About the oban & district development Trust

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Oban and District Development Trust is a new organisation set up initially to try and lead a community buyout of the Re_Store shop building with an application to the Scottish Land Fund.  ODDT is focussed on building community wealth with a spirit of collaboration, not competition.

We want to build our membership of local people, firstly to show the Scottish Land Fund that people support the community buyout of the Re_Store shop and secondly because we truly want to hear from you. 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.

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE:

 Oban and District Development Trust (ODDT) Membership Form 

For more information see https://obancollective.org/oddt or get in touch hello@obancollective.org

In order to be a member you need to support our aims:

The company has been formed to benefit principally the community which comprises the community council areas of Oban, Dunbeg, Connel, Kilmore and Kilbride (“the Community”) with the following objects: 

(1) The advancement of community development (including the advancement of rural regeneration) principally within the Community;

(2)         To relieve poverty and advance economic development and regeneration by supporting the creation of employment opportunities, enterprise development, and local business initiatives that contribute to a thriving and resilient local economy.

(3)         To provide and maintain inclusive community facilities and spaces for recreational, cultural, educational, and social activities, with the aim of improving quality of life, reducing social isolation, and fostering community cohesion for all sections of the community, regardless of age, ability, background, or belief.

(4)         To advance the education and wellbeing of young people by providing access to training, mentoring, and development opportunities that empower them to contribute positively to their communities and fulfil their potential locally

(5)         Develop a more green and ecologically sustainable area, by growing of green space;  protecting and nurturing natural habitats and wildlife; advancing the circular economy and advancing decarbonisation and net zero 

(6)         To build community wealth by promoting community-led ownership and stewardship of land, buildings, and renewable energy assets, in order to enhance local resilience, sustainability, and collective wellbeing.

(7)         To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the Third Sector (voluntary and community organisations) in the area of benefit by providing support, resources, training, and infrastructure that fosters innovation and long-term sustainability.

But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development.