Community Landowners’ Toolkit: Recruiting and Managing Staff
OnlineThe main aims of the training session, delivered by Sarah Whitman from Delfinity, are to provide organisations with the tools to recruit and manage new individuals, and to understand and plan for the legal and budgetary implications of hiring staff. The training provides a roadmap for the journey that community organisations go through as they… Read More »Community Landowners’ Toolkit: Recruiting and Managing Staff
Community Ownership in Villages – Thornhill gathering
Old School Thornhill Station Road, Thornhill, United KingdomMany villages across Scotland now own land and buildings, often with a view to regenerating the economy, saving vital services and creating a strong sense of community. Community Land Scotland and Scottish Rural Action are partnering to convene two one-day seminars for community landowners and aspiring community landowners to come together and discuss challenges, opportunities… Read More »Community Ownership in Villages – Thornhill gathering
Lunchtime Policy Session for Members
Join us for a 90-minute lunchtime policy session with our Policy Manager, Josh Doble. He’ll share updates on upcoming policy changes and what they mean for community landowners. You’ll also have the chance to discuss the policy challenges your community is facing and contribute to shaping our manifesto for the next elections. Agenda: Welcome and… Read More »Lunchtime Policy Session for Members
Community Landowners’ Toolkit: Maximising Negotiation and Influencing Skills
OnlineRepresenting your community landowner at meetings with public bodies, developers, agencies and the wider community can be intimidating if you've not had any training. We want you to feel confident that you have the negotiation and influencing skills you need to make an impact. Whatever your background, this training will provide you with the tools… Read More »Community Landowners’ Toolkit: Maximising Negotiation and Influencing Skills
Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture 2025
Nationwide Building 1 Threadneedle Street, London, United KingdomNationwide Building, London
26 February 2025 * 18:00 - 20:00
The second annual Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture focused on sharing experiences and learning between England, Scotland and Wales about community ownership and the transformational change it can deliver.
Community Ownership Roadshow: East Lothian
The Fraser Centre 3a Winton Place, Tranent, East Lothian, United KingdomJoin us in Tranent for an information session to share with communities the benefits and opportunities of community ownership.
Community Landowners’ Toolkit: Applying Negotiation and Influencing Skills
OnlineRepresenting your community landowner at meetings with public bodies, developers, agencies and the wider community can be intimidating if you've not had any training. We want you to feel confident that you have the negotiation and influencing skills you need to make an impact. Whatever your background, this training will provide you with the tools… Read More »Community Landowners’ Toolkit: Applying Negotiation and Influencing Skills
Community Ownership Roadshow: Fife
Greener Kirkcaldy 8 Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, United KingdomJoin us in Kirkcaldy for an information session to share with communities the benefits and opportunities of community ownership.
Where We Stand – Stow
Stow Town Hall Townfoot, Stow, United KingdomStow Town Hall
27 March - 30 March 2025
Where We Stand – Eskdalemuir
The Eskdalemuir Community Hub Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, United KingdomThe Eskdalemuir Community Hub
1 April - 6 April 2025
Monday - Sunday * 10:00 - 16:00
Trusting People to be Wild – inspiration from Eigg and beyond
Eigg Community Hall Isle of Eigg, United KingdomIsle of Eigg Heritage Trust
Friday 4 April 2025 * 20:00 - 21:15
Scottish Wildlife Chair Kenny Taylor has been part of Eigg’s community ownership story since the start. In his Simon Fraser lecture he will reflect how community led wildlife conservation creates positive futures for people and planet. How nature, culture and community combined can deliver political change in Scotland and beyond.
Where We Stand – Grantown
Grantown Museum Burnfield House, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, United KingdomGrantown Museum
8 April - 22 April 2025
Monday - Friday * 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday * 11:00 - 15:00