What Linlithgow Community Development Trust does

Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO, charity number SC045971) created in 2012 by residents of Linlithgow Ward to deliver community-led environmental, active travel, and social initiatives. The trust operates from the EH49 Hub at 6-7 The Vennel in Linlithgow and serves a membership of more than 450 residents across Linlithgow, Linlithgow Bridge, Bridgend, Philpstoun, Threemiletown and surrounding rural areas. Its portfolio comprises over 15 projects spanning four themes: circular economy (Tool Library, Linlithgow Repair Shop, Re:Fab! textile sessions, Circular Tourism, TerraCycle/Podback recycling), active travel (Move For Good, West Lothian Cycle Circuit, e-bike hire, Cycle Kitchen maintenance sessions, school hubs), community energy (Linlith-Go-Solar PV installations at three local sports clubs), and community development (EH49 Hub venue hire, Linlithgow Shed workshop, Linlithgow Farmily food growing, My Linlithgow community portal).

LCDT does not operate any proprietary technology platform. Service delivery is built on third-party SaaS tools — MyTurn for Tool Library inventory and reservations, Eventbrite for event ticketing, Go Jauntly for walking-route content, Spond for cycling-group coordination, and WordPress for the main website and MyLinlithgow.com directory — combined with physical community venues. The trust owns significant physical infrastructure, including the EH49 Hub and the West Lothian Cycle Circuit, a £1.2m+ community cycling facility funded by sportscotland's Cycling Facility Fund, West Lothian Council capital, and a 2020 crowdfunding campaign, built on a long-term lease from West Lothian Council.

The revenue model blends grant funding, community bonds, donations, and trading income. Grants come from sportscotland, the ScottishPower Energy Networks Green Economy Fund, Paths For All, SESTran, Transport Scotland, the Community Climate Action Fund, Energy Saving Trust Scotland, and Circular Communities Scotland. Community Bonds (£17k Phase 1, £25k Phase 2) financed Linlith-Go-Solar. Trading income comprises Tool Library membership at £25/year (£10 concessionary), Cycle Circuit public sessions at £5 adult / £2.50 under-18 per hour, venue hire of EH49 Hub spaces, and donation-based Repair Shop and Re:Fab! sessions. The trust is staffed by 6-12 employees under CEO Lee Dolby (appointed January 2024) and governed by a Board of 7-15 volunteer trustees currently chaired on an interim basis by Tom Conn following the previous Chair's departure in April 2026.

Name

Linlithgow Community Development Trust

Legal name

Linlithgow Community Development Trust

Website

https://trust-linlithgow.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a community-owned Scottish charity operating in Linlithgow Ward, delivering circular economy, active travel, community energy, and venue projects to over 450 members and the wider local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Tool lending library
• Active travel programmes
• Circular economy projects
• Community venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Linlithgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Full and associate membership is free, with personal liability limited to £1.
2. Donations: One-off and regular donations from supporters to fund trust projects and initiatives.
3. Grant Funding: Major funding from organisations such as Sport Scotland, the Lottery, Energy Saving Trust Scotland, Transport Scotland, Community Climate Action Fund, Scottish Power Energy Networks Green Economy Fund, Circular Communities Scotland, Paths For All, and SESTran.
4. Community Bond Offers: Phase 1 raised £17k and Phase 2 raised £25k in Community Bonds to fund solar panel installations, with bondholders repaid from energy savings.
5. Venue and Facility Hire: EH49 Hub spaces (Main Hall, Kid's Library) available for hire at hourly, half-day and full-day rates. Revenue supports hub operations.
6. Tool Library Membership: Annual membership at £25 per year for unlimited tool borrowing, with a £10 concessionary rate. Partially subsidized to ensure accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LCDT is a community-owned charity delivering a portfolio of local services from the EH49 Hub and other venues, including venue hire, a tool-lending library, a volunteer-run repair shop, textile reuse sessions, active travel and cycling programmes (e-bike hire, Move for Good, West Lothian Cycle Circuit), community-owned solar energy, food growing, recycling drop-off, a circular tourism pilot, and the My Linlithgow community directory. Services are offered to Linlithgow Ward residents at low or no cost, supported by grants, donations, and modest membership or pay-as-you-go fees.

