Development trusts' ups and downs

Carpenter, Jamie

Development trusts' ups and downs - 2005 - Regeneration and Renewal 16 September 2005,20-25(5) .

Analyses the results of "Development trusts in 2005", the latest annual survey of the Development Trusts Association's membership. Development trusts are independent community-owned and managed enterprises that make profits through assets, property or trading and reinvest them for social benefit. Reports that the sector has growing incomes and assets but still faces a range of challenges including the threat of static or shrinking grant income. Presents brief case studies. Tables cover 15 trusts with big total incomes, 15 of the biggest asset holders, five trusts with big earned income growth and five trusts with big asset growth.