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 >
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.
