Bridging Communities

Your favourite cross-community, silo-breaking event is back in Glasgow!

After a brief hiatus we’re pleased to announce that we’re bringing Bridging Communities back to Glasgow. The Melting Pot in partnership with Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID), the University of Strathclyde’s Social Innovation Cluster and some of the city's most engaged community builders, are offering a chance to gather, connect and lean into the innovative potential of your local communities.

This October, we’re exploring how by bridging communities we can empower ourselves and others to make real change. We’ll hear stories from the communities who have made change happen, the lessons learnt along the way and the impact this has had on them as individuals and their wider community.

Join us on October 3rd where our speakers will share their stories of innovation, empowerment and impact – and how they have bridged communities to make change happen.

What to expect:

• Engaging talks from cross-sector experts on community innovation and empowerment.

• Insights into Glasgow’s diverse communities.

• Facilitated, purposeful networking and peer-to-peer support.

• A relaxed environment for making new connections and finding inspiration.
• A light lunch

Be part of this transformative gathering. Unleash your potential, connect with like-minded professionals, and contribute to Glasgow’s thriving business community.

Our Speakers:

Sharon Colvin: Chief Executive - 3D Drumchapel

Sharon is the Chief Executive at 3D Drumchapel, which is a charity delivering family support in the West of Glasgow, and has been leading this work for the past 16 years. Sharon has a community work degree and has spent time as a community worker in the East End of Glasgow and also living and volunteering at community development projects in South America. Sharon established and leads the Drumchapel Children & Families Network which brings together all sectors to build relationships, share best practice and deliver innovative change with and for children & families.

More speakers coming soon!

Hosted by:

• The Melting Pot
• Glasgow City Innovation District
• University of Strathclyde's Social Innovation Cluster

Alongside our community partners:

• Glasgow Social Enterprise Network
• Start up Grind Scotland
• Knowvate Hub
• Dechomai LTD
• CodeBase / Techscaler
• Pride Outside
• Creative Edinburgh
• Community Lab
• Heartsong Live

This is the first of three events:

21st November 5.30 - 8.00pm: Climate, Sustainability & Circularity

March 26th 10 – 3pm: Extended Edition Version 2.0

Your Facilitator:

Helen Denny, CEO, The Melting Pot - Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation

Helen is an entrepreneurial and empathetic leader with 20+ years’ experience across sectors. Her expertise lie in business development, strategy, facilitation and innovation. For the past decade, she has run her own social business, Not9to5, helping individuals and organisations navigate the changing world of work. Helen has been a member of The Melting Pot’s coworking community since 2016, and has found it to be an important source of connection, career progression and community. She is passionate about social innovation and has recently taken on the role of CEO, leading The Melting Pot in this next chapter as Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation.

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