Rural Social Enterprise Hub (RuralSEHub)

Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a great festive break and are ready to kick off 2025 with fresh ideas. Why not start the year by tackling one of the biggest challenges for organisations; energy costs? Join our next Rural SEN session on ‘Tackling Energy Cost Challenges’, led by experts from Utility Aid and Business Energy Scotland. 📅 When: Wednesday, 22nd January ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 12 Noon 💻 Where: Online Here’s what you’ll gain: ✔️ Practical tips to reduce energy costs ✔️ Guidance on available support ✔️ A chance to share experiences ✔️ Networking with rural social enterprises This free session is open to all. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eAUEp8FT

Our next Rural SEN will have a focus on 'Tackling Energy Cost Challenges'. Experts from Utility Aid and Business Energy Scotland will lead the session, helping organisations to become more energy efficient. Join us on Wednesday, 22nd January at 10:30 AM to: ▪️ Share experiences ▪️ Learn how to reduce energy costs ▪️ Discover available support ▪️ Network with other rural social enterprises This free online session is open to everyone interested in joining. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eAUEp8FT #EnergyEfficiency #EnergySaving #SocialEnterprise #ThirdSector #RuralSEN #RuralSEHub

Last month during the self-care week, Hilda Campbell from Cope Scotland led an engaging RuralSEN session on 'Harvesting Wellbeing'. 23 participants from various third sector organisations came together to share simple, effective methods that have worked for them in managing wellbeing. Take a look at these simple tips which can make a significant impact, both for workers and the communities they serve.   Read the full report to learn how these approaches can be applied in your organisation: https://lnkd.in/eppQEhzk #Wellbeing #Selfcare #ThirdSector #SocialEnterprise #Scotland #RuralSEHub

Congratulations to The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust for winning the Social Enterprise of The Year 2024 award. This is a great example how small communities can achieve an extraordinary transformation with the power of collaboration and resilience to create lasting impact. "We are aware of the amazing work social enterprises do; therefore, we are honoured to have received this award. Social enterprises do amazing work, particularly in rural communities where they are often providing crucial services that would otherwise be unavailable. The importance of a community is magnified in remote and rural settings, and it is heartening to see the work of social enterprises in this sector recognised at a national level.” - says Jane Miller, the Development Manager of IGHT. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e4AvCwn6 #SocialEnterprise #SocialEnterpriseScotland #CommunityImpact #ThirdSector #RuralSEHub

Missed the Rural SEN Wellbeing Session? Catch Up Here! Thank you to everyone who joined our Rural SEN session on Wellbeing with Hilda Campbell from COPE. It was a great discussion to relax, re-evaluate, and learn more of self-care practices and tips. If you missed the session, or if you would like to brush up on what was discussed, the full notes are now available on the RuralSEHub. 👉 Read the notes here: https://lnkd.in/dFn6DHFW We wish you all a rejuvenating selfcare weekend! #RuralSEN #Wellbeing #SelfCareWeek #SocialEnterprise #Community

Happy World Social Enterprise Day!

Join Us for the Rural SEN Meeting: Nurturing Wellbeing 🧘♀️ As part of Self Care Week, our next week's Rural Social Enterprise Network (Rural SEN) session will have a focus on ‘Nurturing Wellbeing’. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 19th November ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Led by Hilda Campbell from COPE, this session will explore practical self-care practices, share insights, and discuss how we can better support wellbeing in our communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect on ways to nurture ourselves and those around us. 📌 Secure your spot for this free online session now – Let’s prioritise wellbeing together! https://lnkd.in/g7Echh4N #SelfCareWeek #RuralSEN #WellbeingMatters #RuralSEHub #Scotland #CommunityGrowing #SocialEnterprises

How are organisations across Scotland tackling rural depopulation? Our latest RuralSEN event brought together 62 voices from various organisations to discuss this important issue. On 17th September 2024, we gathered to share insights on what is currently being done to tackle depopulation in our rural areas and what future plans are in place. During the event, participants engaged in meaningful discussions about their ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at revitalising rural communities. This report highlights the key insights and solutions shared during the discussions. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ejKtFRiQ #RuralSEN #Depopulation #Scotland #CommunityDevelopment #RuralSEHub

As part of the Social Enterprise Summit 2024, Social Enterprise Scotland are running a number of other events that you can take part in.   🔸 Community Learning Exchanges: SES are offering three learning exchanges that can cover travel and accommodation costs. This is especially helpful for social enterprises with limited budgets and/or those coming from further afield, ensuring they can attend both the learning exchange and the conference on November 7th. The deadline for applying has been pushed back to the 12th of October. The registration links can be found below. 🔸 Free EDI Session on November 8th: There is no charge to attend the EDI session on the 8th, so we hope this will make it easier for everyone to join. Social Enterprise Scotland (SES) are committed to making the events over the three days as accessible as possible. While a small fee applies for conference tickets on November 7th (to help cover essential costs), we have taken steps to support attendees who may face financial barriers:   6th November - Community Learning Exchanges - Social Enterprise Scotland https://lnkd.in/engdtjEZ 7th November Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2024 - Social Enterprise Scotland https://lnkd.in/eSTMkdbK 8th November Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Social Enterprise Celebration and Showcase - Social Enterprise Scotland https://lnkd.in/eWVicZdF   Feel free to share this opportunity with your networks ☺️.   Thank you in advance for your support! #CommunityDevelopment #SocialEnterprise #SocialEnterpriseScotland #Scotland

We held our 3rd Rural SEN of 2024 on September 17, 2024, focusing on the pressing issue of tackling depopulation in rural communities. A heartfelt thank you to our speakers and all attendees for contributing to the valuable discussions and insights shared during the session. If you missed it, you can access the notes, recorded video sessions, and PowerPoint slides here: https://lnkd.in/eSQYMrwt #RuralSEN #CommunityDevelopment #Depopulation #RuralCommunities