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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.
Case Studies
Case study – Linda Sterry
Linda joined cohort 2 of The Circle Academy with the aim of updating the organisation’s business plan and developing new potential income streams to become more...
Case Studies
Case Study – Caledonia Housing Association
In March 2019 we were approached by Caledonia Housing Association to deliver consultancy services to help inspire and motivate their Home Help staff to become more enterprising...
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We’ve been named one of the UK’s top social enterprises 3 years in a row
The Circle has been named one of the UK’s top social enterprises for the third year in a row. We have been listed on the NatWest...