Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Knowledge for Nature platform offers free courses, webinars and practical resources to help people protect and restore nature in their communities. Explore topics including biodiversity, conservation, community engagement and nature recovery.

Free learning platform

Develop your understanding of climate change through Carbon Literacy training, exploring the causes and impacts of climate change alongside practical actions you can take at home, in your workplace or community. Many courses also offer the opportunity to become Carbon Literate certified.

Accredited training | Online and in person

Keep Scotland Beautiful delivers training to help individuals, community groups and organisations take action on climate change. Topics include Carbon Literacy, biodiversity, environmental education and behaviour change.

Training and workshops | Scotland

Explore practical toolkits and guides to help individuals, communities and organisations take climate action. Topics include energy, transport, nature, buildings and business, alongside case studies and resources that support Edinburgh’s journey towards a net zero, climate-ready city.

Free online resource

Home Energy Scotland offers free workshops and training to help community groups, charities and organisations build knowledge around energy efficiency, renewable heating, fuel poverty and supporting households to reduce energy use. Training is available online and in person throughout Scotland.

Free training | Online and in person

Find practical guidance, toolkits, case studies and advice to support community energy projects. Resources cover renewable energy, community ownership, funding, governance and project development for communities at every stage.

Free online resource

Explore free tools, guides and practical resources to help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change. Topics include climate resilience, flooding, greenspace, planning and community adaptation.

Free online resource

Explore the Centre for Alternative Technology’s Zero Carbon Britain research, reports and learning resources, offering practical, evidence-based pathways towards a zero carbon future across energy, transport, food, buildings and land use.

Free online resource

SCVO offers a wide range of training for charities and voluntary organisations, covering governance, fundraising, communications, digital skills, leadership, finance and organisational development.

Training and webinars

DTAS provides practical learning for community organisations and social enterprises, covering governance, community ownership, funding, asset management and organisational development.

Training and events

Volunteer Scotland offers guidance, webinars and training to help organisations recruit, support and retain volunteers, alongside resources on safeguarding and volunteer management.

Training and guidance

Learn practical approaches to measuring and demonstrating your project’s impact. Explore resources covering evaluation, outcomes, monitoring and using evidence to strengthen projects and funding applications.

Training and resources

Scottish Community Alliance hosts webinars and peer learning opportunities on community development, participation, local democracy and community wealth building, helping organisations connect, learn and share good practice.

Webinars and peer learning

Explore SCCAN’s growing collection of free resources for community-led climate action, including guides, toolkits, workshop materials, governance resources, communication tools and case studies. You’ll also find practical advice on topics such as climate adaptation, community organising, facilitation and building local climate action projects.

Free resource library

Community Ownership Support Service provides free advice, guidance and practical resources for community organisations interested in owning or managing local land and buildings. Explore toolkits, case studies and expert support covering governance, feasibility, asset transfer and long-term management.

Advice, resources and support

Communities Channel Scotland brings together practical resources, case studies and guidance to help community organisations grow their impact. Explore information on governance, participation, funding, community engagement, health and wellbeing, and local development, with content from organisations across Scotland.

Resource library and case studies

Media Trust provides free and low-cost training to help charities strengthen their communications, marketing and digital skills. Explore webinars, workshops and specialist programmes covering storytelling, social media, PR, campaigns, AI and strategic communications.

Training and webinars

Explore Climate Outreach’s practical guides, workshops and evidence-based resources to help you communicate climate change more effectively. Learn how storytelling, shared values and hopeful messaging can engage wider audiences and inspire climate action.

Training and resources

Frameworks UK helps organisations communicate complex issues more effectively by focusing on the values, metaphors and narratives that shape how people think. Their free guides and toolkits include practical advice for talking about climate change, nature and social issues in ways that encourage engagement and lasting change.

Free research and communication guides

CAST shares practical research and resources to help organisations encourage positive climate action. Explore guides on behaviour change, public engagement and communicating climate solutions, alongside evidence-based insights into how people respond to climate messages.

Free research and resources

Julie’s Bicycle supports the arts and cultural sector to take climate action through practical tools, training and resources. Explore guidance on sustainable practice, communicating climate action, engaging audiences and embedding climate thinking into creative work.

Training and resources

Discover award-winning community climate projects from across the UK and beyond. Ashden shares inspiring case studies, practical resources and learning on topics including energy, housing, transport, food, nature and community engagement.

Case studies and inspiration

DTAS provides training, events and practical resources to support community-led organisations across Scotland. Explore guidance on governance, community ownership, asset transfer, funding, leadership and creating resilient, thriving communities.

Training and resources

Inspiring Scotland offers practical resources, learning and support to help charities and community organisations strengthen their impact. Explore guidance on leadership, fundraising, communications, evaluation, partnership working and organisational development.

Learning and resources