We are working with the Scottish Government, to support the growth of community wealth building across Scotland. The Centre for excellence is a central hub providing information, learning, sharing, support and guidance for the Community Wealth Building movement.
Over the coming months we will be adding to our regular podcast series with a Community Wealth Building mini series. Use the links below to listen on podbean or spotify.
Community Wealth Building Series #1 – Neil McInroy
In the first episode of our CWB podcast series, Neil McInroy, Chair of EDAS and Global Lead for Community Wealth Building, The Democracy Collaborative, joins Peter Duncan for a conversation on EDAS’ new CWB Centre for Excellence and the vision for how CWB can improve Scotland’s communities and the wider economy.
Community Wealth Building Series #2 – Sarah McKinley, The Democracy Collaborative
Neil McInroy is joined by Sarah McKinley, Director of Community Wealth Programs for the Democracy Collaborative, for a conversation which shines a spotlight on the origins of Community Wealth Building, what Scotland can learn from the USA, and how Sarah’s own career in CWB and economic development began.
Community Wealth Building Series #3 – Naila Wood, Head of Social Impact, Balfour Beatty
We were delighted to welcome Naila Wood, Head of Social Impact at Balfour Beatty, as the latest guest for our Community Wealth Building Podcast mini series. Naila joined Neil McInroy to discuss the human elements of Community Wealth Building, the importance of engaging with, and bringing together communities through infrastructure projects to build a thriving local economy and social wellbeing.
Community Wealth Building Series #4 – Hamish Trench, Scottish Land Commission
Neil McInroy speaks with Hamish Trench, Chief Executive of the Scottish Land Commission, about land’s central role in Scotland’s future and a Community Wealth Building agenda.
They discuss the challenges of concentrated land ownership, the importance of community ownership, and how land reform can unlock local economic benefits—particularly through renewables and natural capital.
Community Wealth Building Series #5 – Graham Watson, SNIB
Neil is joined by Graham Watson, Head of Public and Government Partnerships at the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) for a conversation on the role of SNIB in economic development, the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) with a focus on inclusive and democratic business models, and to discuss the opportunities for SNIB to support the Community Wealth Building agenda.
Special Episode: Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance
In this special episode of the Talking EDAS podcast, we were delighted to be joined live by Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance for a discussion with our host and EDAS Chair Neil McInroy focused on community wealth building.
As the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill makes its way through the Scottish Parliament, Mr McKee delves into his hopes and aspirations for the legislation and the potential impact it will have for economic development and communities across Scotland.
FROM THE ARCHIVES - Ted Howard and Neil McInroy, The Democracy Collaborative
This special ‘Talking EDAS’ podcast episode features a chat with world-renowned community wealth building trailblazer Ted Howard of the Democracy Collaborative and Scottish policy influencer Neil McInroy.
