Resources  ·  Posted December 2, 2024

Support Local & Social Businesses this Christmas

Stuck for what to get your nearest and dearest this Christmas? Want to support small local businesses in the process? Look no further…

Stuck for what to get your nearest and dearest this Christmas? Want to support small local businesses in the process? Look no further…

Resources  ·  Posted November 5, 2024

Places with Purpose: Hannah Clinch from the POP Shop

As part of our exploration of ‘Places with Purpose’, we chatted to Hannah Clinch, Founder of the POP Shop in Dunoon. She offers valuable insight into community wealth-building, the power of creative collaboration, and the need for better business support for home-based freelancers in rural areas.

As part of our exploration of ‘Places with Purpose’, we chatted to Hannah Clinch, Founder of the POP Shop in Dunoon. She offers valuable insight into community wealth-building, the power of creative collaboration, and the need for better business support for home-based freelancers in rural areas.

NEW! Team Pass

Bring your remote team together for a one-off or regular in-person day (or half day) in our Orange Area.

Bring your remote team together for a one-off or regular in-person day (or half day) in our Orange Area.

Availability: Any time
Capacity: Up to 6
Accessibility: Orange area is in our basement so is only accessible by stairs
Resources  ·  Posted September 24, 2024

Funding Your Social Business

Navigating the world of funding can be tricky for social businesses – especially if you’re new to the sector and don’t know what’s available. In this blog, we cover some of the basics of fundraising and signpost you to further helpful resources.

Navigating the world of funding can be tricky for social businesses – especially if you’re new to the sector and don’t know what’s available. In this blog, we cover some of the basics of fundraising and signpost you to further helpful resources.

Resources  ·  Posted September 13, 2024

Celebrating 17 Years of The Melting Pot

As we near our 17th birthday, CEO Helen Denny reflects on The Melting Pot’s achievements over the past year.

As we near our 17th birthday, CEO Helen Denny reflects on The Melting Pot’s achievements over the past year.

Resources  ·  Posted September 3, 2024

From the Cost of Living Crisis to the Edinburgh Land Cooperative: a personal journey through the potential of Community Wealth Building

Xabier Villares reflects on the journey so far to create a Land Cooperative in Edinburgh, following the ethos of Community Wealth Building.

Xabier Villares reflects on the journey so far to create a Land Cooperative in Edinburgh, following the ethos of Community Wealth Building.

Resources  ·  Posted August 1, 2024

Our Net Zero Action Plan 2024

Find out how The Melting Pot is contributing to Scotland’s Net Zero 2045 target.

Find out how The Melting Pot is contributing to Scotland’s Net Zero 2045 target.

Resources  ·  Posted July 17, 2024

AI and Social Innovation: “Techno-solutionism” in AI

Community Co-ordinator, Xabier Villares, reviews the third event in our “AI and Social Innovation” series.

Community Co-ordinator, Xabier Villares, reviews the third event in our “AI and Social Innovation” series.

Resources  ·  Posted July 15, 2024

5 Unconventional Marketing Frameworks Every Social Business Must Embrace

The Melting Pot Member and Co-Founder of Zebra Growth, Lee Fitzpatrick, offers guidance on how to drive growth and stay true to your values with these impact aligned strategies.

The Melting Pot Member and Co-Founder of Zebra Growth, Lee Fitzpatrick, offers guidance on how to drive growth and stay true to your values with these impact aligned strategies.

Resources  ·  Posted

Partnerships Update July 2024

Business Development Manager, Sam Ross, discusses the range of partnership opportunities here at The Melting Pot.

Business Development Manager, Sam Ross, discusses the range of partnership opportunities here at The Melting Pot.