Why I Became a Trustee
November 10, 2026
By Sarah Maybourne, Deputy Chief Officer Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work in roles that have challenged me, helped me grow and given me valuable skills and experiences.
Part 5 of the Community Empowerment Act introduces a right for community bodies to make requests to all local authorities, Scottish Ministers and a range of public bodies for any land or buildings they feel they could make better use of. They can request ownership, lease or other rights as they wish.
The public authorities must transparently assess requests against a specified list of criteria, laid out in the Act, and agree the request unless there are reasonable grounds for refusal.
Should such a request be refused, the community group have a right to appeal or to ask for a review of that decision. Please see below some useful links on organisations that will provide information on how to get started and who can help.
Development Trust Association Scotland and Community Ownership Support Service:
Community Asset Transfer | DTAS Community Ownership Support Service
Asset transfer route map web (dtascommunityownership.org.uk)
Clackmannanshire Council:
Read the latest news and updates from Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface.
By Sarah Maybourne, Deputy Chief Officer Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work in roles that have challenged me, helped me grow and given me valuable skills and experiences.
Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) gives staff dedicated time to support causes and communities they care about, whether that’s through regular volunteering, one-off opportunities, or sharing skills with local groups. At