We have launched the 2nd version of our Social Enterprise Directory!
Read on for some funding opportunities handpicked for our beneficiaries....
Our portal is part of IRES (Integrated Regional Employability and Skills), a change programme that has successfully brought partners together, created regional strategic direction, and initiated enabler projects that enhance collaboration.
URGENT: Due to the Council’s Midlothian House renovations, some furniture from Mid House is still looking for a home. It must be collected from the Dalkeith office on Thursday, September 11th.
Our aim is to make it easier for suppliers to buy from organisations that deliver real social impact.
August 2025 is our 'Scottish Borders Focus' month.
Parkinson's UK have release 2 new funding opportunities for communities.
A good practice guide to maximising public value through procurement
View our list of funding opportunities for July!
On Wednesday, the 11th of June, we co-hosted the "Regional Anchors: Share and Connect" event held at Greyfriars Charteris Centre
On the 16th of June, the ESES Communities Team joined the monthly, free CLES Open Hour—a relaxed, open space for people across the UK working in local economic development.
On Wednesday, June 4th, we attended the Supplier Development Programme Meet the Buyer 2025 event at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
On Thursday, 29 May 2025, we had the pleasure of joining volunteers from across Midlothian at Newbattle Abbey College for Midlothian Community Action’s annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
On Wednesday, the 30th of April, Julie and Katharine had the pleasure of attending the Borders Community Action - Meet the Funders 2025 Event.
On the 14th of April, the ESES Communities Team joined the monthly, free CLES Open Hour—a relaxed, open space for people across the UK working in local economic development.
The Scottish Governemnt has officially announced its Community Wealth Building Bill. When passed, this world-first piece of legislation will be a major step in reshaping how wealth is generated and retained within Scottish communities.
In this clip, you can hear him update parliament on progress on advancing the Community Wealth Building model of economic development across Scotland.
Katharine from the ESES Communities Team attended SCVO's ‘The Gathering’ Conference in Edinburgh on February 4th and 5th.
The ESES Communities Team recently attended the West Lothian Climate Action Network (WLCAN) Gathering at the Howden Centre in Livingston.
The ESES Communities Team recently had a really engaging and enjoyable visit to see staff and volunteers at Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) in Tranent.
Transform is a community gardening and environmental project for vulnerable young people who need a little bit of extra support to volunteer.
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