Social Saturday 2015 in Falkirk – Buy Social Buy Local!

Posted on September 11, 2015

The aim of Social Saturday 2015 is to raise awareness of just how easy it is to support social enterprise businesses that trade quality items and services, and that re-invest profits in projects supporting the local community, international development, the environment, charities and a wealth of other progressive schemes.

This year CVS Falkirk is planning a Buy social Buy local event for Social Saturday 2015 on the 10^th of October in Falkirk Town Centre. It will be a great opportunity to come along and meet some of Falkirk’s inspiring social enterprises, see the wonderful products and services they offer, and give you the chance to make a difference to the local community by Buying Social and Buying Local.

Watch this space……….. for more details in the coming weeks!

For further information about social enterprise in Falkirk, please contact Jennifer on 01324 692000 or email:Jennifer@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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