🎉As the end of the year draws near, we've taken time to reflect on some of our achievements and activities since January 2025. ✨We will be closed for the festive period from the 20th December to the 6th of January and can't wait to see what 2026 has to bring!

The Social Innovation Challenge Fund is open to a range of organisations, including Third Sector organisations and Social Enterprises! The Expressions of Interest period is open until 1pm Friday 9th of January 2026. Find out more here: www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/1426...

📈Join us for a 2-hour 'Introduction to Effective Social Impact Measurement with Upshot' Webinar! Learn tips on how to collect insightful data and report on your impact! 📅Tuesday 13th Jan 2026 🕙10 am - 12 pm 📍Online 🔗Get tickets here: events.humanitix.com/an-introduct...

We had the best time yesterday at the GSEN x Creative Bloc: Festive Sgraffito Decoration Painting Workshop! We can't recommend checking out their other classes and workshops enough. They have created a lovely, warm and welcoming space to craft and learn. Thanks to everyone who joined us.

💡The Social Enterprise Student Challenge: Grant to Growth is back - In partnership with GSEN, ESEN, Queen Margaret University and Glasgow University. 🔗Register your interest before the end of December: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Sharing on behalf of GSEN member @studiofv.bsky.social. Putting on an event? Need a mobile screen for your film or presentation? StudioFV offers screen equipment hire at competitive prices with discounts available to third-sector organisations and community groups. Find out more: studiofv.co.uk

We have several new posts on our News & Opportunities page on the GSEN website. From training and workshop opportunities to member news and updates, make sure to have a look here: www.gsen.org.uk/news-opportu... If you have something to share, email us at [email protected] to submit your news!

Join us for an afternoon of festive painting at Creative Bloc - No experience necessary! This is a great opportunity to chat with fellow GSEN members over a cuppa, and create your own handmade decorations. £10 // limited spots available: events.humanitix.com/gsen-x-creat...

4 spots left at our GSEN Network meeting next week with @volunteerglasgow.bsky.social at Project Ability! Catering provided by The Courtyard Pantry. Get your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/gsen-network...

Good Luck to all our GSEN members shortlisted for awards at tonight's @socialenterprise.scot awards! We can't wait to celebrate and hear the incredible stories of impact from the Social Enterprise community across Scotland! socialenterprise.scot/awards/

We only have 4 spots left for our upcoming Conflict Resolution and Mediation taster session with @sacromediation.bsky.social Get your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/scottish-com...

Free tickets are now available for the upcoming @glasgowcvs.bsky.social and Glasgow Life Working Together for Digital Inclusion event. Everyone’s welcome! This event is for anyone interested in digital inclusion in Glasgow. Find out more and get your tickets here: gcvs.org.uk/product/digi...

November GSEN member networking meeting - Volunteering! We will be joined on the day by Volunteer Glasgow to discuss Volunteer Glasgow's Dynamic Model of Volunteering framework and Volunteering Management. events.humanitix.com/gsen-network...

FREE Conflict Resolution and Mediation Taster Session! This workshop will be delivered by the Scottish Community Mediation Centre, a service within @sacroscotland.bsky.social. events.humanitix.com/scottish-com...

Free Flexible Working Lunch and Learn Webinar. Be among the first to pilot the Flexible Working Scotland Jobs Board at the forefront of shaping fairer, more flexible workplaces across Scotland! 📅 Monday 10 November 🕰️12:00 – 1:30pm 📍 Online 🎟️ Free events.humanitix.com/free-flexibl...

🎉 1 DAY TO GO🎉 There is still time to sign up for our 'Introduction to Graphic Recording Workshop' with Eddy Draws tomorrow from 10-1pm at Kinning Park Complex. events.humanitix.com/introduction...

Want to introduce more creativity and impact into your meetings and events? Join our introductory GSEN session with Eddy Draws CIC to learn about graphic recording skills! Taking place Wed 15th Oct at Kinning Park Complex. events.humanitix.com/introduction...

Day 2 of our Digital Pathways festival includes workshops from: Breeze Digital Trish (Collective Communities Circle) Sirel - Third Sector Research Passion4Social 🔗Sign up for free now: www.gsen.org.uk/news-opportu...

