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Community Land Scotland

How We are Governed

Our structure, leadership and approach to accountability

Community Land Scotland is a member-led organisation. Our governance structure ensures that our work is guided by the communities we represent and carried out with transparency and accountability.

Member-Led Organisation

Our Members shape our priorities, direction and activities. The organisation exists to represent and support community landowners across Scotland.

Our Board

Our voluntary Board provides strategic leadership and oversight. Primarily drawn from our Members, the Board ensures that Community Land Scotland remains Member-led.

Legal Structure

Community Land Scotland operates as a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity, providing accountability and clear governance arrangements.

Transparency and Accountability

We are committed to operating openly and responsibly. Our governance structure ensures that our work is accountable to our members and the wider movement.

We also recognise our responsibility as an employer and organisation. We are committed to the principles of Fair Work, ensuring that our practices support dignity, respect and opportunity for all those we work with.

Key Governance Documents:

Community Land Scotland is a Company Limited by Guarantee (SC385572) and a Registered Scottish Charity (SC041864). 

We are members of the International Land Coalition, which seeks to support community land rights and land reform movements around the world.