About the Oban & District Development Trust

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The Trust is rooted in the principles of Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB runs through  our work as a ‘golden thread’.  This provides a framework that seeks to retain wealth in local  hands, build local power, and ensure that economic development works for everyone. The five  pillars of CWB - plural ownership, local financial power, fair work, progressive procurement,  and the productive use of land - form the foundation of this Trust’s vision and practical work.  

The Oban and District Development Trust is a tool for local people to take ownership of their  future. It’s not about outside agendas or top-down decisions - it’s about empowering our  community with the resources, voice, and structures it needs to lead its own renewal. 

For more information and to hear about upcoming public events, please get in touch by email- obandistrict@gmail.com 

Full membership is open to anyone residing in the areas of Oban, Dunbeg, Connel, Kilmore and Kilbride - with associate membership open to anyone outwith these areas who supports our aims, and to organisations. Membership is free and means you will be consulted on any future projects and have the option to get more deeply involved.

Sign up as a member of the Trust here:

Oban and District Development Trust (ODDT) Membership Form 

We envision a future where the Oban & District area is a thriving, resilient, and self-determined  community - where local people have real power over the land, economy, and services that  shape their lives.  We aim for a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and no one  is left behind.      

• Community-Led  
• Fair & Inclusive  
• Sustainable  
• Transparent  
• Collaborative   

•  Grow community ownership of land, buildings, and renewable assets.
• Support the sustainability and innovation of the local Third Sector. 
• Increase economic resilience and employment opportunities.
• Create inclusive community spaces for all.  
• Retain and support young people to thrive locally .