Community led circular economy
2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00 UTC
Please, register on Eventbrite: Community led circular economy Tickets, Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
Join Cemvo Scotland, Govanhill Baths and Glasgow Climate Action Hub to learn how you can participate in reducing waste and working towards circular economy as an individual and a community.
Participants will learn some practical skills in clothes mending, learn about Govanhill Baths work towards local circular economy, and a limited number of participants will have the option of participating in a Community Organising workshop (separate booking is available for this workshop). This event is a collaboration between Govanhill Baths’ Rags to Riches programme, Scottish Wildlife Trust, and Cemvo Scotland’s Ethnic Minorities Environmental Network’s programme.
Clothes mending workshop with Eva Camille Harrold, Area Coordinator of Govanhill Baths
11:00 – 13:00
The event will kickstart with a clothes mending workshop where participants will learn how to fix clothes at home without using a machine. You can bring along a couple of clothes with you that need mending, or if currently you don’t have any, you will receive fabric to learn the techniques on.
Fast fashion: affordability vs environment, talk by Siu-Linn Victoria Chung
13:00 – 13:20
Participants will attend a short talk about the complexities of fast fashion and how the production of affordable garments cause serious harm to the environment.
Lunchbreak 13:00 – 14:00
Guided tour of Govanhill Baths’ community recycling facilities
14:00 – 14:30
Govanhill Baths doesn’t only mend clothes and save fabrics from the landfill but also recycles plastic and timber. During this guided tour, participants will see how this organisation created a small-scale circular economy project within the community by reducing waste and creating various items, such as benches and tables for community use.
Community organising workshop by Gill Hatcher, Engagement Manager of Scottish Wildlife Trust
15:00 – 17:00
Govanhill Baths’ projects wouldn’t be as successful as they are if they haven’t worked closely with the community. In this interactive workshop we’ll cover the basics of what ‘community organising’ means, and how it can be used to benefit both people and the environment. We’ll look at some success stories from around Scotland and start to think about how community organising could be applied in your own communities and projects. This workshop has limited spaces. Please, book separately.

Introduction to environmental social enterprises webinar
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Please, register on eventbrite: Introduction to environmental social enterprises Tickets, Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Join Cemvo Scotland for an inspiring and informative webinar exploring the transformative power of environmental social enterprises.
Learn how these innovative organisations blend profit with purpose and work towards climate justice.
Whether you already run a social enterprise, have an idea, looking for inspiration, or just simply interested, this session will provide you with insights into the how social enterprises work, what is needed to start and run them, and examples of social enterprises that benefit both people and the planet.
This webinar will be delivered by Yasmin Ali, Social Enterprise Officer of Cemvo Scotland.
This webinar will take place on Zoom.

Scotland Climate March
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | CEMVO Office, Lancefield Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Cancelled! - Hopeful Futures - Using the power of emotion for climate action
2025-11-22 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
This event has been cancelled!

Join Verture and Cemvo Scotland for discussions and workshops

Find out about local climate impacts and actions you could take
Hear and share your stories about living with climate change
Get inspired with a creative workshop run by Verture and environmental artist Martha Orbach
LUNCH INCLUDED
BRING YOUR CHILDREN!

Children’s activities will be provided by Good in the wood
Available for children age 5 and over
These will be outdoor activities, so please dress the children appropriately with waterproof and warm clothes
Please book separate ticket for each child you bring along
You will be asked to complete a registration form for each child

Register here: Hopeful Futures – Using the power of emotion for climate action Tickets, Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

‘Ocean’ with David Attenborough Community Film Screening
2025-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Cemvo Scotland and the Marine Conservation Society for a FREE documentary screening and Q&A with MCS and Scottish Wildlife Trust!

Free documentary screening of ‘Ocean’ with David Attenbotough
Learn about the challenges oceans and communities who depend on them face in the UK and internationally, from destructive fishing to mass coral reef bleaching.
Hear inspirational stories from around the world on how oceans can recover.
After the documentary, stay for a discussion with staff members of Marine Conservation Society and Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided during the event.
PLEASE, ARRIVE AT 6PM SO WE CAN START ON TIME
Register here: ‘Ocean’ with David Attenborough Community Film Screening Tickets, Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Get started with Community Energy (Edinburgh)
2025-12-04 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Learn how to plan, fund, and deliver renewable energy projects to benefit your community

Are you part of a community group interested in renewable energy but stuck, or not sure where to start?
Join this in-person workshop to explore how renewable energy projects can take off – making your community spaces warmer, with lower bills, and more sustainable.
This workshop is for community leaders and active members either curious or already exploring funding opportunities to install renewable energy systems – reducing bills and delivering long-term benefits for your community.
💡 What To Expect

An introduction to community energy and why it matters

Examples of successful projects

A step-by-step guide to planning, funding, and delivering your community group’s project

Introduction to advice and guidance available to help you progress

An opportunity to talk through your ideas, opportunities and challenges
Lunch

You’ll leave with insights into the knowledge and tools you need to take the next steps toward making your community building more energy-efficient and financially sustainable, and connections for developing your ideas.
🏠 Who Should Attend

Representatives from community groups that own or long-term lease the buildings they use

Community leaders or active group members looking to reduce energy bills and improve comfort in a community space

Those interested or ready to take practical action to serve their community and strengthen their building’s sustainability for now and in the future

No prior knowledge is required — just bring your interest in learning about the possibilities, and it’s a bonus if you have any ideas already for improving your community’s energy future.
🍽 Lunch will be provided
Hosted by:
Community Energy Scotland and CEMVO Scotland
Funders
This event is delivered by Community Energy Scotland in partnership with CEMVO Scotland and thanks to project funding from the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). CARES supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the transition to net zero emissions.
Community Energy Scotland is a member-led, independent organisation focused on increasing community resilience and enabling our members to play a significant role in an equitable energy transition. CEMVO Scotland’s aim is to build the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and its communities.

Register on eventbrite

From Idea to Action, Get started with your community organisation
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Whether you have an idea or just simply curious, during this webinar you can get practical advice on starting a community organisation.

Would you like to organise a group but don’t know how to start? Or maybe you’re just ineterested in learning about the technicalities of starting a community group? Bring all your questions to Cemvo Scotland’s webinar and learn from about

Understanding the Charity Test
Writing constitution
Choosing a structure
Building a board

This webinar will be delivered by Nadeem Hanif, Capacity Building Consultant of Cemvo Scotland.

Register here: From Idea to Action, Get started with your community organisation Tickets, Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Harness Social Media for Climate Action
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Learn about using social media for environmental campaigns!

During this webinar we will hear from 3 inspiring climate activists who use the powers of communication and social media to work towards a liveable planet for all.
The speakers are the following:
Tamara, an award winning young climate activist, Climate Clock Ambassador and peer mentor
Tamara will talk about when and how she started her activism and how she gained recognition. She will also tell about the impact and challenges of using social media to promote her climate activism. Finally, this young and inspiring person will also share her hopes for the future. Find Tamara on Instagram
Laura Anderson, Scottish Environmental Scientist, Campaigner and Influencer
Laura will introduce us to her work and her journey into social media and how she turned her online work into action on the ground. She will share how examples of social media being effective in her work and what challenges she faces when using this communication tool. We will also learn about the importance of privacy and boundaries when working online. Find Laura on Instagram and see her website: Home – Less Waste Laura
Anne, Broadcaster, Human Rights and Climate Change activist
Anne will tell us about her work, and being Tamara’s mother, she will also share her insight into supporting a young climate activist with social media presence.
