Building communities


Community Links Scotland (CLS) provide regeneration consultancy services for 27 registered social landlords throughout Scotland in addition to carrying out independent pieces of consultancy for a large number of community organisations, trusts and voluntary groups.

We work with community groups from idea inception to assisting in managing the ongoing project.


What we can do »

Business Plans »
We work with deprived communities and integrate them within the design and consultation process from the outset.

Consultations »
CLS can organize community information days, conduct focus groups and one to one interviews and host public meetings.

Fundraising »
CLS has a specialist funding team of staff who have expertise in statutory, European and charitable funding.

Project Development »
CLS takes a strategic approach to its work both locally and nationally ensuring support and links its client members.

Community Landscaping »
CLS acts as a model of good practice, wherever possible introducing new methods, standards and ideas of working.

Youth Work »
Streetlinks is a detached outreach project whose primary aim is to identify and address the needs of 12-20 year olds.

About Us


Community Links Scotland (CLS) is a charitable, not for profit, voluntary organisation established by a Forum of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in 2002. We only work with other not for profit groups and organisations and have built up an excellent understanding of the various factors which can assist a group achieve its project aim.

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Services


CLS staff

An experienced staff team of fourteen provide assistance identifying and accessing funding for a range of capital and revenue community projects, carry out business plans, regeneration plans, options studies and a wide variety of services for RSLs and community groups.

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Projects


Workers at Jura Primary School

Established in West Dunbartonshire, CLS now work with community groups all over Scotland, with successful partnership projects from Jura to Drumchapel, Muirhouse to Mull.

Some of the projects we've worked on »

What people say about us


“Excellent company to work with, who have similar ethos and values of the Voluntary Housing Sector.”

Ian McLean, Director, Bridgewater HA



“From our tentative beginnings as a fledgling Community Trust, we have been immensely grateful for the practical, friendly support and sheer professional expertise of Community Links Scotland.”

Jenny Cole, Rosneath & Clynder Community Action Trust



“The support received from Community Links in ensuring a successful funding application, assistance in the resident consultation process and their Project Management expertise was invaluable in making this Project a great success.”

Alex Grassie, Development Manager, Paisley South HA



“The Business Plan provided by Community Links was supported by excellent community engagement that provided real information for all the partners to work with.”

Lesley McInnes, Chief Executive, West Highland HA



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Clients


Since the company lauch in 2001, we have worked with hundreds of clients from all over Scotland, inlcuding housing association, community and voluntary groups and other non-profit organisations.


A list of our clients »

Useful links


For more information on various subjects, we have provided a helpful list of links to websites of housing associations, government and local organisation, and many others.


A list of useful links »