Circular Communities Scotland

29/05/2026

Interested in knowing what the recent Scottish election could mean for the circular third sector?

Watch our recent webinar to see the headlines from the election results, with insights from Fraser McMillan from the Scottish Election Study, and Becky Kenton-Lake, our Circular Economy Policy Officer: https://tinyurl.com/2dvuj2kc

Read our latest blog to learn which parties are pledging for a more circular economy, and how we plan to support and represent our membership in the next Parliamentary session: https://tinyurl.com/cun4a4c6

Circular Communities Scotland would like to welcome all new and returning MSPs to the Scottish Parliament and congratulate Gillian Martin for Aberdeenshire East on her appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs.

Stay tuned for more policy & influencing updates coming soon.

28/05/2026

The programme for our annual Funding, Finance & Business Seminar is live!

Want to learn about the funding, grant and support opportunities on offer for your circular charity or social enterprise? Join us for the opportunity to hear from and put questions to funders and providers of financial and developmental support in our sector.

Hear from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, Democratic Finance Scotland, Big Give, SSE plc, SP Energy Networks, Stitch The Gap CIC, SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations), Just Enterprise & Social Enterprise Academy Scotland.

Join us online on Tuesday June 23rd 9:45 am - 12:45 pm.
Register today: https://tinyurl.com/stcc363u

27/05/2026

Did you know Circular Communities Scotland hosts free online resources for our members?

They represent just some of the areas of expertise we have in house to support our membership, from share and repair specific guidance to marketing tips and organisational support.

Our newest resource touches on monitoring and evaluation, to help circular charities and social enterprises provide meaningful evidence to show their impact to funders and stakeholders.

Read in full: https://tinyurl.com/ymjjf7dt or explore our resources page: https://tinyurl.com/5tye5vcj

26/05/2026

Have you heard of the Scottish Repairers Forum?

If you’re a dedicated volunteer repairer with technical knowledge or a beginner looking for tips, tricks & insights into how to fix every day items – sign up to the Scottish Repairers Forum.

An online forum for Scotland’s repairer community, find out what’s happening in the sector, improve your knowledge and meet others interested in repairing.

Explore the forum: https://forum.repair.scot/ and email [email protected] to join.

Discussion space for Scotland's repair & reuse community

22/05/2026

There's still time to sign up for our Post-Election Members Webinar next week, where we will share a summary of the Scottish Parliament election results, key things to be aware of, and what this might mean for our work.

The webinar will be chaired by our CEO, Michael Cook, and feature contributions from:

Fraser McMillan, Lecturer in Scottish Electoral Politics at the University of Edinburgh and a Co-Investigator on the 2026 Scottish Election Study.
Becky Kenton-Lake, Circular Economy Policy Officer at Circular Communities Scotland.

This will be followed by Q&A and time for discussion.

Tuesday May 26th, 1-2pm, online.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/549xubkb

All Circular Communities Scotland members are invited to join this lunchtime webinar where we will share a summary of the Scottish Parliament election results, key things to be aware of, and what this might mean for our work and sector.

The webinar will be chaired by our CEO, Michael Cook, and feature contributions from:

- Fraser McMillan, Lecturer in Scottish Electoral Politics at the University of Edinburgh and a Co-Investigator on the 2026 Scottish Election Study
- Becky Kenton-Lake, Circular Economy Policy Officer at Circular Communities Scotland

Have question you'd like to ask our speakers? Join in with our Q&A.

Tuesday May 26th 1-2pm, online.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/549xubkb

21/05/2026

Our May eNews has landed!

Read our eNews to be in the know with Scotland’s circular non-profit sector. Learn about reuse charities and social enterprises across Scotland, sign up for events and access sector support.

This month hear from The Edinburgh Remakery, Stitch The Gap CIC, Bikes for Refugees - Scotland SCIO, South Seeds, Green Hive, Bike for Good Glasgow, Castle Furniture Project and more.

Read in full: https://tinyurl.com/mvpe2ppk

19/05/2026

Circular Communities Scotland's Reuse Consortium surpassed one million pounds in trading for the first time - as shown in our 2025-2026 Reuse Consortium Annual Impact Report.

Our buyers and members have helped contribute our biggest year of trading so far, working to provide high quality reuse furniture across Scotland and helping to create social and environmental justice for communities.

Reuse Consortium Officer Alysha Cross says:
“I want to take this opportunity to thank our Consortium members, buyers, and Scotland Excel for making this programme possible. Behind the impact report is a whole year of people going above and beyond for their communities.”

Read our article in full: https://tinyurl.com/2h9kzymw

18/05/2026

A huge congratulations to all of our member finalists in the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards 2026.

This year there are nine award categories celebrating Scotland's charitable sector, with winners being announced at a celebratory award ceremony on 11th June at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow.

Best of luck to our member finalists:
Trustee of the Year Award - Ian Stirton of Greener Kirkcaldy.
Climate Impact Award- Letham Climate Challenge, Magpie Charity Shops and Social Flock.
Charity of the Year Award (over £500k turnover) -The Big House Multibank.

Learn more & book your place at the awards ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/msyjpabz

15/05/2026

Interested in the funds, grants and support available to your circular or reuse charity?

Register today for our annual Funding, Finance and Business Support Seminar and hear from funders and providers of financial and developmental support in our sector.

With talks from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, Development Trusts Association Scotland, SP Energy Networks, SSE plc, SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) and Social Enterprise Academy with a special member spotlight Stitch The Gap CIC this year's online seminar isn't to be missed.

Tuesday June 23rd 9:45 am - 12:45 pm, online.
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/stcc363u

14/05/2026

We asked our members and you responded!

Over 100 circular charities in Scotland told us the key challenges they’re facing.

Circular Communities Scotland is pleased to share findings from our recent membership survey, designed to help us listen to our members, inform our future policy campaigning work and better understand the key challenges our sector is currently facing.

We’d like to thank every member who responded to the survey, working to have their voices heard, exhibit their expertise and commit to shaping a strong future for Scotland’s circular third sector.

Take a look at our infographic below to see the key issues our members are facing.

Learn more about our survey results: https://tinyurl.com/3r3ddu9z

13/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our member The Edinburgh Remakery - which was awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development this month.

One of only 185 organisations in the UK, one of only 8 organisations in Scotland and the only social enterprise in Scotland recognised this year - Circular Communities Scotland would like to send our congratulations to the entire The Edinburgh Remakery team.

The Edinburgh Remakery says "We often say we work “one laptop at a time”, but what we really mean is this: change happens in small, repeatable acts that compound into something much larger than us. This award is also a reminder that sustainability is not a side project. It is not a trend. It is a choice about what kind of economy we want to build, and who we want it to serve. A circular economy only works when it is also a human one."

Learn more about The Edinburgh Remakery here: https://www.edinburghremakery.org.uk/