Our Supporters are local authorities, private sector companies and other intermediary support networks who believe in the value of the third-sector circular economy in Scotland. View our Supporters below and scroll to the bottom of the page to join our Supporter network.
Social Enterprise Academy
socialenterprise.academy/scot
0131 243 2670
handi@socialenterprise.academy
We help people use their personal strengths to build sustainable enterprises and achieve greater social impact. Our learning and development programmes focus on learning by doing and are flexible, practical and responsive. Join a programme in your area or work with us to develop a tailored programme for your organisation or network.
Social Enterprise Scotland
socialenterprise.scot
0131 2432650
hello@socialenterprise.scot
Social Enterprise Scotland is The Voice of Social Enterprise – bringing together social enterprises and their supporters into a strong campaigning force.
Social Farms and Gardens Scotland
farmgarden.org.uk
0131 623 7058
admin@farmgarden.org.uk
Social Farms & Gardens is a UK wide charity supporting communities to farm, garden and grow together. We work closely with the Scottish Government to help shape and enact policies, building and nurturing healthier soils and gardening with wildlife.
Stop Climate Chaos
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is a diverse coalition of over 60 civil society organisations in Scotland campaigning together on climate change. Our members include environment, faith and belief groups, international development organisations, trade and student unions and community groups.
SURF
www.surf.scot
0141 440 0122
info@surf.org.uk
SURF is Scotland’s regeneration forum. Its overall objective is to address poverty in Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities. The SURF network is the primary arena for independent debate on community regeneration in Scotland.
The Scottish Pantry Network
scottishpantrynetwork.org
0141 442 0349
enquiries@scottishpantrynetwork.org.uk
Scottish Pantry Network’s vison is to create a sustainable network of pantries providing low-cost food and wrap around services. The pantry is a dignified approach empowering communities to help themselves. The Pantry will support upskilling the community through volunteering and employability opportunities, with the shop itself being utilised as a training facility.
The Verdancy Group
theverdancygroup.com
0800 707 6710
info@theverdancygroup.com
The Verdancy Group provides sustainability training and environmental guidance to organisations, schools and communities. Education is key to our vision. In collaboration with industry experts, we have developed a suite of materials to heighten awareness and develop knowledge of sustainability, both in the workplace and at home.
Utility Aid
utility-aid.co.uk
0808 1788 170
heretohelp@utility-aid.co.uk
The UK’s largest broker for the not-for-profit sector. Using scale to make unbeatable cost recoveries on customer energy bills and securing the best possible service agreements on water, gas and electricity.
Wellbeing Economy Alliance/WEAll Scotland
The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) is the leading global collaboration of organisations, alliances, movements, and individuals working together to transform the economic system into one that delivers social justice on a healthy planet.
West Dunbartonshire Council
west-dunbarton.gov.uk
01389 737000
info@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
West Dunbartonshire is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland. The area lies to the west of the City of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow’s commuter towns and villages, as well as the city’s suburbs.
COST: SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP
If you are a local authority, waste management company, private sector small to medium enterprise (SME) or individual that supports the work of Circular Communities Scotland and our Members, then you can become a Supporter.
Supporters receive the following member benefits:
- Membership Pack (including certificate)
- Free access to Circular Communities Scotland regional forums and thematic seminars
- Member rates for Circular Communities Scotland annual conference
- Communications support
Find out more about Supporter Membership here.
Our membership year is the calendar year (January to December) if you join part way through the year your supporter membership fee will be pro-rata’d for the number of months remaining during the year.
SUPPORTER MEMBER Fees
| Supporter Member Category | Annual Fee |
| Local Authority / Public Sector | £550 |
| Private Sector | £550 |
| Below micro-entity reporting requirements Defined by Companies House as meeting 2 of 3 tests: – less £632k turnover – less 10 employees – less £316 on balance sheet |
£275 |
| Private Sector with an annual turnover of less that £100k | £110 |
| Private Individual | £110 |
| Third Sector Intermediary Support Organisation | Reciprocal Fee Arrangement |
START YOUR MEMBERSHIP JOURNEY TODAY
Contact us if you have any questions
Apply to join Circular Communities Scotland
Please complete the following form to start your application to Circular Communities Scotland:
We will contact you with a simple application form, please complete and return it as directed. Your application will then go through our internal verification process, we may ask you some supplementary questions and all applications are subject to final Trustee approval.
Membership values
All members are expected to:
- Support the growth of the community resource management sector
- Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Zero Waste and the Circular Economy
- Share knowledge and information with Circular Communities Scotland and other members
- Consider collaboration and partnership with other members
- Seek to avoid unfair or inappropriate competition with other members
- Strive to achieve local accountability in the delivery of their services
- Support the creation of local employment and volunteering opportunities
- Strive to be well governed and managed organisations
- Seek to operate in a sustainable and ethical manner