One week to go until the first day of our Digital Pathways festival! -Fuse: Digital Inclusion -Luma IT: IT Strategy -Nexairo: CRM for the third sector - Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland: Empowering communities through cyber resilience. 🔗Sign up for free now: www.gsen.org.uk/news-opportu...

Bookings are now live for our 2025 Digital Pathways Festival! Digital Pathways is a two day festival of online workshops to empower communities through digital strategy, skills, and inclusion. Running from 23rd-24th Sep. Book for any of our free workshops now! www.gsen.org.uk/news-opportu...

🚀 The Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2024 report is now live! 10 years of evidence show that #SocialEnterprise is shaping the future of business – fair, inclusive, and sustainable. Full report here 👉 socialenterprise.scot/social-enter...

What a fantastic day at the Social Enterprise Summit in Stirling yesterday! The day included discussions around Inclusive and Democratic Business Models and the announcement of the new Social Enterprise Census, which will be a vital tool for understanding and supporting our community.

Social Investment Scotland is back with Ambitions LIVE 2025. 🎉 This event is a great networking and learning opportunity, with matchmaking opportunities with key buyers and purchasers. Taking place 9-5PM Oct 2nd. Find out more and register via the link in our bio!

We had a full house for our August Network Meeting at Wild & Kind Studios. We were joined by Accountants Plus and Social Enterprise Accountancy Scotland to discuss Finance and Accounting along with a wonderful lunch spread from The Courtyard Pantry. Stay tuned for our Digital Festival next month!

This September, Migrant Women Press CIC are launching a six-month fellowship programme to support 10 women from migrant and racialised backgrounds in Scotland—including recent graduates, freelancers, and aspiring journalists. Find out more here! drive.google.com/drive/u/0/fo...

Join us on the 24th for something a bit different from our usual meetings this month - a Refugee Histories of Glasgow Radical Walking Tour taking us on a walk to explore Glasgow’s refugee histories, across the world and around the city. Book your space now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gsen-netwo...

We had a brilliant June GSEN network meeting last week. Huge thanks to our venue, Springburn Auditorium CIC; Elaina from The Wash House Garden for the incredible presentation about your co-operative of queer community growers; and Soul Food Sisters CIC for the delicious lunch!

Last week was our May Network Meeting at Possobilities Glasgow cafe! Their organisation gives members with disabilities access to the resources they require and supports them to grow, learn and develop so that they can achieve their goals within society rather than feel isolated in their own homes.

Curious what we have lined up for our network meetings for the year? Here's our Network Meeting Calendar for 2025-26! Find out more and sign up to our networking events each month by keeping an eye on our website, our socials and our Friday Five newsletter for details.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from the 12th to 18th of May 2025 with the theme of 'community'. So this months' Network meeting, we're showcasing the work of one of our fantastic Network members, Possobilities! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gsen-netwo...

This Saturday at CCA Glasgow, learn about okra's history, efforts to cultivate it in Glasgow, try some tasty okra dishes from across different cultures, and take a seed home to grow yourself! Hosted by Glasgow Seed Library and Glasgow Community Food Network. www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/ok...

Peer Connects is back for 2025/26 as Scottish Recovery Network continue to collaborate with you to support, champion and grow peer support across Scotland! This new programme has 12 free events and webinars, with guest contributors, networking opps, and new tools. heyzine.com/flip-book/68...

Thank you to all who attended our April Network Meeting! We welcomed Arun Gopinath, CEO and co-founder of Vahanomy, who discussed the opportunities and challenges social enterprises face in providing EV charging, and also discussed how we can support eachother as members.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from the 12th to 18th of May 2025 with the theme of 'community'. So this months' Network meeting, we're showcasing the work of one of our fantastic Network members, Possobilities! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gsen-netwo...

Last week, our director Jen attended the Meet The Real Buyer event at Glasgow City Chambers. Meet the Real Buyer events give suppliers unprecedented access to leading contractors and local authority services that commission the actual work. @glasgowcc.bsky.social

The Glasgow Communities Fund has reopened! 🎉 Applications are open until 7th of April, with online fund info sessions and application writing info sessions available! Find more information on the fund and supports at www.glasgow.gov.uk/glasgowcommu....

Calling all members! The next GSEN Members' Meeting is taking place on Thursday 20th of February. This month, we will be joined by David Maxwell, CEO of Volunteer Glasgow to find out more about Tempo Time Credits and all things volunteering. RSVP here! - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gsen-netwo...