Shaping Policy for Community Ownership

Advocating for change that enables communities to thrive

Our vision is for the community ownership of land and buildings to be a significant driver of sustainable development across the whole of Scotland. We work to create conditions that make it easier for communities to own land and buildings.

We influence policies affecting rural and urban communities, particularly around land reform, ecological crisis, repopulation, urban development, Community Wealth Building and empowerment, and the Just Transition to Net Zero. Our learning comes from the real life experiences of our many members.

Local people should be leading development in their own communities. With the right policies in place, community-led regeneration of urban and rural areas can be transformational.

Our policy work currently focuses on: