Community development and ownership

Plunkett Foundation

Plunkett Foundation is a UK-wide charity that supports rural communities across to tackle the issues they face through community business.

Community Shares Scotland

Provides support and guidance about community shares, a way for people to invest in what matters to them and provide income for a community business.

Scottish Community Finance

An organisation that supports communities across Scotland to raise investment capital that can be used to meet the aspirations of communities by the issuing of Community Bonds.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Work with communities throughout the Scottish Highlands and Island areas to develop and manage community-owned assets. They also provide useful guidance such as the Ten Steps to Community Ownership guide.

South of Scotland Enterprise

Provide support and funding for organisations in the South of Scotland.

Community Land Scotland

Membership organisation supporting community groups taking ownership of land and buildings in both rural and urban Scotland.

Community Woodlands Association

Membership organisation providing support for community groups taking control of woodlands.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund may be able to support organisations with the acquisition and development of historic buildings or assets.

The Architectural Heritage Fund

The Architectural Heritage Fund helps fund communities to revitalise historic buildings or assets.