Blogs and case studies

• Katie Murray
• 15 Jan 2024
• Article
• 5 minutes

• Cathy Benwell
• 5 Dec 2023
• Article
• 3 minutes

• Jason Railton
• 31 Aug 2023
• Article
• 4 minutes

Digital inclusion is so important. It changes lives. But the message from this sometimes-hidden community is clear: there is an opportunity to take a new, more ethical, and much more sustainable path. We just need to think carefully about what we do next. 

• Nick Perks
• 15 Aug 2023
• Article
• 4 minutes

"This report does not tell trustees what they should do, but instead offers a framework to understand some of the choices available."

• Beth Mukushi
• 13 Jul 2023
• Article
• 4 minutes

In this blog, Beth Mukushi discusses the steps that can be taken to grow your climate confidence.

• Mark Fraser
• 5 Jul 2023
• Article
• 6 minutes

We know that learning about climate change and net zero can be overwhelming – there's so much to read, watch and think about. That’s why we created the Growing Climate Confidence website and pulled together resources that we think are interesting, from top tips to policy reports, all in one place.

• Sarah Case
• 6 Jun 2023
• Article
• 3 minutes

There are quite literally a hundred different ways to reframe the way you think about your consumption.

• Jim Riach
• 26 May 2023
• Article
• 4 minutes

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Countryside Trust or Trust in the Park as they are most well-known by, are an environmental and wellbeing charity working in the National Park

• Scott Wilson
• 31 Mar 2023
• Article
• 3 minutes

In the Garnock Valley corner of North Ayrshire, Radio City Association (RCA) is a small charity with a big ambition.

• Derek Robertson
• 28 Feb 2023
• Article
• 3 minutes

The Green Action Trust’s expertise in environmental regeneration can make a huge difference in urban (and often deprived) communities.

• Michael Hildrew
• 30 Jan 2023
• Article
• 3 minutes

If you’re looking for ways to reduce your energy consumption – regardless of whether this is to reduce your carbon emissions, your bills, or both - it can be difficult to know where to start.

• Austin Hardie
• 28 Nov 2022
• Article
• 3 minutes

Spruce was set-up in 2005 as the UK’s first social enterprise specialising in re-use flooring.

• Claire McIntosh
• 31 Oct 2022
• Article
• 5 minutes

Scouts Scotland is passionate about equipping young people with the skills they need to succeed and be happy in life. Connection with the outdoors promotes good mental health and wellbeing, and it also inspires young people to get involved in climate action.

• Andrew Williams
• 29 Sep 2022
• Article
• 3 minutes

Andrew Williams is environmental projects co-ordinator for CEMVO Scotland. 

• Sean Kerr
• 29 Sep 2022
• Article
• 5 minutes

To mark Scotland’s Climate Week 2022, we caught up with Sustainable Thinking Scotland CIC, our Climate Conscious winner at this year’s Scottish Charity Awards. Hear from Sean Kerr, director at Sustainable Thinking Scotland to learn about their important contributions to a net zero society and their advice for organisations just getting started with their climate emergency work.

• Susan Smith
• 23 Aug 2022
• Article
• 7 minutes

SCVO ran a Greener Gathering this year - find out more about what was involved and what it achieved

• Graham McQueen
• 15 Aug 2022
• Article
• 4 minutes

Graham McQueen on funding for charities to encourage more active travel

• Susan Smith
• 15 Aug 2022
• Article
• 3 minutes

Both statuatory and independent funders will soon be asking about charities' envrionmental impact. Make sure you're ready.

• Michael Cook
• 8 Jun 2022
• Article
• 3 minutes

The Circular Economy bill will present opportunities and challenges for third sector organisations. Michael Cook explains what its about.

• Susan Smith
• 31 May 2022
• Article
• 4 minutes

The climate crisis seems less important than the cost of living crisis but the two are inter-linked, says Susan Smith

• Naomi Johnson
• 2 May 2022
• Article
• 3 minutes

The Circular Economy 360 series is delivered by Social Investment Scotland and supported by Zero Waste Scotland. In addition to our live sessions will be sharing inspiring interviews from organisations across the globe and our resource pack information will help you on your journey too

• Nick Addington
• 23 Mar 2022
• Article
• 9 minutes

Addington offers some thoughts about a possible framework to help organisations think more broadly about their role and recognise opportunities to help achieve a sustainable future.

• Susan Smith
• 21 Feb 2022
• Article
• 3 minutes

Enter the Scottish Charity Awards Climate Conscious Award and inspire others to take action

• Susan Smith
• 2 Nov 2021
• Article
• 4 minutes

Susan Smith explains the link between COP26 and Trustees Week