Regional Gathering: North East Highlands

This event is part of Development Trusts Association Scotland Regional gatherings event series which aims to provide community organisations with bespoke advice and support to navigate authority-specific challenges. Attendees are also provided with the opportunity to network, build partnerships and collaborate with other local community organisations.

Event description

This event will provide an opportunity for Development Trusts and aspiring Development Trusts in the area to come together, share knowledge and learn from eachother with guidance and advice from DTAS. As part of the event, you will have the opportunity to visit and learn about Muir of Ord Development Trust and The Muir Hub (more information below).

The event will be held at: Muir of Ord Village Hall, Muir of Ord, IV6 7TA

DTAS will provide all refreshments and lunch on the day. All members of staff and Board members from your organisation are welcome. Please make sure to book separate tickets to allow us to track numbers for catering.

Please note: timings on agenda may change

Hosted by: Muir of Ord Development Trust, facilitated by DTAS

About Muir of Ord Development Trust

The Muir of Ord Development Trust was established in 2011. Taking ownership of key community assets such as The Muir of Ord Village Hall and The Muir Hub (previously a derelict old school building) with an aim to advance community development, including urban and rural regeneration.

They provide comprehensive year-round access to our facilities and a wide-ranging programme of activities for all. Working across the community and the wider Highland network to improve the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of individuals, groups and to increase and strengthen a sense of community.

The organisation has 3 members of staff and is managed by a board of 8 directors. We also have a network of over 50 dynamic volunteers whose vital input supports the activities and running of the facilities.

The Muir Hub is a vibrant and flexible gathering place – from cinema hire, room hire, retail space for local artists and crafters and a café, run by a local family.

The Village Hall has been a key social hub for 150 years and is now fully refurbished. With new heating and electrics, we’ve ensured that the hall is fit for purpose while keeping our energy use low, in turn keeping costs down for hirers. With 2 previously unused rooms becoming offices they now house a social enterprise organisation – generating income to reinvest into our facilities whilst also supporting further local enterprise.

Further info - https://themuirhub.org/

What will I gain from this event?

• Resource sharing and networking opportunities
• An opportunity to build productive partnerships with other member organisations in the area
• The opportunity to join a study visit, a practical learning opportunity showcasing specific and relevant success stories for idea generation and knowledge sharing
• You will receive region-specific and authority-specific support
• The opportunity to discuss your organisation's opportunities and challenges with your DTAS Development Officer and Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) Advisor

Who is this event for?

DTAS full or provisional member organisation or aspiring organisations located in the North East Highlands.

DTAS will provide all refreshments and lunch on the day. We welcome members in any job role and up to three attendees per organisation. Please make sure to book separate tickets to allow us to track numbers for catering.