Resources · Posted April 25, 2025
The Melting Pot Annual Report 2023-24
Find out how we stimulated and supported social innovation in Scotland during 2023-24.
Find out how we stimulated and supported social innovation in Scotland during 2023-24.
Resources · Posted February 27, 2025
Problem Solvers for People, Place and Productivity
Following a year of reflection on our expertise – exploratory meetings, hundreds of events, hosting focus groups and even participating in Good Ideas Catalyst in November – we are delighted to introduce our new consultancy.
Following a year of reflection on our expertise – exploratory meetings, hundreds of events, hosting focus groups and even participating in Good Ideas Catalyst in November – we are delighted to introduce our new consultancy.
Resources · Posted January 20, 2025
Sponsorship with Social Value: Spotlight on Charisma Charity Recruitment
There are loads of great partnership opportunities here at The Melting Pot. We truly believe in the power of teamwork to create a vibrant, creative, resilient and effective social innovation community.
There are loads of great partnership opportunities here at The Melting Pot. We truly believe in the power of teamwork to create a vibrant, creative, resilient and effective social innovation community.
Resources · Posted January 6, 2025
Human Rights & Modern Slavery Policy
The Melting Pot is committed to upholding the highest standards of human rights in all aspects of our work and relationships.
The Melting Pot is committed to upholding the highest standards of human rights in all aspects of our work and relationships.
Resources · Posted December 2, 2024
Organisations in the UK who Support Social Innovators
Part of our role as Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation is to signpost social innovators to further support. Here’s a wee directory of UK partners we know and trust to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.
Part of our role as Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation is to signpost social innovators to further support. Here’s a wee directory of UK partners we know and trust to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.
Resources · Posted
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.
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.