Learning and skills

Scottish Community Shops Network

For a number of years now, Plunkett UK has worked to provide an array of support to community-owned businesses in Scotland, specializing particularly in rural areas.

The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Scottish Rural Network (SRN) is urging local rural and island communities to get nominating.

A new community boat built by volunteers is set to launch at Bettyhill Pier this Saturday in culmination of Strathnaver Museum’s £2.2m refurbishment project and activity programme.

Communities and businesses across Scotland will be given support and tools to help tackle the unavoidable impacts of climate change as part of the Scottish Government’s new National Adaptation Plan.

Community-led Housing Management & Maintenance

Join the Scottish Islands Federation Island Housing Group as they discuss Community-led Housing Management & Maintenance.

Once the development and build phase of a community-led housing project is underway there are lots of things to consider around local lettings policy, long-term management, and on-going maintenance, and this will be the focus for our next Island Housing Group meeting where we will learn from and discuss some working models.

Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) Perth & Kinross has announce a new sponsorship deal by Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew through the support of its Early Years Farm Resource Box initiative.

The partnership aims to enrich early agricultural education for young people across Scotland.

How to Run a Fruit Tree Planting Campaign

Join Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) for their second session ‘How to….’ learning event in collaboration with members who have gained valuable experience in developing climate action projects in specific areas.

 

Do you have a story to tell? GMAC Film is looking for people who are interested in developing an idea for a film and are yet to receive their first commission. 

Established as a charity in 1982, GMAC Film is an open access media centre that delivers a creative and artistic programme for all people, regardless of age, background or income to acquire the skills, knowledge, resources and confidence to realise their ambitions in film and elsewhere in the creative sector.

The Social Enterprise Scotland (SES) Summit is a three-day programme of events, from the 6th to the 8th of November.

This year’s agenda will focus on social enterprises’ contribution to delivering a well-being economy and will cover a diverse range of topics. Tickets are now available for a full day of sector-leading speakers, informative roundtable discussions, and significant networking opportunities.

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