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Last chance for nature accelerator funding

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The search is on for innovative start-up ideas who use nature as part of their product or service. Glasgow City Council’s H2020 Connecting Nature project, in partnership with The Melting Pot’s Good Ideas and Glasgow Caledonian University, has launched the Nature-Based Accelerator. The new pilot programme will support early-stage nature-based businesses and social enterprises (so called, nature-based […]

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Firms and politicians urged to back social enterprises

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Firms and politicians urged to back social enterprises through campaigns to boost businesses that give back.

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Social impact co-workers find new home

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Scotland’s first coworking space, The Melting Pot, has found a new much bigger home where charities, social businesses and freelancers will lead the recovery from the COVID crisis.

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New online film service transports elderly people back to the past with archive films from 1930s to 1970s

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Living Memories CIC, a not-for-profit social enterprise, has launched an online collection of archive films, documentaries and newsreels from the 1930s to 1970s, encompassing all sorts of fascinating material about living in the past from domestic and work life to key world events.  The films are designed to trigger memories, aid conversations and help relieve […]

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New social enterprise places honoured

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Three areas of Scotland have been recognised for the impact of social enterprises in the area by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary, Aileen Campbell MSP.

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Categories Campaign of the WeekEthical Shopping

Last minute gifts that give back revealed

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The latest data from the new Buy Social Scotland ethical gift directory has revealed the top ‘gifts that give back’ experiences this Christmas.

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Former homeless people join Christmas Covid effort

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The Rooftop has learnt of a heart-warming crowdfunding scheme, which is helping former homeless people back into work to support the Christmas Covid effort. Thanks to the support of a London-based social enterprise, a number of people who were homeless until recently are now working in crucial roles such as care home workers and hospital […]

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Top gifts that give back revealed

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Data from a new online directory of social enterprises has revealed top ideas for gifts that give back.

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Charities urge united front against hate speech

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Leading charities have backed a united front to combat hate speech online after a survey conducted by Charities Against Hate, revealed that over four-fifths of charity beneficiaries have experienced online hate.

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Public set to boost businesses that give back

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A new online directory of social enterprises, has been launched in a boost for businesses that give back.

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