The Circle

13/10/2026

Join us in Dundee for Funding Socials! It will be an inspiring morning of networking, learning, and practical advice for established social enterprises and charities.

This FREE event is your chance to:
✅ Connect with local social enterprises and funders
✅ Explore funding options and support available
✅ Share ideas and build partnerships.

Join us:
📍 The Circle, Dundee
📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026
🕒 10:00AM - 1:15PM

We will be joined by speakers from across the social enterprise sector, including Firstport, The Circle, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.

Find out more and register now: https://buff.ly/P7nN7rf

13/10/2026

The answer to our latest Curious About Coldside question is... the mini library outside Dudhope Castle in Dudhope Park! 📚

❓Did you know that there is a mini library in the middle of one of our green spaces, organising by Friends of Dudhope Park.

The castle itself was built in the late 13th century and is now the home of The Circle 🏰

👀 Look out for our next Curious about Coldside post and put your local knowledge to the test!

01/10/2026

❗Announcement❗

We are extending the operating hours of The Circle Mobility to 7 days a week! Starting this week the service will now be open on Monday to Saturday from 9am-4.30pm and also Sundays from 10am-4pm.

You can find out more about The Circle Mobility on our website at https://thecirclecic.org.uk/the-circle-mobility/

30/09/2026

28/09/2026

Today is your last chance to vote in the People's Choice category at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland! If you'd like to show your support please vote for us 🎉

People's Choice voting closes tonight! Don't miss out on your chance to choose a winner 🏆

This award puts the power to decide a winner in your hands. Our 2026 finalists represent the incredible impact, ambition and diversity of Scotland's social enterprise community. Whether you have worked with one of our finalists, benefitted from their services, or have simply been inspired by what they are achieving, make sure to use your vote!

Head to the voting page to explore this year's finalists and cast your vote for the organisation, individual or partnership that you believe deserves to win.

Voting closes this evening (Monday 28th September)! Cast your vote today 👉 https://zurl.co/zss6z

A big thank you to Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise for sponsoring this award.

28/09/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming Social Investment Scotland, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland and everyone who is coming along for this edition of Funding Socials! Will you be joining us?

We're heading to Dundee for Funding Socials! It will be an inspiring morning of networking, learning, and practical advice for established social enterprises and charities.

This FREE event is your chance to:
✅ Connect with local social enterprises and funders
✅ Explore funding options and support available
✅ Share ideas and build partnerships.

Join us:
📍 The Circle, Dundee
📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026
🕒 10:00AM - 1:15PM

We will be joined by speakers from across the social enterprise sector, including Firstport, The Circle, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.

Find out more and register now: https://buff.ly/P7nN7rf

28/09/2026

What happens when you bring a room full of changemakers together? ✨

This afternoon, our Dundee Changemakers Microgrant winners came together at The Circle for a special Dundee Dots workshop focused on turning collaboration ideas into action.

From mapping partnership ideas to finding the right people to partner with, starting conversations and navigating different ways of working, it was all about getting stuck in and making things happen.

💡 Share ideas
🤝 Make connections
🧩 Find common ground
🚀 Turn conversations into action

And there may even be a few new partnerships brewing… 👀

Huge thanks to everyone who brought their ideas, energy and openness to the session. 💚

Here’s to collaborating, connecting and making things happen in Dundee!

24/09/2026

As part of Trustees' Week 2026, we're hosting two free webinars designed to support both new and experienced trustees in understanding their role and strengthening charity governance.

Join us for:

✍️ Being a Charity Trustee: The Basics (Tuesday 10 November 2026, 12-1pm)
💡 Beyond the Basics: Understanding Board Dynamics (Thursday 12 November 2026, 12-1pm)

Find out more and sign up for your free place now 👇
https://www.oscr.org.uk/news/trustees-week-2026-join-our-free-charity-trustee-webinars/

24/09/2026