Last but not least in our CWB stories- took us to the Greater Govanhill Newsroom @greatergovanhill.com where locally owned journalism is providing the much needed counter narrative to support community cohesion. Where local residents share skills and resources for #localwealthbuilding

The next instalment of gathering our community wealth building stories took us to Urras Thiriodh - Tiree Community Development Trust- where #communityownedassets include Tilly the Turbine, 2 harbours, a shop, electric minibus,4 business units and fuel station! @communitylandsc.bsky.social

From the south to the north west- visiting the Nevis Centre, Fort William in the next leg our Community Wealth Building stories journey- where #communityspaces are the heart of #localwealthbuilding and #communityengagement

Week two in Taras Valley and Langholm Moor Nature Reserve filming our Community Wealth Building stories- where community ownership supports nature based enterprise for meaningful nature and climate contributions. @tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social @communitywoods.bsky.social @scottishbeacon.bsky.social

Fantastic day with @maedt.bsky.social in day two of gathering stories for our community wealth building project. MAEDT deliver food growing, reuse shop a community pantry, cafe and garden - contributing to #communitywealth for sustainable community regeneration - more to follow!

Kicking off our Community Wealth Building project today with Glenfarg Community Transport - gathering stories from the people leading local community wealth- more to follow! #communityconnection #communityownedtransport #localwealthandwellbeing @scottishbeacon.bsky.social

Scottish Community Coalition on Energy published their #5 2026 manifesto asks for the benefit of communities in Scotland. @cescotland.bsky.social

✊ Change happens when we stand together to demand it. Join us!
www.povertyalliance.org/events-page/

The Community Learning Exchange fund is now open! Apply for costs to visit other groups and organisations to develop your ideas and practice across Scotland. www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/community-le...

Change happens when we step up and demand it. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com

@climatecafes.bsky.social happy 10th birthday to you! Lovely to visit Birnam & Dunkeld to celebrate the work of the community led climate cafe movement.

🚨Last call to join SCCE on April 8th for a webinar exploring the Scottish Government’s Community Benefits consultation.

If you can't make the webinar but need help responding to the consultation see: communityenergyscotland.org.uk/community.../

@scalliance.bsky.social

📢 📢 📢 If you haven't already, it is SO IMPORTANT that you complete the CE State of the Sector (SOTS) Survey!!! We need your data to advocate on your behalf

New or have questions? [email protected]

Completed before? sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk/scotland/home.

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The surprise sale of this huge landholding is a prime example of the need for further land reform. The current Bill is being debated today at 2pm (www.scottishparliament.tv), it offers a chance to address the lack of transparency and communication in land sales

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Have Your Say on Community Benefits from Renewables

Scotland’s renewables bring community benefit funds—but are they fair? The Scottish Government is reviewing its guidance. Help us shape our response!

🔗 Register and more info:

Boost is back! 🌟🤸
🗓️Open 25th Feb, 12noon
Funded in partnership @STVChildren'sAppeal & @ComicRelief

For community orgs in Scotland supporting children&families affected by poverty
➡️£500-£3k -constituted groups/charities w annual income of £50k or less
➡️£250-£1,500 -unconstituted groups

We are pleased to announce the opening of our Community Spaces Grants as of the 12th of February.

Applicants can apply at any time and there is no set closing date for applications.

The Scottish Government has committed to delivering the world’s first Community Wealth Building Act. In this report, co-director @miriambrett.bsky.social explores how community wealth building can be a powerful catalyst for achieving a just transition.

Nature & Planning Webinar Wed 5th Feb 7-8.30pm
Planning Conditions & Enforcement How do they work for Nature?

Speakers
Kiera Chaman Oxford Uni
Stuart Bence Nature Scot
Ed Swales Enforcement Officer Cairngorms NP
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-c...
@aprscotland.bsky.social
@scotlink.bsky.social

Interested in community energy generation and repowering?Check out this event from Community Energy Scotland. SCA members can go free, get in touch with them directly!

Delighted that in partnership with the British Institute of Energy Economics, the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities will be hosting the following event:

*The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?*