In this section you will find a list of our current publications. Most publications can be dowloaded for free as pdf documents, but for hard copy we will need to charge the stated rate and send it to you by post.
Trust in Communities: a manifesto from the Development Trusts Association
The DTA's manifesto outlines our five key pledges for the community enterprise movement and our call on government to support the work of development trusts and other community enterprises.
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A History of Community Asset Ownership
Written by Steve Wyler, Director of the DTA, this publication provides a concise history of community asset ownership in the UK, an idea that has been in existence in the uk for hundreds of years.
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Bearing Fruit
Good practice in asset-based rural community development.
Development Trusts Association with Carnegie UK Trust (Sept 2008).
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Early Warning Guide
Development Trusts Association (2008). Just a quick flip through this guide should help you work out whether your organisation is heading for the cliffs or enjoying the walk!
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Community Share and Bond Issues
Development Trusts Association (2007). This publication explains how community organisations can use share and bond issues as a source of funding.
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The Green Asset Guide
Development Trusts Association and the Environment Trust (2007). This guide offers a summary of approaches you can take to reduce the environmental impact of your community building.
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Cultivating enterprise
Cultivating enterprise This toolkit will guide you step by step through the stages of setting up an enterprising community organisation. Cultivating enterprise: a DTA toolkit for starting up successful development... Read More
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... Read More
On the borderline
Development trusts tackling poverty in the UK
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In this section you will find a list of our current publications. Most publications can be dowloaded for free as pdf documents, but for hard copy we will need to... Read More
Bonds and bridges
To what extent does the community enterprise movement engage with the diverse communities that it serves? This is something that the Development Trusts Association (DTA) explores in this new publication. ... Read More
Better to Borrow?
This booklet explores examples where finance has been provided to development trusts by NatWest/RBS or by Unity Trust Bank. These banks have been pioneers of community enterprise investment and have built lasting relationships with our members.
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