P652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sat 20 Sip 01:43/12 COMMUNITIESBACKREGENERATION 1/3 In many of Britain's hardest hit communities, djvjlopmjnt trusts are a growing force for regeneration. These community-based organisations are transforming their areas through a mixture of economic, environmental, cultural and social initiatives. Two major reports and a national conference this week will confirm that development trusts are 'here to stay'. The Development Trusts Association is highlighting what needs to be done to create and support sustainable change. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Volunteers TV/Radio News Head Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sat 20 Sip 01:44/14 COMMUNITIES BACK REGENERATION 2/3 Effective regeneration can only happen through involving local people, says the Development Trusts Association. But the potential for transforming the hardest hit communities is being hampered by inappropriate funding and bureaucratic legal structures. Development trusts are making a major contribution to Government initiatives. But funding for community-based regeneration is short term, arbitrary and unrealistic, according to the DTA's new report, 'Here To Stay'. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Volunteers TV/Radio News Head Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sat 20 Sip 01:01/08 COMMUNITIES BACK REGENERATION 3/3 The 'Here To Stay' report is launched at the Development Trusts Association's annual conference in London this week. It shows non-profit locally based agencies are major partners in social and economic renewal in many parts of Britain with great potential elsewhere. To maximisj this, DTA calls on the Government for a new funding regime and support for training and good practice. 'Here To Stay' is available price £10.95 from DTA, 20 Conduit Place, London W2 1HZ; tel: 0171-706 4951. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Volunteers TV/Radio News Head Main Menu