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SUMMARY:Community Land Scotland AGM and Scottish Land Fund Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 8 October 2025\, at 13:00 for our Annual General Meeting\, hosted on Zoom. All members and the general public are welcome to attend. Papers for the AGM will be circulated to Members in advance. \nAfter the AGM\, we will host a panel discussion focused on the successes and future of the Scottish Land Fund. The Land Fund has been a key driver in Scotland’s rise as a world leader in community land ownership. The session will take place from 13:30 to 14:30 and will feature contributors who played a role in establishing the Fund\, along with representatives from communities that have acquired land and buildings with its support. The discussion will also consider what lies ahead as the current round of the Scottish Land Fund comes to a close. \nJohn Watt\, a board member at Community Land Scotland and the former Chair of the Scottish Land Fund Committee\, will chair the panel. Our panellists include: \n\nJane Macintyre\, Senior Manager at the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust\nNeil Ritch\, Scotland Director at the National Lottery Community Fund\nJenny Reeve\, Director\, Beatroute Arts\nMegan MacInnes\, Local Development Manager\, Applecross Community Company\n\n \nAccess the papers for the AGM\, including Agenda\, Minutes from AGM and EGM\, Directors nomination form\, Draft accounts and Members’ report\, HERE.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/community-land-scotland-agm-and-scottish-land-fund-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Landowners' Toolkit: Applying Negotiation and Influencing Skills
DESCRIPTION:Representing 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. \nWhatever your background\, this training will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to negotiate and influence effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. \nWhether persuading someone to take action\, influencing decisions\, or addressing a lack of understanding\, this course provides actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve successful outcomes. \n  \nSession Two: Applying Negotiation and Influencing Skills \nThursday 6 March * 14:00 – 16:00\nInteractive session facilitated by Ailsa Raeburn and Amanda Bryan \nIn this interactive follow-on session\, community landowners can learn from two experienced ‘influencers’ who have long been involved in community landownership and have experience on multiple Boards and stakeholder groups. They will share their learning about how to be effective in internal and external meetings. Attendees will then have an opportunity to share their own learning and challenges. By focusing on practical situations\, this session will help participants build confidence and find effective solutions for their challenges. \n  \nOnly 1 ticket available per organisation unless spaces become available. If you would like to book more than one place\, please contact us separately. \nPlease note: Once we have received your registration\, we will check that your organisation meets the criteria for this session and will be in touch with you to confirm your place and how to join the session. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. \nContact Meg with any queries. \n \nTraining for Community Landowners\nThis event is part of Community Land Scotland’s on-going series of training sessions for community owners. Individual topics covered in the series will include Strategic Planning\, Recruiting and Managing Staff\, Finance\, Handling Conflict Constructively\, and more to be announced. \nTraining sessions are open to communities who either own or are about to acquire land and/or assets.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/toolkit-applying-negotiation-and-influencing-skills/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052628
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SUMMARY:Community Landowners' Toolkit: Maximising Negotiation and Influencing Skills
DESCRIPTION:Representing 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. \nWhatever your background\, this training will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to negotiate and influence effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. \nWhether persuading someone to take action\, influencing decisions\, or addressing a lack of understanding\, this course provides actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve successful outcomes. \n  \nSession One: Maximising Your Negotiation and Influencing Skills \nWednesday 26 February * 13:30 – 15:30\nTraining delivered by Shelter \nThis course covers research on the psychology of negotiation and provides delegates with strategies to achieve positive outcomes in different situations. \nAt the end of this training\, you’ll be able to: \n*  follow the five stages of the negotiation process\n*  understand the principles of a successful negotiation\n*  use the six principles of the ‘psychology of influence’ to achieve a successful negotiation\n*  deal with difficult situations\, specifically objections and anger\n*  successfully begin and end a negotiation and record it \nOnly 1 ticket available per organisation unless spaces become available. If you would like to book more than one place\, please contact us separately. \nPlease note: Once we have received your registration\, we will check that your organisation meets the criteria for this session and will be in touch with you to confirm your place and how to join the session. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. \nContact Meg with any queries. \n \nTraining for Community Landowners\nThis event is part of Community Land Scotland’s on-going series of training sessions for community owners. Individual topics covered in the series will include Strategic Planning\, Recruiting and Managing Staff\, Finance\, Handling Conflict Constructively\, and more to be announced. \nTraining sessions are open to communities who either own or are about to acquire land and/or assets.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/toolkit-negotiation-and-influencing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052628
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SUMMARY:Community Landowners' Toolkit: Recruiting and Managing Staff
