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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

The Melting Pot

Name: The Melting Pot
Address: Edinburgh, EH88DL, GB
Telephone: +441315101553
Price range: Not applicable

Scotland's Centre for Social Innovation - Collaborate, Incubate, Accelerate. Stimulating and Support The Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation.

Since 2007 our central Edinburgh studio has been and continues to pioneer quality coworking space in Edinburgh with flexible part-time/full-time desks and online membership options and a thriving network of over 170 members. We provide virtual office services if you need a central Edinburgh office address; as well as meeting rooms and event space for hire. As pioneers of the coworking movement we

are powering the next generation of coworking businesses globally through the Coworking Accelerator. We are the home of the Good Ideas, inspiring and supporting people to turn their great ideas into new social enterprises, charities and campaigns.

04/09/2026

🌱 Good Ideas Class is back for 2026!

Do you have an idea that could make a positive difference to society, your community or the environment, and you’re ready to get it off the ground?

Good Ideas is a seven-month programme for people across Scotland who are ready to turn their ideas into action, with 16 places available for our 2026 cohort.

You’ll get the time, space and support to develop your idea, alongside a community of people on a similar journey. Through 12 core sessions, peer learning, problem-solving, coworking, an ecosystem connector session, a class trip and social, and a final showcase, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, connect and grow.

📍 The Melting Pot, Edinburgh
💡 16 places available
🎟️ £75 subsidised cost (full programme value £750)

Ready to develop your good idea?

Applications are open until Wednesday 14 October 2026

👉 Apply now - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0Wj_5GAYG0acU0X5d3o2U2Q70Kwc2UxApjPUt9WOmJNURTlCT0ZQSFozODlPRUlFR0IwVjFOMURUOC4u

03/09/2026

How can charities build long-term financial sustainability in a changing funding landscape?

Join us and for an interactive session exploring income diversification, financial resilience and what it takes to build a more sustainable organisation.

Hear from charity and sector leaders sharing real experiences, practical strategies and lessons learned, including what happens when new income ideas don’t go to plan.

📅 21 October
🕒 4:30pm - 7pm
📍 The Melting Pot
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/building-long-term-sustainability-through-income-diversification-with-charity-leadership

02/09/2026

Looking for your own dedicated workspace? We’ve got you covered.

Our fully equipped private office is designed for a team of up to 6 and offer everything you need to work comfortably and professionally:

Furniture, chairs, TV and room equipment
🏢 Registered business address
⚡ High-speed broadband
🕒 24/7 access
🎉 20% off venue hire
☕ Access to equipped shared kitchen (tea, coffee & milk included!)
💛 Member perks, regular events and more!

👉 Enquire now at the link in our bio

01/09/2026

Bridging Communities is back in Edinburgh this October!

This time, we’re getting honest about failure, what it costs us, what it teaches us, and how it can reshape who we become.

Together, we’ll explore vulnerability, transformation and the lessons that come from things not going to plan. Expect honest conversations, inspiring stories, fresh perspectives and the chance to connect with others from across sectors.

📅 29 October
🕒 5:30pm - 8pm
📍 The Melting Pot
🔗 Secure your spot today - https://events.humanitix.com/bridging-communities-how-failure-changes-you-embracing-vulnerabilities-and-transformation

28/08/2026

Our new host is sleeping on the job! More training clearly required.

Finlay Clarkson

21/08/2026

What does commercial confidence look like in a social enterprise?

For Changeworks, it means giving people across the organisation the confidence and skills to have better conversations, build stronger relationships and support the organisation’s ambitious goal to decarbonise 180,000 homes in Scotland by 2030. 🌱

Through The Melting Pot Consultancy, we worked with colleagues across Changeworks on bid writing, networking, relationship building and consultative sales creating a learning journey designed around their people and their mission.

The result? Greater confidence, stronger connections and a new perspective on what ‘sales’ can look like in a purpose-driven organisation.

Read the full case study to find out how we worked together, what participants learned and the impact the programme is already having. 👇

https://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/resources/building-a-culture-of-commercial-confidence-with-changeworks/

19/08/2026

Last week, we hosted our first ever Fringe show! 🎭✨

A huge thank you to for bringing her SOLD OUT one-woman show to The Melting Pot and for raising hundreds of pounds for CoppaFeel! in the process!

14/08/2026

Only one week until Good Ideas Camp!

✨ This hands-on workshop will explore how design thinking can help you refine your ideas, identify your customers & beneficiaries, understand design-thinking and how this can help you as you turn your good ideas into a social business.

You’ll get the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, receive peer coaching, and begin early-stage prototyping.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a clear plan to take your idea to the next level! 🙌

📅 21 August
🕒 9:30 - 17:30
📍 The Melting Pot
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/good-ideas-camp

11/08/2026

✨ Your office. Your community. All across Scotland.

Whether you're working from home, travelling, or simply looking for a change of scenery, You're Connected gives you access to inspiring coworking spaces and a thriving community of changemakers.

For just one membership, you'll get:
📍 1 day pass every month to a Connected Hubs Scotland space
🤝 Quarterly online networking events
💻 Discounted pay-as-you-go access to The Melting Pot
🎟️ A free ticket to one of our public events every quarter
🏢 20% off venue hire at The Melting Pot
🌱 Priority access to programmes like Good Ideas and Bridging Communities

Work flexibly, connect meaningfully, and discover inspiring spaces across Scotland.

Ready to get connected? https://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/coworking/membership/

05/08/2026

💡 What if your everyday shopping could help bring the next great idea to life?

Every year, Good Ideas supports people whose ideas for positive social change are often overlooked by mainstream enterprise support. Through our six-month programme, they gain the confidence, skills and connections to turn those ideas into reality.

You can help us continue this work without making a donation.

By signing up to easyfundraising and choosing The Melting Pot as your cause, thousands of retailers will donate to us every time you shop online. Whether you're buying your weekly groceries, booking a holiday or ordering a birthday gift, your shopping can help support future Good Ideas participants.

💛 It costs you nothing.
💛 It takes just a couple of minutes to sign up.
💛 Every purchase can make a difference.

Sign up now - https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/the-melting-pot/

If you're already shopping online, we'd be incredibly grateful if you'd take two minutes to sign up and help us continue backing people with ideas that create positive change!

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Edinburgh
EH88DL

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441315101553

Website

http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/

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