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
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.
Our free support available includes:
- 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
The Chamber also delivers a Community Covenant Grant Scheme initiative called ViNE (Veterans into New Enterprise) designed specifically to help ex-servicemen and their families set up their own businesses. For further information, including more on its services and membership details, please visit the Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce website.
