In the past years social enterprise has grown and gained momentum in Falkirk, and a number of local business and third sector support organisations now offer a range of social enterprise specific support alongside generic business support packages.
CVS Falkirk
CVS Falkirk promotes social enterprise as a model of doing business. We work with both existing and start-up social enterprises, and encourage individuals and organisations to be more socially enterprising, through a range of tailored services.
You can find out more about the support we offer social enterprises on our main Social Enterprise page, or contact us by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network and Online Directory
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network (FVSEN) is a membership network promoting and supporting social enterprises across Forth Valley, facilitated by CVS Falkirk, CTSI and SVE.
FVSEN is free to join, and acts as a forum for:
- peer support and information sharing
- potential inter-trading
- engagement with policy makers, funders and other strategic partners
Its Online Directory is an online catalogue of FVSEN members, an innovative and easy to access way for people to ensure they are buying local goods and services with social, ethical and environmental benefits.
For further information, including how to join FVSEN and list your social enterprise on the Directory, please visit the Directory’s About page.
Alternatively, contact FVSEN by email: info@fvsen.scot or Tariq Mahmood: tariq@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Meeting Dates
2025’s meeting will take place in-person on:
- Thursday 6th February 2025 (in Clackmannanshire)
- Thursday 12th June 2025 (in Stirling)
- Thursday 15th October 2025 (in Falkirk District)
Business Gateway
Business Gateway in Falkirk offers businesses (including social enterprises) practical help and guidance. Whether you’re starting up or growing a business, they provide access to publicly-funded business support services. By supporting new and developing businesses across the Falkirk area, they contribute to Scotland’s economic wellbeing.
Their free support available includes:
- online rising costs support
- workshops and events
- expert advice
- access to Scottish Enterprise programmes
- web audits
- social media training
- aftercare support
- links with professional organisations
For further information, please visit the Falkirk Business Gateway website.
Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce
Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce was founded in September 2012 with the aim of sharing opportunities, knowledge and expertise across the Forth Valley.
Operating as a social enterprise, the Chamber is well placed to offer advice, support, business networking and trading opportunities across the region to social enterprise members as well as commercial business members. There are many benefits of being a member of the Chamber, with access to a range of products, including:
- Business Mentoring
- Chamber Fuel Card Scheme
- Chamber Merchant Services
- Business Advice Service
For further information, including more on its services and membership details, please visit the Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce website.
