Community Learning and Development Managers Scotland (CLDMS) is the independent professional body for leaders and managers in Community Learning and Development. CLDMS represents the lead bodies for the development and implementation of CLD Regulations. The CLDMS Executive works on behalf of the sector to inform and influence policy and practice in Scotland.

Organisations supporting adult learning

Colleges Scotland supports, represents and promotes the Scottish college sector.

Dyslexia Scotland is a volunteer-led charity that encourages and enables people with dyslexia, regardless of their age and abilities, to reach their potential.

The European Commission offer an ePlatorm for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE).

Lead Scotland is a voluntary organisation widening access to learning for disabled young people, adults and carers across Scotland.

Learning Link Scotland was developed by third sector adult learning organisations.

 The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is Scotland's national qualifications framework.

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is the public body responsible for accrediting educational awards.

The Workers' Educational Association is a national, democratic, voluntary sector provider of community-based and workplace-based adult learning.

Other documents for adult literacies include Scotland's Adult Literacies Curriculum Framework Guidelines (PDF) and the professional development framework for Scotland's adult literacies workforce (PDF).

Organisations supporting youth work

Youthlink Scotland are the national agency for youth work in Scotland.

Youth Scotland is the national charity for supporting and delivering youth work in the community.

The Awards Network is the national forum of youth award providers in Scotland.

The Scottish Youth Parliament is the democratic voice of Scotland’s young people.

Young Scot is the national source of information, campaigns, discounts and rewards for young people aged 11 to 26.

LGBT Youth Scotland is Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people.

Fast Forward is the national youth work organisation promoting young people’s health and wellbeing through education and training.

Organisations supporting community development

The Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) is the lead body for community development in Scotland.

The Community Development Alliance Scotland (CDAS) is the national coalition of member supporting community development across Scotland.

The Development Trust Association Scotland (DTAS) is the community-led regeneration network.

The International Association of Community Development (IACD)  is the global multi-disciplinary network for professional community development practitioners.