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.
The ESES Communities Team sees various opportunities arise throughout the month. This News Item contains the highlights from March 2025.
The ESES Communities Team recently attended the West Lothian Climate Action Network (WLCAN) Gathering at the Howden Centre in Livingston.
In this clip, you can hear him update parliament on progress on advancing the Community Wealth Building model of economic development across Scotland.
Funding, Procurement & Support opportunities we have become aware of in February
Katharine from the ESES Communities Team attended SCVO's ‘The Gathering’ Conference in Edinburgh on February 4th and 5th.
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.
Edinburgh and South East Scotland’s universities and colleges back pledge to build community wealth across the region.
The ESES Communities Team sees various opportunities arise throughout the month.
Learn how BAM recently supported LIFT and The Muirhouse Millennium Centre.
We’ve had a very busy December, and thanks to our generous suppliers and fantastic community groups, this has very much felt like the season of goodwill!
Balfour Beatty has partnered with Capital City Partnership to launch a Construction Skills Training programme
A selection of opportunities
See what Eat Sleep Ride have to offer
On Thursday, October 24th, the ESES Communities team had a great day exhibiting at the East Lothian Means Business event at Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh.
The ESES Communities Team publishes new requests in their monthly newsletter and via their social media channels. The Edinburgh Remakery saw this request in the newsletter and contacted the team.
Julie Addington from the ESES Communities team joined Emma Standish, Responsible Business Lead at McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd to volunteer at The Yard.
Build you Community Wealth Building knowledge
2nd phase of the Community Wealth Building survey launched by ESES Communities
Opportunities that could be interesting to our good cause network
In January, Balfour Beatty’s Social Impact Manager, Duncan Gardiner, contacted the ESES Communities Team
The ESES Communities Team have been working over the past few months to create a Social Business Directory
Love to Ride have created a game-changing app and invite everyone to take part in their challenge
On 4th October 2023, Zoe Henretty, a Civil Engineer who is working at the Dunard Centre for Sir Robert McAlpine visited the Impactful Starts group at their city centre hub in Edinburgh.
Midlothian and East Lothian host Women In Business Series
No more cold feet about riding in winter with Love to Ride
Hibernian Community Foundation are seeking volunteers for their Christmas Appeal and donations towards providing families with Winter Coats.
Pennypit Community Development Trust supports families with items such as Christmas Presents, Winter Jackets and New Year bags.
A £425,000 fund designed to support projects and ideas to benefit the environment and local communities opened for its fourth round of applications on the 21st of August, 2023.
Blox Barbers in Leith offers free haircuts to the community.
A first anniversary of matching business and good causes
Morrison Construction step in to fund event to celebrate the Volunteers of Changes CHP
Flexibility Works & CCP are delivering a free online session on the 23rd of June
Local Print Supplier Assists In Time For Relaunch
Mental Health First Aid Training Request Delivered By NSL
Open For Expressions Of Interest
Book your place at our briefing Tuesday 7th December - 11:00 - 12:00 GMT
Matching business with communities
