Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is the arm of Scotland’s enterprise agencies that supports company growth through employee ownership and co-operative business models. CDS provides support to companies and community groups who want to adopt employee ownership or co-operative business models such as consortium and community co-operatives. They offer a range of advice and services, including free masterclasses and one–to–one support and raise awareness of the benefits of employee ownership and business collaboration through the media and events.