The Voice of Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise Scotland is your gateway to the social enterprise community in Scotland.

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What is Social Enterprise?

Social enterprises are innovative, independent businesses that exist to deliver a specific social and/or environmental mission. Their profits are reinvested in their mission. Social enterprise is a dynamic, ethical and more sustainable way of doing business.

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"Social Enterprise Scotland enables our voice to be heard by policy makers, funders and the private sector"

Jonny Kinross, Chief Executive, Grassmarket Community Project

"A key membership benefit is representing our social enterprise to policy-makers - it would be much more difficult to achieve alone"

Alex Weir, General Manager, Spruce Carpets

"It’s great being part of a network of people committed to social enterprise - SES helps us get information, keeps us up to date and make connections"

Lois Cameron, Director, Talking Mats

"The SES team are a huge asset to Scotland, with a range of expertise – membership is essential for any ambitious social enterprise"

Celia Hodson, Founder, Hey Girls

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

for social enterprises

Join a supportive network of like-minded people
Get free advice, information and support
Receive The Social Enterprise Weekly magazine
Free publicity and promotion, including The Social Enterprise Spotlight
Networking events and making the right connections

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

for social enterprise supporters

Learn about Scotland’s inspiring social enterprises
Build relationships with social enterprises
Improve and transform your supply chain
Drive your CSR strategy and community benefits
Build an ethical public profile

Join today for FREE*

Anyone can be a member of Social Enterprise Scotland…

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Spotlight on ApparelXchange

04 April 2024

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We're delighted to be joined by ApparelXchange in our latest member spotlight. Based in Glasgow, ApparelXchange is a social enterprise that aims to reduce the impact of clothing on our planet by providing sustainable clothing services and...

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Future generations and a long term view for social enterprise

29 March 2024

News

Scottish elections generally take place every 5 years and are, of course, an essential element of our political system. This means that politics is often about short term, immediate priorities, not longer-term...

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Spotlight on Newton Stewart Initiative

12 March 2024

News

We're joined by Newton Stewart Initiative (NSI) in our latest member spotlight. NSI is a community organisation with charitable status designed to regenerate Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway. We spoke to Lindsay Banks, Project Support Worker...

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Apr 2024

Influencing The Scottish Parliament

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Apr 2024

Member Networking Session

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May 2024

Future Economy Alliance: Reforms for UK Economy

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May 2024

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Roundtable – SES members

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May 2024

Social Enterprise Supply Chain: Buying and Selling with Impact (Highland)

Treehouse (Scottish Canals), Treehouse, Carsegate Rd, Inverness IV3 8EX, UK

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May 2024

Social Enterprise Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week

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Jun 2024

Social Enterprise CPG

Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh EH99 1SP, UK

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The Voice of Social Enterprise

The Voice of Social Enterprise

WELCOME

What is Social Enterprise?

"Social Enterprise Scotland enables our voice to be heard by policy makers, funders and the private sector"

Jonny Kinross, Chief Executive, Grassmarket Community Project

"A key membership benefit is representing our social enterprise to policy-makers - it would be much more difficult to achieve alone"

Alex Weir, General Manager, Spruce Carpets

"It’s great being part of a network of people committed to social enterprise - SES helps us get information, keeps us up to date and make connections"

Lois Cameron, Director, Talking Mats

"The SES team are a huge asset to Scotland, with a range of expertise – membership is essential for any ambitious social enterprise"

Celia Hodson, Founder, Hey Girls

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

for social enterprises

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

for social enterprise supporters

Join today for FREE*

Member Showcase

ApparelXchange

Environment and recycling - Retailing

eeLatest News

Spotlight on ApparelXchange

04 April 2024

Future generations and a long term view for social enterprise

29 March 2024

Spotlight on Newton Stewart Initiative

12 March 2024

Upcoming Events

Influencing The Scottish Parliament

Member Networking Session

Future Economy Alliance: Reforms for UK Economy

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Roundtable – SES members

Social Enterprise Supply Chain: Buying and Selling with Impact (Highland)

Treehouse (Scottish Canals), Treehouse, Carsegate Rd, Inverness IV3 8EX, UK

Social Enterprise Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week

Social Enterprise CPG

Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh EH99 1SP, UK

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