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Economic Social and Cultural Rights in the Highlands and Islands – Scottish Human Rights Commission’s Report
Economic Social and Cultural Rights in the Highlands and Islands – Scottish Human Rights Commission’s Report SHRC Highlights Human Rights Challenges in the Highlands and Islands The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has released a comprehensive...
Rural SEN – 28 May 2025
The Rural Social Enterprise Network meeting held on 28th May 2025 focused on crisis support for social enterprises and communties. We are seeing more social enterprises asking for help as they face growing challenges, from cuts to funding and staff shortages, to...
Social value from renewables in the Highlands and Islands
As more renewable energy projects are built, it’s important to make sure local communities are properly supported. The report ‘Social value from renewables in the Highlands and Islands’ by Equitable Energy Research looks at how communities in the...
National Rural Youth Assembly of Ireland – Summary Report 2024
National Rural Youth Assembly of Ireland – Summary Report 2024 The National Rural Youth Assembly of Ireland was held on 27 November 2024 at Miesian Plaza, in the offices of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in Dublin. This...
Collective Leadership Learning Opportunity – Art of Hosting and Harvesting Training
In this context of diminishing resources available to deliver the important work that is necessary for communities (both for third sector and public sector) there are increasing challenges and pressures. This can lead to frustration, burnout and also fall outs....
Learning Exchange: Support for New Scots
Join us for an engaging online Learning Exchange focused on supporting New Scots, migrants, and refugees across rural Scotland. This event will bring together social enterprises, community groups, and individuals working to create inclusive and welcoming...
Rural SEN – 22nd January 2025
Our first Rural SEN session of 2025 was held on 22nd January, with a focus on tackling rising energy costs in rural communities. The first session of the Rural SEN was conducted by Emily Berry from Utility Aid, the UK’s largest energy consultant for the...
Creativity in the workplace – Albatross Arts Impact Report
Just before the festive break the Inspiralba team had a creative session with Albatross Arts, a social enterprise based in Helensburgh who bring the creative arts in to practice for community benefit. ‘Albatross Arts is an organisation that breaks down access barriers...