Circular Communities Scotland is pleased to share, reflect on and celebrate our 2024 Annual Conference and Impact Report of the same name ‘The Difference We Make; 2024 & Beyond’.
Our Impact Report
Our 2024 Impact Report aims to truly recognise the difference our members made this year, to celebrate it, and to envision a future where our sector can do and be even more than it already is.
Take a look and discover insights into Scotland’s reuse charities and social enterprises, as they survive and thrive while tackling climate change, promoting a circular economy, fighting injustice, challenging the cost-of-living crisis, and forming our society into a true reflection of our values.
“Scotland’s reuse third sector is an unsung hero in sustainability, tackling overconsumption, offering engaging community spaces with remarkable outcomes for wellbeing and reducing waste. Take a look through our report to meet our members and uncover the power of reuse!”
Don’t forget to read the case studies from some of our incredible members, including Transition Black Isle, Greener Kirkcaldy, Bikes for Refugees, Re-Set Scenery and Cunninghame Furniture Recycling, to understand the amazing difference these organisations and those like them make in their communities.
Our Annual Conference & Exhibition
Our team would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Annual Conference.
Hosted at the Raddison BLU Hotel on November 13th 2024, we were pleased to welcome reuse charities and social enterprises, Scottish Government representatives, support organisations, industry experts and charity suppliers from across Scotland.
With special thanks to our host Dr Heather Reid, and our keynote speakers:
- Minister for Climate Action, Dr Alasdair Allan MSP
- Development Trust Association Scotland’s Pauline Smith (access Pauline’s keynote presentation here)
- CEO of Circular Communities Scotland Michael Cook (access Michael’s presentation here)
- Zero Waste Scotland’s Samantha Moir
- Four Square’s Jane Devine
- The ReSale Park’s Ross Martin
- Good Green Futures’ Donna Wood
And everyone who facilitated our breakout sessions including:
- Naomi Johnson, Chair, Circular Communities Scotland, Amulree Welch, General Manager, Remake Scotland and Aythan Lewes, Director, Eala Impacts.
- Jane Dixon, Sharing & Repair Network Coordinator, Circular Communities Scotland and Lindsey Campbell, Circular Economy Projects Manager, Linlithgow Community Development Trust.
- The Furniture Project (Stranraer), Dumfries and Galloway Council , ILM Highland and The Highland Council.
- Michael Cook, CEO, Circular Communities Scotland and David Bryan, Head of Sustainable Business, Social Enterprise Academy.
Finally, our Conference wouldn’t be possible without support from our sponsors and exhibitors:
- Zero Waste Scotland
- Keegan & Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd
- Kudos Software Ltd
- Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS)
- Social Enterprise Scotland
- Charity Fleetcare
- Cycling Scotland
- Environmental Standards Scotland
- Just Transitions Commission Scotland
- MicroMKT
- Democratic Finance Scotland
- SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
- WEEE Scotland Ltd
If you have questions about our conference, or would like to sponsor, exhibit or speak at next years event, please email our Events Officer Elaine Ritchie, elaine@circularcommunities.scot