Product overview

Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT) is a community-owned organization offering a portfolio of community services rather than a commercial product suite. Core services include the EH49 Hub (venue hire), Tool Library (equipment lending), and Repair Shop, alongside active travel initiatives (Move for Good, e-bike hire, West Lothian Cycle Circuit), circular economy projects (Re:Fab!, Circular Tourism, blister pack/TerraCycle recycling), community energy (Linlith-Go-Solar), food growing (Farmily), and the My Linlithgow tourism portal. These services are delivered through physical community spaces, third-party digital platforms (MyTurn, Eventbrite, Go Jauntly), and direct engagement, without a unified software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Move For Good: Active travel programme of Linlithgow Community Development Trust, promoting walking, wheeling and cycling.
• Linlith-Go-Solar
• Linlithgow Farmily
• My Linlithgow
• Linlithgow Repair Shop
• West Lothian Cycle Circuit

Products and services

• EH49 Hub venue hire Physical community venue at 6-7 The Vennel, Linlithgow, offering the Main Hall (~50 capacity) and Kid's Library (10–12 capacity) for hire on hourly, half-day, and full-day rates; also houses the Tool Library, Linlithgow Shed, Re:Fab!, and Repair Shop. Target users: community groups, local organisations, and individuals hosting events and activities.
• Linlithgow Tool Library Tool and equipment lending library allowing community members to borrow items for DIY, woodworking, decorating, and gardening; annual membership £25 (concessionary £10). Managed via MyTurn. Target users: Linlithgow Ward residents undertaking DIY/gardening/decorating projects.
• Electric Bike Hire Free long-term e-bike loans of 14–30 days from a fleet including Gazelle Orange C8, Gazelle Paris C7, Raleigh Motus Grand Tour e-bikes and one Tern GSD e-cargo bike, to encourage active travel. Target users: Linlithgow Ward residents seeking an alternative to car travel.
• Move for Good active travel programme LCDT's active travel programme promoting walking, wheeling, and cycling, including e-bike loans, Cycle Kitchen maintenance sessions, Women's Hour group cycling, buggy walks, and the Festival of Movement. Target users: residents of and visitors to the Linlithgow Ward interested in active travel.
• West Lothian Cycle Circuit Community cycling facility owned and operated by LCDT suitable for cycling, athletics, skating, and Junior Parkrun; available for public pay-as-you-go sessions (adults £5/hr, under-18s £2.50/hr) and group bookings managed via Xcite Linlithgow. Target users: residents, sports clubs, and schools.
• Linlithgow Repair Shop Volunteer-run repair service for small electricals, tools, toys, and furniture at the EH49 Hub; payment by donation (suggested £5 small repair, £10 large repair) with consumables and parts charged at cost. Target users: local residents and small businesses wishing to repair rather than replace items.
• Linlithgow Shed Community workshop at the EH49 Hub for adults (18+) undertaking woodwork and craft projects, including skill-sharing, collaborative making, and projects such as bird boxes and planters, with suggested donation of £5 per session. Target users: Linlithgow Ward adults interested in woodwork, craft and shared community projects.
• Re:Fab! textile craft sessions Monthly textile craft sessions held on the last Saturday of each month for sewing, knitting, crocheting, and repurposing old clothes; ages 16+, 9:30am–1pm, suggested donation £5 per session; free stash of fabric and haberdashery to members. Target users: residents aged 16+ interested in textile craft and clothing repair.
• Linlith-Go-Solar community energy Community energy enterprise installing and operating solar PV panels on local buildings (Linlithgow Rugby Club, Linlithgow Golf Club, Linlithgow Sports Club) financed via Community Bond offers, with surpluses reinvested for community benefit. Target users: local residents, community bond investors, and partner organisations.
• Circular Tourism pilot Sustainability-focused tourism project linking up to 12 tourist accommodation providers with the Repair Shop and specialist repair services and sharing items such as travel cots, highchairs, and games to reduce waste and operational costs. Target users: local tourist accommodation providers (SMBs).
• My Linlithgow community portal Free-to-use tourism, business, and community directory and events portal (mylinlithgow.com) listing local community groups, businesses, venues, events, and volunteering opportunities; listings are free to use and free to submit. Target users: residents, visitors, and local businesses seeking Linlithgow community and tourism information.
• Linlithgow Farmily food growing Community food growing initiative launched during 2020 lockdown to support locals to grow their own food and stay connected; integrated into LCDT in 2024 with a companion local food growing page linking to orchards, allotments, and community gardens. Target users: Linlithgow Ward residents interested in community food growing.
• Specialised recycling drop-off (Blister Pack, TerraCycle, Podback) Recycling drop-off point at the EH49 Hub accepting blister packs (via MYGroup), Pringles cartons and other hard-to-recycle items (via TerraCycle), and used coffee pods (via Podback scheme). Target users: residents in and around Linlithgow Ward needing to recycle hard-to-recycle household items.

