Sharing economy / Tool library

Imagine if is a community interest company on a mission to improve spaces that we experience in our daily lives. We assembled our small design team from a need to imagine a more positive future and pin down exactly what that could look like.

We plant and maintain 50 planters, two small orchards, two herb areas and two gardens in the centre of Dundee growing a substantial amount from seed. Because of climate change we aim to build on our understanding of plants and gardening increasing environmental resilience, sustainability, biodiversity (especially pollinators) and encourage the public to join us on our journey. We pass on information via our notice board, Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, notices in our gardens and by holding events. We work closely with Dundee City Council, local shops and businesses, Dundee Community Garden Network and Dundee Changemakers hub.

Growing together supports community growing, activity and engagement within the area of Craigshill. Supporting Well being, Mental health and anti poverty through a broad program of community engagement and participation across multiple sites.

Eddleston Community Council serves the community in the Scottish Borders village of Eddleston, north of Peebles. As well as statutory CC duties and community planning we are developing a programme of community action around sustainability, active travel, wellbeing and future energy use.

VAER is the ‘Centre for Collective Impact’ based in East Renfrewshire.

Our purpose is to inform, connect, engage and empower all communities in Lanarkshire to develop and implement local solutions to create low carbon resilient places.

Friends of the North Highland Way is a public / private sector group who have paid in time or cash to develop the North Highland Way as the only multi use route in Scotland, under the Core Path Plans and Scottish Outdoor Access Code and Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016. We look for corporate sponsorship as we are not a constituted body.

Established in 2016, MADE in East Lothian is a Community Interest Company based in Haddington. We support the wider creative community in East Lothian, promoting creativity as a benefit to wellbeing, mental health, and community. We develop programmes and one-off events to teach creative skills and encourage social interaction for all. Reuse and recycling are central to our mission, and form a link through all activities, including business operations. We have established a community Arts Hub in Hardgate where there are 2 open plan workshops spaces, a gallery of local art and craft, tools workshop, art and crafts scrap store plus hireable equipped desk space for stitchers and artists.

A development trust to improve the facilities, activities and environment of Murieston for the benefit of all residents.

West Lothian Youth Action Project provides support to Children, young people and families throughout West Lothian. This can be through, individual or group support, education and training programmes, access to affordable food from our community fridge, by volunteering in our community garden and environment projects, befriending, youth drop-in facilities, reducing substance use, mental health support and community safety projects.

Fallin Community Voice is establishing its own community garden space for our local residents. A place for people to grow, socialise, volunteer and be part of our wonderful community. Working in collaboration with local & national partners, we are developing a community garden which will consist of a resilient, regenerative permaculture garden and edible forest that thrives in our increasingly unpredictable climate to provide food for us and habitats for nature. It will improve local biodiversity, create new green jobs and up-skill residents in the fields of climate action, nature restoration, food security and community resilience. Our project will bring people together and create a new, better quality, wheelchair accessible natural space, regenerating a natural environment that has been replaced by ex-mining derelict land. This space will include a core central food production hub and an educational area, with a range of activities and programmes designed in partnership with residents and other stakeholders, raising awareness of “nature and climate” issues and inspiring opportunities to address other climate and nature friendly priorities in and around the community.

The aims of the group are to involve the communities of Catrine in a common effort to support: A: the advancement of education B: the advancement of citizenship and community development. C: developing the priorities identified in the Catrine Community led Action Plan. D: the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended.

The Steading, Roswell is a community hub in the heart of the village of Rosewell and consists of a spacious café, soft play, community hall hire (ideal for children's birthday parties), community rooms, conference suite and sensory room, all of which are also available for hire. Café is closed on Monday's. Table tennis, Yoga, Dance classes, children's groups and much more! Hall and Meeting Room Rentals: Whether you're planning an event, a meeting, or a gathering, our versatile spaces are available for hire to meet your needs. Children's Birthday Parties: Create unforgettable moments for your little ones by hosting their special day in our party spaces. Sensory Room: Experience relaxation and sensory exploration in our specially designed Sensory Room. Soft Play: Let your children's imagination run wild in our safe and exciting Soft Play area. It's the perfect place for under 5s to have a blast while developing important motor skills and socialising with others. Yoga Classes: Find your inner balance and wellness with our rejuvenating yoga sessions in a serene environment. Lunch Club for Seniors: Join our vibrant community of seniors and enjoy delicious meals and great company at our Lunch Club. Table Tennis: Stay active and have a blast with our table tennis facilities, perfect for friendly matches and tournaments. Dance and Sewing Classes: Explore your creative side with our engaging dance and sewing classes, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Sensory Garden: Connect with nature and your senses in our beautiful outdoor Sensory Garden. Café: Satisfy your cravings with a variety of delectable treats and beverages at Vins Café. Hairdresser: Pamper yourself with a fresh haircut or styling at Roselux Hair & Beauty hairdressing salon. At our community hub, we're dedicated to serving all ages and interests.

Midlothian Wildflowers is committed to supporting the positive health and wellbeing of local communities through local engagement in environmental conservation, regeneration and the development of thriving green spaces throughout Midlothian.

We currently run a Food Growing Project where we bring together mebers of the local community to "experiment" in growing food. We have polytunnels and greenhouses and are now looking to expand this further incorporating a Climate Hub

Assynt Development Trust serves and supports the seventeen townships of Assynt. We are the anchor organisation for the RLUP and a lead member of the Northwest 2045 group.

Climate Café Aberfeldy was started in 2018. We meet each second Tuesday of the month for a 'climate conversation' on a wide range of themes, which begin with a short presentation and lead into lively conversation and actions. Some meetings are very practical, others less so, and all members are active in the local community.

ArtWalk Fife is an artist led project walking the landscape to engage and stimulate creative thinking around our futures

Our Mission is to enable the people of Largo, Lundin Links, Woodside, New Gilston, Newburn and Drumeldrie to enhance community life by supporting and developing sustainable initiatives, communicating with community groups and individuals.

Merry-go-round is a social enterprise supporting Glasgow families. Our boutique shop stocks high quality, affordable, pre-loved essential items as well as being a community hub for everything maternity and baby and bfor families to meet and increase wellbeing. We're changing the perception of second hand goods, saving families money, improving mentla healht and wellbeing and reducing the quantity of new goods purchased.

ACAN is a grass roots organisation, encouraging, engaging and educating our community on the issues and possible solutions of climate change. We seek to mitigate the impact on the community and create collective responses.

INN brings together people from throughout Scotland (and further afield) who have an interest in working across generations.

Creation Mill is a Community Interest Company whose aim is to create a buzz around the local textiles industry by inspiring the next generation to get involved and learn new skills. As well as our work with young people, those experiencing unemployment and career changers, we also provide regular workshops, social groups and a Textile and Haberdashery Scrap Store. We work hard to protect and promote the textiles history of Langholm whilst encouraging those in our crafting community to waste less and get involved with the circular economy movement.

Edinburgh Tool Library is the UK’s first tool library, promoting sharing as a way of reducing our environmental impact. We lend our members tools for DIY, gardening, decorating, and machine repair, so tool ownership is not a requirement of making. Not only does this collaborative approach make sense environmentally, it also helps our members financially.