Upcoming MAKI Events

Feb
5

Liberating Structures Users Group: Feb 2026

Prioritising collaboration for improvement. With so many demands on our time and so many opportunities to network and connect, how do we find a balance between the responsibilities of our core role and staying connected? This session explores ideas which may be helpful.

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Feb
25

Scottish Forum Isolation and Loneliness

The Scottish Forum on Isolation and Loneliness was launched in 2025. Join the Forum on Wednesday 25 February for our first meeting of 2026 to connect, share, and discuss practice, policy and research linked to social isolation and loneliness in Scotland.

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Nov
25

Rural SEN

The session will look at equality and diversity in rural communities and share the latest findings from the Social Enterprise Census 2024

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Nov
19

Procuring with the Public Sector – Unlocking Opportunities for Social Enterprises

Want to work with the public sector but not sure where to start?

This interactive webinar will walk you through how public sector procurement works, where the opportunities are, and how your social enterprise can stand out when bidding for contracts.

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Nov
13

15seconds 30minutes

This session offers practical tools and ideas to help manage time, our most important resource.  Using the principles of 15sec30min, which looks at how spending 15 seconds here can perhaps save someone else 30minutes there. 

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Nov
6

Social Enterprise Awards Scotland

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland, and it promises to be our biggest and most inspiring yet! We've introduced some exciting changes including a more inclusive and accessible application process, a new category, and, most importantly, a new format for the ceremony.

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Nov
3

Weaving Networks in MAKI

In previous meet ups we have explored the challenges on wellbeing of chronic loneliness, we have also recognised the importance of relationships within work spaces. To mark befriending week we will explore the importance of connections both within communities and the workplace and their impact on wellbeing and organisational outcomes and improvements.

For Teams Link email hildac@copescotland.com

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Oct
28

Marketing Matters: Question Time

Marketing is vital for social enterprises — it helps promote your products, services, and social impact. But it’s not always an area of expertise, and many social enterprises struggle with capacity.

Join us for this interactive Question Time–style session with expert panellists from:

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Oct
22

Integration in Action event with the ALLIANCE and the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Scotland

This event will explore examples of measuring success in health and care with personal and rights based outcomes, including examples of good practice and ideas for the future. These ideas will be explored using the Academy’s Five Ambitions for the Future of Health and Care.

To register your attendance, please email the team at integration@alliance-scotland.org.uk. Please let them know if there is anything you need that would make it easier for you to participate. For more information Integration in Action - Measure Outcomes

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Oct
21

Supplying with Impact – Social Enterprises and the Construction Sector

Want to work with the construction sector but not sure where to start? Or already supplying and want to do more? Join us for a friendly, interactive session on how social enterprises can successfully connect with – and supply to – construction companies.

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Oct
21

DiGiTal Get Together 2025: How to Stay Human Rights Focused in a Digital Scotland

This year’s Digital Hub event ‘DiGiTal Get Together 2025: How to Stay Human Rights Focused in a Digital Scotland’ will take place on October 21 at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow, 10am-3pm. Guest are welcome to arrive from 9:30am for a 10am start.

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Sept
25

Calm the Storm: Movement & Breath to Lower Cortisol

Join movement specialist Louise Davidson either online or in person on the Isle of Lewis for a hybrid somatic yoga session, which will offer practical, take-home tools to support emotional balance, energy levels and resilience.. Ideal for those managing long term conditions, carers, and anyone feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. A gentle and restorative session to end the week!

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Sept
25

Women living well in Clydesdale: our self management journey

Join Healthy Valleys in rural Clydesdale to celebrate their ‘Women living Well’ self management journey and hear about an empowering project that supports and empowers women going through the menopause and other life transitions and wellbeing challenges. Enjoy some light lunch while hearing about their work, contribute ideas for new activities, and meet with self management project staff and volunteers.

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Sept
24

Self Management Awards 2025

The annual Self Management Awards celebrate good practice and promote a wide range of self management activity across the country. They also provide an opportunity for nominees and winners to network with others leading the way for self management in Scotland, and to draw the attention of MSPs to the value and impact of self management. This year’s Awards ceremony will be held in central Edinburgh and will see the announcement of the winner of the Public Vote for Self Management in the Community Award, amongst others. We are looking forward to celebrating our shortlisted nominees and winners with you all, with a fantastic night of speeches, winner announcements and fun. Online streaming will be available on the night.

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