Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2017 Winners

Posted on November 10, 2017

The winners of the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2017 were announced on Tuesday 7^th November at Social Enterprise Scotland’s annual event in the Scottish Parliament.

The awards celebrate innovation and success in social enterprise throughout the country, with winners of the Social Enterprise of the Year and One to Watch categories automatically being shortlisted for the UK-wide awards.

The 2017 winners are:

Social Enterprise of the Year: Grassmarket Community Project
One to Watch Award: PROJEKT 42
Social Impact Award: INCH Architecture and Design Ltd / Sir Robert McAlpine
‘Buy Social’ Market Builder Award: Community Resources Network Scotland (CRNS Reuse Consortium)
Tech for Good: Technology in Social Enterprise: Instant Neighbour
Social Enterprise Champion: Chris Martin of Callander Youth Project Trust
Social Enterprise Champion – Highly Commended: Andrew Bailie of Freshsight

For further information, please visit the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland website.

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Enterprising Leadership for the Third Sector Training Programme

Social Enterprise Academy’s “Enterprising Leadership for the Third Sector” training programme begins on Monday 9th May. Each session will take place at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, Carrochan Road, Balloch G83 8EG, 10am to 4.30pm. There are 3 modules delivered over 6 days, with the programme split into 3 two-day sessions spread over March to May.

Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network: Next Meeting

The Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network (FVSEN) returns for its first meeting of 2020 next Friday 21st February. FVSEN offers peer support, networking and signposting opportunities, while promoting and encouraging the growth of social enterprises across Forth Valley.

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