The Development Trusts Association Wales - The Community-Based Regeneration Network
What is a development trust association? They are part of the community enterprise movement, which are community-based and aim to build profits that are used to build community wealth that has a lasting effect and improvement on the area. For example, DTA Wales are engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of Wales, and work as an independent, community-centred network. DTA Wales works as part of a UK-wide movement of development trusts, alongside sister organisations in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are a total of 40 development trusts in Wales, and 400 across the UK in total. DTA Wales relies on membership, and people coming together to improve their community through creating community-based wealth. According to their website, DTA Wales' main objectives are: " - The establishment of new trusts in every community that wants one. - To provide support for existing ones to operate well and grow their businesses, community enterprises and s...