About Us

A Heart for Duns is a development trust led by a community group of volunteers which seeks to maintain and develop the vibrancy that exists across Duns and District.

Our Vision and Purpose

AHFD is at the forefront of Community-Led Planning for Duns and District focusing on entertainment, culture, well-being and helping combat social isolation.

A Heart for Duns is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation: SC045056. We became a development trust in May 2017 and are a full member of the Development Trusts Association Scotland, the community-led regeneration network.

We are governed by our Constitution, and operate on system of values which are to:
1. Show kindness and respect to all
2. Listen and Respond
3. Care for and be driven by community needs
4. Have and display a positive attitude
5. Make a difference

Our AGM and Annual Reports

Our 2025 AGM: Thursday 20th November 2025
See more details and RSVP here >
Our Annual Accounts for financial year 24/25 >
Our Annual Report 2025 >
If you would like printed copies of our accounts, please contact office@aheartforduns.org and we’ll have a set available for collection at the AGM


Our 2024 AGM: 18/11/2024
Our Annual Accounts for financial year 23/24 >
Our Annual Report 2024 >
See the minutes from the meeting >


Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2022

Convenor’s Message – 2021

Annual Accounts 2021

There’s also a video which pays tribute to some of the volunteers who are contributing to the success of A Heart for Duns.

We hope that you will support our efforts and join us at some of the events held at the Volunteer Hall. If you would like to run a regular event there, such as a film society, quiz club or exercise class, please contact us with your ideas.

Looking ahead

We’re planning to improve and develop the Volunteer Hall to make it an attractive, energy efficient and flexible venue, which will fulfil the needs of the local community now and in the future. Learn more about our plans here.