ABOUT GCDA
Our vision…
Building a better future for the village and communities of Glenbarr and surrounding areas.
Established in 2018 by the Glenbarr community, GCDA are focused on creating opportunity, improving infrastructure and introducing key new developments to Glenbarr village and surrounding areas.
With medium term funding secure, GCDA has established an experienced and highly competent executive team backed by an enthusiastic board and vibrant community tasked with project delivery.
Financially backed by an annual gift aid receipt from wind turbines overlooking Glenbarr village, we are taking a strategic and structured approach to long term sustainability, both socially and financially.
Putting numbers to GCDA’s progress…
Key stats highlighted
8
Size of combined team – board, executive and admin team
£3.7m
Expenditure budgeted to bring 5 year plan to fruition
2.35
Hectares of land currently owned by GCDA
With a 5 year strategic plan and budgets in place, GCDA are well placed to proceed with identified and targeted capital and regenerative projects to build a better future for Glenbarr village, surrounding areas and wider communities.
2024 progress report in brief
2024 marked a key transitional year for GCDA. The Association progressed from long-term planning into active development stages, including the delivery of Glenbarr’s Household Improvement Project and the establishment of working groups aligned with our 5-year strategic plan.
GCDA also successfully acquired and took ownership of key land assets, enabling us to begin site feasibility, early infrastructure design, and formal engagement on upcoming capital projects. Our team worked closely with consultants and legal advisors to advance planning applications and initiate preparatory works.
Throughout the year, GCDA delivered several community engagement events, introduced new operational procedures, and restructured our delivery team, enabling greater capacity and oversight moving into 2025.
What is expected in 2025?
2025 is anticipated to be the most ambitious year yet in delivering on our capital and regenerative vision for Glenbarr. Several planning consents are expected to be confirmed, unlocking the ability to move into construction and implementation phases for multiple projects.
GCDA will launch further engagement activity in alignment with live developments and will continue to support the community through initiatives like the Household Improvement Project (Phase 2) and emerging housing and land use strategies.
We will also initiate the Community Hub transition plan, bringing forward architectural and spatial design proposals for public consultation. GCDA’s operational structure will continue to evolve, focusing on delivery partnerships, financial sustainability, and capacity building across our community-led projects.
Want to understand where GCDA are in our development timeline?
To learn more about where GCDA are heading, check out our…