Social Investment Scotland’s Funding Socials series offers an opportunity for local charities, social enterprises and third sector organisations to meet with experts and funders from Inspiring Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Highland Third Sector Interface and Care and Learning Alliance. Their next event takes place in Stirling on Thursday 23 January, from 10am –…
Social Enterprise
Ready to RISE: Programme for Women Social Entrepreneurs
The Challenges Group and Firstport have announced a new programme of support for pre-start up women social entrepreneurs: Ready to RISE. Building on the 2023/24 pilot programme, and funded by Pathways funding from Scottish Government, Ready to RISE is aimed at women in Scotland who: have an early-stage idea to start an organisation with a…
Buy Social Scotland’s Ethical Christmas Gift Guide 2024
Buy Social Scotland has launched their 2024 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide! The guide includes gift options from social enterprises from all around Scotland (including some of our local Falkirk District and Forth Valley enterprises!) aiming to provide something for every budget. With the ability to search by product type, local region and even social issues…
Global Social Enterprise Day 2024
Today we mark Global Social Enterprise Day, giving us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate organisations that implement the social enterprise business model to address various social issues.
Purchase Power Programme 2025: Applications Now Open!
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) and Social Enterprise Scotland have launched the joint Purchase Power Programme. Taking place from Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 February 2025, this programme aims to support social enterprises (and enterprising groups and charities) in becoming “purchase ready” – from honing their skills and storytelling to refining operational excellence, the programme is…
Buying and Selling with Impact in Falkirk
Organised by Social Enterprise Scotland in collaboration with Forth Valley SEN, CVS Falkirk & District, CTSI and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise, the Buying and Selling with Impact Event is coming to Falkirk this month. Designed for organisations across the Forth Valley region, this event offers an opportunity to connect directly with private and public sector organisations…
Social Enterprise Scotland Summit 2024
The Social Enterprise Scotland Summit is a three-day programme of events, from the 6-8 November 2024. On Wednesday 6 November, SES will be hosting three community learning exchanges, offering a fully-funded focused learning experience. The CLEs are initially open to applications until Tuesday 1 October. Priority will be given to social enterprises, particularly those where…
Scottish Edge – Social Enterprise Competition
Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it. Competitions are: Scottish EDGE: For early-stage companies/social enterprises across all sectors, offering funding of up to £100,000 on a split grant/loan basis. Young EDGE:…
Social Enterprise: Survey for Community Inclusion Project
A new social enterprise dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in local communities across Forth Valley is in formulation. The group aim to foster integration and promote social inclusion through events and support groups for migrant communities and diverse groups, alleviating mental awareness and cultivating an economic environment for all. As part of market…
