BUILDING SUCCESS
FOR EVERYONE
WHAT IS COLLECTIVE
COMMUNITIES CIRCLE?
Collective Communities Circle empowers underrepresented entrepreneurial individuals and organisations in Glasgow, to start and grow sustainable businesses. Based at Glasgow Collective in the East End, our programme offers tailored training, mentoring, and co-working opportunities in a supportive, inclusive environment.
By fostering peer support and practical learning, the Circle creates a cycle of empowerment where participants become future mentors. It’s not just business support—it’s a movement for lasting, community-led change.
Breaking barriers
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No-working nights
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Wayfinding
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Funding finder
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Meet your mentor
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Pay it forward
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Breaking barriers • No-working nights • Wayfinding • Funding finder • Meet your mentor • Pay it forward •
OUR PROGRAMME.
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Community
At the heart of our programme is community. We deliver local activities, create peer-support networks, and ensure each participant feels connected and supported.
By embedding our work in real community spaces and involving local voices, we build trust, boost engagement, and ensure that support reaches those who need it most.
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Hard Skills
We collaborate with other organisations to introduce opportunities for practical, tailored training in core business areas.
Participants gain real-world skills through workshops and expert-led sessions, giving them the tools and knowledge to confidently start and grow their own enterprises.
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Space
Our base at Glasgow Collective in the East End offers more than desks—it’s a collaborative, inclusive environment designed to spark ideas and build confidence, and it’s growing.
This shared space fosters connection, creativity, and community, giving participants a professional setting to grow their businesses alongside others on the same journey.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The programme is open to individuals living in Glasgow, with a focus on supporting those who have faced barriers to entrepreneurship.
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We welcome applications from anyone who faces a barrier to entrepreneurship — whether social, personal, economic, or systemic.
You might be:From a low-income background or live in an area with low economic activity or high deprivation
Part of a marginalised or underrepresented community
Identify as female, non-binary, disabled, or from a minority ethnic background
Living with a disability
A single parent or carer
Experiencing challenges related to race, gender, age, or mental health
Or simply feeling overlooked, excluded, or uncertain about where to begin
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Applicants must live within the Glasgow City Council area.
To confirm your location: Find your local council.Eligible postcodes include:
G1–G5, G11–G15, G20–G22, G31–G34, G40–G45, G51–G53
Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts who are passionate about supporting emerging talent. They provide hands-on guidance, practical advice and ongoing encouragement to help you turn your ideas into impact.
