Welcome to CCDT

The red bridge over the River Teith

Callander Community Development Trust (Scottish Charity SC034462) is a charitable organisation of volunteers, set up in 2003. Through its membership, it undertakes practical projects for the benefit of Callander community.

These projects have been identified in the 2003 and 2008 Community Action Plans after consultation with the people of Callander by household questionnaires and public meetings about what is wanted to improve our town and the quality of life for us, the residents, as well as for visitors. Many items on the wish list are not provided by statutory bodies or national organisations and therefore a local action group must take the initiative to develop what is feasible with voluntary effort. Hence the Development Trust which works voluntarily for the benefit of the community.

Membership of the Trust is open to everyone in the community by paying an annual subscription of £5. No funding comes to the Trust from local or national rates or taxes. Before each project can be taken on, considerable time is spent applying for funds from grant-giving sources.

The Trust is managed by a Board of eight directors elected at the Annual General Meeting from the membership, and seven directors representing a cross-section of local interests: young people, churches, heritage, environment, businesses, community council and schools.

Top: The Red Bridge. Photo: Ali Reid

Callander Community Action Plan 2012 - 2017

The Callander Community Action Plan sets out priorities for the development of Callander over the next 5 years. Download the Community Action Plan here. Callander Community Action Plan 2012-2017

St Kessog's spire

Photo: St Kessog's Spire: Ali Reid

Town Co-ordinator Appointed

Callander Community Development Trust are pleased to welcome Sheila Winstone to the post of Town Co-ordinator. She will be working with all local groups and agencies to help deliver our five-year Community Action Plan. Her immediate priorities are to review local organisations and their activities, tackle transport, broadband, out of school childcare and public toilet provision.