Quantifiable outcome

• West Lothian Cycle Circuit project raised over £1.2m from sportscotland, West Lothian Council, and community crowdfunding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FEL (Forth Environment Link)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FEL is a charity delivering social and environmental projects across the Forth Valley area. FEL and LCDT have partnered to launch the Active Travel School Hub at Linlithgow Academy — FEL's ninth school hub and first delivered in partnership with LCDT. The hub is funded by SESTran and supports active travel for pupils, staff and the wider community.
• One Linlithgow Business Improvement District (BID)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025My Linlithgow project works alongside One Linlithgow BID to bring together local businesses, community groups, social enterprises, volunteers and workers. Joint focus on promoting local businesses through the MyLinlithgow.com business directory.
• 1st Step Bikes / First Step RecoverycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner1st Step Bikes delivers fortnightly Cycle Kitchen sessions at the EH49 Hub. Mechanic and volunteer-led bike maintenance with 4 bike stands. Also a source for second-hand bikes and bike maintenance support.
• West Lothian Bike LibraryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for adapted bikes. LCDT directs people with adapted bike needs to West Lothian Bike Library.
• Cycling Without Age Scotland (Linlithgow)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrishaw cycling service for those who can no longer pedal themselves. LCDT promotes this service to the community.
• West Lothian ClarionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal cycling club with activities at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. Women's Hour sessions at the circuit are open to non-members of the club.
• Xcite LinlithgowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXcite Linlithgow manages public session bookings for the West Lothian Cycle Circuit and provides limited free parking for circuit visitors.
• Youth SpaceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal youth organisation co-located at The Vennel near the EH49 Hub. Partner for Festival of Movement and active travel events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Restart Project: UK charity that organises community 'Restart Parties' to repair electronics and household items, directly mirroring LCDT's volunteer-run Linlithgow Repair Shop in mission and operating model.
• Edinburgh Tool Library: Edinburgh-based community tool lending library operating on a similar model to LCDT's Tool Library, including membership-based borrowing of DIY, gardening and craft tools. Highly comparable peer in the same product category.
• Community Energy Scotland: Scottish body supporting community-owned renewable energy projects, including community bonds and shared-ownership solar models. Closely comparable to LCDT's Linlith-Go-Solar community energy enterprise.
• Glasgow Tool Library: Scottish community tool-lending library providing an analogous subscription-based borrowing service. Direct product overlap with LCDT's Tool Library though operating in a different Scottish city.

Others

• Foundation Scotland: Independent funder that distributes grants to community organisations across Scotland, including circular economy and active travel projects. Functions as an intermediary funder for organisations like LCDT rather than a competing operator.
• Transition Network: UK/international network supporting local Transition groups promoting climate action and community resilience. LCDT's predecessor organisation 'Transition Linlithgow' was part of this network, making it a direct movement-level ancestor and ecosystem peer.
• Keep Scotland Beautiful: Scottish environmental charity running campaigns and programmes on sustainability, climate action and community environmental improvement. Mission-aligned peer and likely funder/partner network for organisations like LCDT.
• Development Trusts Association Scotland: Membership body representing Scotland's community development trusts — the same governance model LCDT uses. An industry association and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor; LCDT's former Development Officer now works there.

Emerging players

• Hubbub Foundation: UK charity running community-based sustainability and circular economy projects, including repair, reuse and active travel initiatives. Comparable in mission and emerging-project structure though larger national reach than LCDT.

Broad incumbents

• Cycling UK: National cycling charity that campaigns for cycling infrastructure and runs inclusive cycling programmes. A broader incumbent whose active travel mission overlaps with LCDT's Move For Good and West Lothian Cycle Circuit work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TrustLinlithgow
• Facebookfacebook.com/TrustLinlithgow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linlithgow-community-development-trust
• Instagraminstagram.com/linlithgowcdt

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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