to develop their own renewable energy projects, closing Mon 8 Sept!

& further funds available too for initial development & community buildings fund, for more 👇

localenergy.scot/funding/

Funding advice for renewable energy projects in Scotland

The Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has funding to help you develop your renewable energy project.

localenergy.scot

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Amanda Grimm @amandafgrimm.bsky.social · Aug 27

Really enjoyed the @dtascotland.bsky.social annual conference!

It brought home the transformative impact of community projects to improve quality of life.

I spoke at a jam-packed session on #communityenergy, with Local Energy Scotland, @democraticfinance.bsky.social and Arran Community Renewables.

Four people on a stage, with a big screen behind them. Three people are sitting down and looking at a person standing at a podium.

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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you looking to save a local asset?

We support #Combiz across the UK - offering advice at every stage of the journey...

Our webpage explains the types of support we offer, & if you’re unsure whether we can help, there’s a eligibility chart to guide you.

👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/how-we-help/

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Aug 19

Only 1 week to go until the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference!

We'll be there hosting workshops on our recent #legacygiving pilot with development trusts & talking all things #community-energy with Local Energy Scotland & Arran Community Renewables.

Hope to see some of you there! #DTAS25

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Aug 12

2nd round of Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is open!

We can offer additional 1-1 support to explore community shares, community bonds or the Community Benefit Society governance structure as part of an application.

Deadline 8 Sept
bit.ly/CEGGFCARES

#CommunityEnergy #CommunityOwnership

Community Energy Generation Growth Fund · Local Energy Scotland

The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund aims to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.

localenergy.scot

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Aug 7

Macgregor's village store in Killin i.e “Scotland’s littlest department store” have launched a community share offer to further develop & future proof the store.

To find out more & support head over to their website 👇

macgregorshub.org.uk

#bencom #democraticfinance #communityownership #comshares

MacGregor's

macgregorshub.org.uk

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · Jul 29

"The co-operative movement is radical. It is transformational. It is in some senses revolutionary."
#TuesdayThoughts

Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · Jul 28

⚠️ We’re calling for bold action to double the size of the UK’s co-operative movement - and have created a plan. Co-operatives create fairer jobs, stronger communities, plus a fairer, more inclusive economy.

📢 Now we need your views by 15 Aug at: [email protected]

Read the plan 👉 buff.ly/5Bo1ztx

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Jul 29

This last round of Scottish Land Fund awards had 4 churches in the mix - great to see communities mobilise around these key assets. www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/thrille...

"Thrilled" Loch Awe group given funds to buy two kirks

A community group has been awarded £45,040 from the Scottish Land Fund to buy Kilchrenan and Dalavich churches

www.westcoasttoday.co.uk

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Democratic Business Summit is heading to Glasgow!

A powerful national gathering to shape the future of the
democratic economy and we're joining the panel.

Event info & tickets 👉
www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit
#DemocraticBusiness #CommunityWealth
#InclusiveEconomy #Coops

Democratic Business Summit 2025

This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.

www.democraticbusiness.org

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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our Impact Report highlights how rural #Combiz are making a big difference locally.

In 2024 alone, they generated an estimated £166 million in turnover!

👉 Check it out now to learn more stats, stories, and insights: https://plunkett.co.uk/be-inspired-by-plunkett-uks-impact-report-2025/

Orange background with white text: "For every £1 spent with a community business, 56p stays in the local economy - compared with just 40p for large private sector firms"

Then a green star graphic with '£1' in the middle

A yellow star graphic with green text in the middle: 'Large private sector firms 40p'

And a light green star with which text in the middle: 'community business 56p'

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Jul 24

We are over the moon to see this news! This SLF award matches their recent successful community share campaign.

Credit to the hard work of everyone involved, well done all! Community power in action!

Glenuig Community Inn @glenuiginn.bsky.social · Jul 24

🎉 BIG NEWS!! 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that Glenuig Community Inn has been awarded £352,800 from the Scottish Land Fund, meaning we now have the funds to secure the iconic Glenuig Inn as a vital community asset!

Thanks for helping us keep this dream alive 💚

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