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nThe training provides a roadmap for the journey that community organisations go through as they become employers\, from identifying staffing needs\, to understanding and planning for the recruitment process\, to understanding legal responsibilities and financial implications. Additionally\, the training will address how to successfully on-board new staff\, including induction and ongoing management. \nSome points that will be covered are: \n\nEvaluating staffing needs and building job to suit\nConsiderations on grant funded fixed term appointments\nRecruitment process\nLegal responsibilities as an employer (Equality law\, employment essentials\, contracts and conditions\, and employment rights)\nOverall cost of employment and how to budget\nInduction and ongoing management\n\nOnly 1 ticket available per organisation unless spaces become available. If you would like to book more than one place\, please contact us separately. \nPlease note: Once we have received your registration\, we will check that your organisation meets the criteria for this session and will be in touch with you to confirm your place and how to join the session. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. \nContact Meg with any queries. \n \nTraining for Community Landowners\nThis event is part of Community Land Scotland’s on-going series of training sessions for community owners. Individual topics covered in the series will include Strategic Planning\, Recruiting and Managing Staff\, Finance\, Handling Conflict Constructively\, and more to be announced.\nTraining sessions are open to communities who either own or are about to acquire land and/or assets.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/toolkit-hr/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T143000
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual General Meeting: How do we get to 10%?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, 1 October 2024\, at 13:00 for our Annual General Meeting\, hosted on Zoom. All members and the general public are welcome to attend. \nFollowing the AGM\, we are pleased to host a special discussion designed to provide community landowners with crucial updates on the latest pathways to land ownership and available funding opportunities. \nHow do we get to 10%?\nIn 2023\, Community Land Scotland set the target of having 10% of Scotland in community ownership by 2030. However\, it has become clear that the total land in community ownership has plateaued at approximately 3%. In the second half of this webinar\, we will receive detailed updates about the tools we have to support community ownership and then engage in a discussion about whether these tools are up to the job. \nWebinar Highlights: \nIn-Depth Updates: \n* Hear important updates on the Land Reform Bill\, Community Right to Buy review\, Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OTPS)\, Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO)\, and the Asset Transfer Review. \n* Get the latest information on the Scottish Land Fund and our proposal for a National Community Wealth Fund. \nPanel Discussion: \n* Engage with our panel of experts who will critically examine whether these tools are up to the task. \n* Gain insights into the strengths and potential areas for improvement in the current framework. \nDon’t miss this chance to stay informed\, participate in our AGM\, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of community land ownership. Register today to secure your spot! \n  \nDownload the agenda\, draft accounts and 2024 Members’ Report here. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/2024-agm/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T150000
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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Supporting mental health for community organisations
DESCRIPTION:Empathetic Interactions and Resourceful Guidance:\nWe have partnered with MHScot Workplace Wellbeing to offer a practical workshop on mental health support and organisational navigation. This workshop\, which is open to individuals from communities who own land or buildings\, aims to empower community organisations to approach and respond to mental health challenges effectively\, offering immediate support and recognizing distress signals. \nDiscover how to establish supportive systems within organizations\, promoting a culture where seeking help is encouraged and individuals are guided to the right resources. \nThis seminar will be broken into two parts: \nPart 1: Approaching\, Responding\, and Supporting Mental Health \nIn the first part of the session\, we will focus on how to approach and respond to individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. This will include practical tips and techniques for providing immediate support and understanding the signs of emotional distress. \nPart 2: Systems and Signposting \nThe second part of the session will explore the systems that can be put in place within organisations to help people signpost those in need to appropriate resources. We’ll discuss how to create a supportive environment where people feel comfortable seeking help and how to direct them to the right places for further assistance. \nOnce we have received your registration we will check that your organisation meets the criteria for this session and will be in touch with you to confirm your place and how to join the session. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. \nOnly 1 ticket available per organisation\, unless spaces become available. If you would like to book more than one place please contact us separately. \nContact Luke at luke.pyke-terrett@communitylandscotland.org.uk with any queries.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/supporting-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T120000
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SUMMARY:Community Land Scotland AGM and Meet the Pioneers: Celebrating Land Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Community Land Scotland’s annual general meeting will be at 10:30am on Wednesday 11 October 2023\, hosted on Zoom. All members and the general public are welcome to attend. \nFollowing the AGM\, we are pleased to host a special installment of our Meet the Pioneers series: Celebrating Land Heritage. \n \n \nCommunity landowners across Scotland act as owners and stewards to over 550\,000 acres. Cultural connection with the land is an important motivator for many buyouts. This connection only strengthens when communities buy the land where they live. In many communities\, stories\, place names and traditions relating to the landscape go back thousands of years – that sense of deep connection contributes to community wellbeing and informs thinking about the legacy they’ll leave behind for future generations. \nAs Community Land Scotland begins our celebration of A Hundred Years of Community Ownership\, we are learning from those whose work is rooted in understanding and building from land heritage. Agnes Rennie will lead a conversation with Fatima Uygun\, Mairi McFadyen and Frank Rennie that explores how communities across Scotland build their work from their histories. The conversation will draw specific examples from the Govanhill Baths\, Abriachan Forest Trust and Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn. \nFollowing the conversation\, participants can ask questions of the panelists and join the conversation. \nThis event is part of our Meet the Pioneer series which showcases the achievements of community landowners across Scotland and provides a platform for them to share their experiences and learning with others. \n 
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/community-land-scotland-agm-and-meet-the-pioneers-celebrating-land-heritage/
LOCATION:Online
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