In this progress update, the University of Edinburgh describes how it has made a difference to people and communities through its 2019 Social Impact Pledge, which made commitments around homelessness, poverty, art and providing meeting spaces.
Read MoreWe are encouraging public bodies in Scotland to consider making, or renewing, Social Impact Pledges as part of wider efforts to change how we do things in public services.
Read MoreAudit Scotland has published a new online report, highlighting examples and learning from the community-led response to Covid-19 so far. The report draws on a number of great examples of community groups and local partnerships between agencies and community groups.
Read MoreOne of the most effective ways of supporting community-led activity is to create the conditions for community and voluntary organisations to work, learn and grow together. This case study shows how Garelochhead Station Trust benefitted from this kind of support provided by Argyll & Bute Council.
Read MoreThis case study describes how, in spring and summer 2020, Alva Development Trust was at the heart of the local emergency response in Alva and across other areas in rural Clackmannanshire.
Read MoreBarmulloch Community Development Company (BCDC) has moved into recovery mode, gradually welcoming back activities across their premises, and preparing staff and residents for a new normal.
Read MoreThis case study describes how SPRING's new service is providing essential support to communities across Scotland and Northern Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreHere, we share a press release from Lend a Hand Kintore describing how this newly formed group has been responding to local requests for help during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, Crossroads Youth and Community Association put in place a range of measures to protect and support the two local communities it works in
Read MoreThis case study describes how the Lochalsh Community Response has been providing essential support in the West Highlands during the Covid-19 pandemic
Read MoreThis case study details the immense effort put in by Collydean Community Centre, a community-led hub in Glenrothes Fife, during early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreIn this case study, Edinburgh Community Food describe their excellent work supporting local people at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic through vital food delivery.
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