Posts tagged Climate crisis

What is a swift caller and how is it bringing swifts and people together across Dumfries and Galloway? Our hosts, Sarah, Kaska and Chiara join Andrew Turney on a journey to meet swifts, swift brick pioneers and hear about how networking and collaboration turned a small group of... Read more

Nearly one third of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland are from the transport sector- and 39% of these are due to cars. While car emissions are dropping as more people adopt electric or hybrid vehicles, these solutions are not affordable for everyone- other forms of transport... Read more

A practical game for everyday decisions in the third sector During early playtesting, we watched groups debate choices, change their minds, and sometimes realise they wished they had decided differently. Those moments of reflection, laughter, and collective “ah, that’s why it... Read more

The surprising power of a sewing machine When Trish and Amanda started a social enterprise sewing school, they had no idea of what it would grow into. The pair were concerned that sewing skills, particularly using sewing machines, would be lost in the next generation- so Amanda... Read more

Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by more than 50% since 1990; and from central government to tiny grassroots organisations, thousands of organisations and individuals are working to reach net zero by 2045. However, the science tells us that Scotland’s climate is... Read more

Polmont is a small town with a long industrial history. Just five miles down the road is a small cottage where James Watt designed his first ever steam engine. The road into town from the train station offers open views of the towers of Grangemouth oil refinery to the North, and... Read more

Practical insights from The Gathering 2026 on creating buildings that are resilient, affordable and ready for a changing climate. Introduction At The Gathering 2026, people from across Scotland’s voluntary sector came together to explore a challenge many organisations share: how... Read more

Forth Valley Sensory Centre is a registered charity, about to celebrate twenty years of supporting people with sight and/or hearing loss. The centre itself is a large and dynamic building; hosting a lively community cafe, sensory gardens, NHS FV and council services and over... Read more

Carstairs Junction is exactly what it sounds like; a village built on a transport link. Not far from the much older town of Carstairs, this small settlement sprung up after the railway junction on the West Coast Main line was established in the 1860s. In times gone by, the entire... Read more

Across the SCA coalition there are 29 different intermediary networks who provide an ecosystem of support to local groups and organisations who are doing incredible work in support of their local communities every day. One of the ways we try to support these local organisations... Read more