Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation and pioneers of coworking in the UK The Melting Pot first opened its doors in October 2007 lead by founder and managing director, Claire Carpenter. ‘I wanted to bring together interesting people who do interesting things, and to develop a dynamic and diverse community that shared a sense of collective purpose and reach.’ We provide a range of resources and services to support and inspire our pioneering coworking community. Our venues are flexible, fully accessible and right in the centre of Edinburgh. Every year 1000's of people choose our venues for a spectrum of events - from meetings to parties. A practical, affordable resource for everyone, particularly the third sector. Since 2011 The Melting Pot’s acclaimed social innovation incubator, ‘Good Ideas’, has supported and helped people turn their great ideas into new social enterprises, charities and campaigns. We lead the way in ensuring creative, resilient and effective social innovation takes its essential place at the heart of a vibrant society.