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Nadia Khuzayim wins the Academy pitch contest.
The Circle Academy takes aspiring and existing social entrepreneurs and puts them through a 12-week programme of practical business training to help develop and grow their...
Case Studies
Case Study – The Story of Eddie Baines, Tenant & Academy Graduate
This is the story of Dundee tenant, Eddie Baines and him coming full circle. Eddie has been a part of The Circle for several years in...
Case Studies
Get to know Team Circle – Jenny McCarthy, Academy Manager.
In this blog, our Marketing and Communications Officer, Kate, interviews our longest standing team member, Jenny. I’ve been part of The Circle since July, whereas our...
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The Circle Academy needs your input
The candidates from cohort 5 of The Circle Academy will be pitching themselves and their ventures following completion of the 12-week training programme. The Circle Academy...
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Founder & CEO of The Circle is nominated for 3 awards.
IoD Scotland has revealed the shortlist for its 2021 Director of the Year Awards. Over 140 entries were received from leaders across Scotland, with 47 directors...
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Buy Social Scotland
Social Enterprise Scotland has launched a new website and campaign to promote social enterprises to private and public sector procurement buyers. The #BuySocialScotland services directory promotes...
Opportunities
The Circle Academy partners with Eden Project
New for 2021! The Circle Academy has teamed up with Eden Project and their partners AimHi to offer access to their Climate Course, Climate, Nature and How...
How to
More Than Profit explained
More Than Profit /mɔː/ /ðan,ð(ə)n/ /ˈprɒfɪt/ adjective Organisations or individuals operating under any legal structure have an aim to create positive social or environmental impact through...
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An interview with The Circle Academy Manager – Jenny
Ahead of The Academy kicking off in just a couple of weeks time, we talk to Jenny, who has just been appointed Academy Manager.
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The Circle Academy is funded by The Scottish Government
We are thrilled to announce that The Circle has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government to provide 25 fully-funded places on the next cohort of...
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The Circle Academy appoints new Academy manager
Ahead of the launch of the 5th cohort, we are thrilled to announce our new Academy Manager is Jenny McCarthy.
Case Studies
Case Study – Eddie Baines
Eddie joined the first-ever cohort of The Circle Academy in September 2019 looking to learn more about the business aspects of running a charity.