Article Source: Glasgow Soup
Last Updated: 25 February 2017 10:11
The innovative micro-granting event, which was first launched in Glasgow in November to a sell-out crowd, sees individuals, local groups and small charities pitch for projects that benefit the city’s East End. There’s also live music and soup on offer, from which the initiative takes its name.
The Soup revolution is taking Scotland by storm, as Founder and Curator of the Social Care Ideas Factory, Charlie B-Gavigan explained: “The first ‘Soup’ was held in recession stricken Detroit 5 years ago as a unique way of reviving and empowering communities from the bottom up. What started as a social movement has turned into a Soup revolution as the concept has spread across the globe. There are new ‘Soups’ popping up all across Scotland, with events in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Stirling and Inverness. People all over seem to love its simplicity, you just donate £5 or more on the door, enjoy a bowl of soup and some live music, listen to local people pitch ideas that help your community, have a chat and vote for your favourite idea. The presenter with the most votes takes home all the money collected at the door to get their project off the ground. We were blown away by the support for our first event in November, more than 100 local people turned out on the night raising £500 for the winner.”
Glasgow Soup have issued a call for applications to pitch at their next event and the criteria are simple, as Charlie explained: “Anyone can apply, you don’t need to be a charity or constituted group, and you can pitch any idea, so long as the project benefits Glasgow’s East End and is small scale enough for a donation of around £500 to make a difference. There are no complicated forms to fill out; you just need to answer 3 short questions: just tell us your idea, how it benefits the community and how you’d spend the money. Pitches on the night are limited to four minutes and there’s no technology allowed, so you don’t need to be an experienced presenter to take part. Just make sure your application reaches us by Friday 10th March.”
The project to win the public vote at the first Glasgow Soup was Re-Tune. The not-for-profit initiative helps people with post-traumatic stress disorder, from ex-servicemen to refugees, reclaim their potential, make positive life changes and gain news skills through making musical instruments from discarded wooden objects, including unusual items such as skateboards and broomsticks.
Founder and Manager of the Re-Tune Project David McHarg said: “It might not seem a lot of funding to some people, but to us it was like winning the lottery. We run our project on a shoe string and winning Glasgow Soup has thrown us a lifeline. Since our win the phone has been ringing off the hook with offers of additional support, so we can’t thank people enough for voting for us and to Glasgow Soup for allowing us to pitch and raise the profile of our project. We are looking forward to coming back to Soup in March to let people know how their money is being spent.”
Glasgow Soup is supported by the Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership and has attracted the praise of Councillor Matt Kerr, who said: “Glasgow Soup is a fantastic initiative, bringing ideas and people together. It’s much more than just a means of funding, it’s about mutual aid and support too – and soup can never be a bad thing either!”
Tickets for the March event can be reserved now at www.glasgowsoup.com
Glasgow Cocktail Week has officially kicked off with a first look at the event's new boujee bar Courtyard Bar and event space in the stunning surroundings of Princes Square.
READ MORE34.2 million Brits admit to ditching work and responsibilities for sporting events.
READ MOREBritish fashion label AllSaints has joined the line-up at leading retail and leisure destination Silverburn, representing a fashion coup for the centre.
READ MOREGlasgow's most popular brunch series, VEGA's Brunch Project, will bring all of the 90s nostalgia and Ibiza island vibes to the city centre this spring for sky-high boujee brunches like no other.
READ MOREVisitors are invited to celebrate National Tea Day with a complimentary gift of tea and biscuits from the popular tea store, Whittard of Chelsea at Buchanan Galleries.
READ MORENow in its 30th year, the show is the go-to exhibition for any self-builders or renovators looking for practical tips, expert advice, or the chance to view 1000s of products.
READ MOREButeFest, the much-loved family-friendly music festival on the Isle of Bute, has confirmed the lineup for this year's edition, set to take place between Friday 26th - Sunday 28th July.
READ MOREAye Write has confirmed stand-alone events and a smaller-scale version of Wee Write in 2024, instead of the full festival going ahead.
READ MOREGlasgow Cocktail Week has unveiled a series of cocktail trails mapping out the very best discounted drinks across the city including its first ever 'No and Low' trail.
READ MOREScotland's home of country, Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo, is inviting folk to grab the mic at its new Sunday afternoon event – The Hoedown Hoe-K-Oke, launching Sunday 5th May!
READ MORELatest investigations by National Trust for Scotland archaeologists at Culloden Battlefield have recovered a wide range of artefacts.
READ MOREBroadway and West End phenomenon Kinky Boots The Musical, is strutting back to Glasgow in a brand-new production starring Strictly's Johannes Radebe and rising star Dan Partridge!
READ MOREThe People's Palace, Glasgow will close its doors for the final time on Sunday 14th April, ahead of a major refurbishment.
READ MOREDon't miss out on the Baby & Toddler Show when it returns to Glasgow at the SEC, Glasgow on 19th - 21st April!
READ MOREThe Theatre Royal, Glasgow is one the latest venues set to see the National Theatre's global smash-hit production of War Horse visit as part of a major 18-month UK and Ireland tour.
READ MOREWith a new season brings new flavours and Glasgow Restaurant Week is set to shine a spotlight on the very best dishes and delights the city has to offer, when it kicks off tomorrow!
READ MOREFollowing its purchase by M Core in February, Buchanan Street’s iconic Princes Square has announced a trio of new tenants who will be opening stores in the centre.
READ MORECalling all golfers! Topgolf Glasgow is hosting 'The Final Round – Live' on Sunday 14th April, it's an unmissable event to celebrate golf's most prestigious tournament!
READ MOREA project set up to ensure culture and heritage are at the heart of the regeneration of Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street has secured a significant grant to help achieve its vision.
READ MOREEnergy efficiency will take centre stage at this year’s Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by Fleming Homes, when it returns to the SEC, Glasgow on 11-12 May 2024.
READ MOREThe Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair (SGF) is back for 2024, celebrating its 35-year anniversary at Scone Palace.
READ MOREGlasgow International Comedy Festival has revealed 2024's edition was a record-breaking year, with the highest number of shows in the festival's history!
READ MOREGlasgow East End-based and artist-led charity Strange Field announces its first programme of major exhibitions and events.
READ MOREDobbies, the UK's leading garden centre, is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience at its stores nationwide.
READ MOREA critically acclaimed show loved by theatre lovers around the world has announced it will be partnering with a leading Scottish charity to raise vital funds for LGBTQ+ young people.
READ MOREThis year's Springfest, set to take place this weekend, has been postponed due to forecasted high winds.
READ MOREWith three weeks to go until Glasgow Cocktail Week takes over the city, the festival has announced an eclectic mix of masterclasses, unique events, and tasting sessions!
READ MOREThis April, Glasgow favourites, El Perro Negro and Ka Pao are joining forces for a tantalising collaboration!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Comedy Club, from the team behind Max's Bar and Room 2, have announced a brand new regular Saturday Night comedy show in Max's Basement launching this Saturday!
READ MOREMatthew Bourne's magical dance production of the classic Tim Burton movie Edward Scissorhands is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May!
READ MOREGo Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"