Case Studies

Composting for Lochaber Environmental Group

To explore the composting support MICT has provided across Mull.

Large compost machine

To gain hands on experience with various composting systems, both powered and manual. Seeing these systems in action, and examining the compost produced, allowed for deeper learning on suitable solutions suitable to the area.

Learning Outcomes

  • To learn about a range of different composting vessels that have been used by MICT
  • How to support local compost initiatives
  • Information about what type of composters can be used in different situations.

Community Organisation:
Lochaber Environmental Group

Exchange Host Partners:
Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT)

SCA Endorsing Network Member:
Circular Communities Scotland

“It was inspiring to see the amount and range of work that had been achieved in setting up the composting scheme in Mull. I really hope we can apply some of this to our community in Knoydart. I’m really grateful to Lesley for organising this learning exchange. The exchange was really successful.”

Case Studies

Churches Action for the Homeless at R:evolve

The operation very much relies on volunteers, the exchange helped explore opportunities and ways new premises could support their involvement.

a person in front a shelves with a range of items from glassware, vases and

To gain a broader understanding of the history and ethos of R:evolve enterprise and its links with the community.

Learning Outcomes

  • How links are forged with the community that go beyond financial gain to open up opportunities, connections knowledge and goodwill
  • Making best use of social media and how increase capacity around this
  • Ideas for displays in our projects and ideas for potential funders.

Community Organisation:
Churches Action for the Homeless (CATH)

Exchange Host Partners:
R:evolve

SCA Endorsing Network Member:
Circular Communities Scotland

"At CATH we have a very strong volunteer involvement, but this could be increased and improved upon. We are looking at new premises which would see more of our projects being together under one roof and this visit really demonstrated the advantages of this and some ideas about the layout.”

Case Studies

Community transport approaches

To learn from one of the most experienced community transport networks in South Ayrshire to sustain our local activities in the South West.

a person stepping onto a community transport bus

This exchange was primarily about community transport processes in taking bookings, recruitment of staff and volunteers. How to source different streams of funding was also part of the learning in order to sustain local activities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Improved understanding of supporting the wellbeing of volunteers for sustainable recruitment
  • Sourcing funding partnerships and pathways
  • Improve service delivery and increase effectiveness of operations

Community Organisation:
South West Community Transport

Exchange Host Partners:
South Ayrshire Community Transport

SCA Endorsing Network Member:
Community Transport Association

“We learned a lot from our visit – with extra understanding on ways to join up our strategic approaches to non-emergency patient transport.”