Social Enterprise Summit Scotland

The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland is back for 2025. This year’s theme is ‘Fair Economy, Shared Future’.

Taking place at the The Barracks, Stirling on Tuesday 2 September, the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025 will place a bold spotlight on the rise and relevance of inclusive democratic business models (IDBMs); approaches to enterprise that are rooted in equity, shared ownership, community voice, and collective benefit.  

Developed with equity and inclusion at its heart, this event will celebrate how social enterprises across Scotland are leading a movement toward fairer, more participatory ways of doing business. It will also serve as a platform to connect, challenge, and co-create ideas that shape the future of an inclusive economy.

This year’s event returns with a packed programme, including:

• The latest Social Enterprise Census: a focused session on what we can learn about inclusion, participation, and the sector’s evolving role in the economy.
• Public Policy for Inclusive Democratic Business Models: a cross-party panel discussion exploring how public policy can support the growth and sustainability of inclusive democratic enterprises.
• Breakout Sessions: Find out more information on the breakout sessions here.
• Social Enterprise Showcase: Discover our line-up of social enterprises participating here!

What are the benefits of attending?

• Stay up-to-date: Learn and engage with the latest of Scottish social enterprise. From breaking down the newest Social Enterprise Census figures, to being involved in meaningful conversations, this is your opportunity to stay in-touch with the sector.
• Networking Opportunities: With time spread throughout the agenda for you to connect and hear from fellow social entrepreneurs, you’re sure to walk away with plenty of exciting new connections.
• Engage in Topical Discussions: Facilitated discussions and engaged sessions are at the core of this event – get involved and have your say either through Q+A’s or breakout sessions.
• Celebrate Success: Celebrate the success of social enterprise and hear from real-world examples of social enterprises embedding democratic ownership and inclusive practices to deliver meaningful change in their communities in the Social Enterprise Showcase.

Key Information

Date – Tuesday 2 September, 2025

Timing – 9.30am – 4pm

Location – The Barracks, Stirling

Accessibility – Click here to see our accessibility statement.

Ticket Information –

£45+VAT for SES Social Enterprise Members
£75+VAT for SES Supporter Members (including SENs and TSIs)
£90+VAT for Social Enterprises (Non Members)
£100+VAT for all other organisations

Tickets are limited to 2 per organisation.

If you’re unsure if your organisation is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, please contact our membership team.

Summit Agenda – Click here to see the agenda.

Social Media – Join in the conversation online by using the hashtag #SocEntSummit25. Please stay in touch with us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Share your news, impact and help us build on this summit to support the future social enterprise sector.

If you have a question about the Summit, please email hello@socialenterprise.scot or call us on 0131 243 2650.

Meet our Sponsors

We are excited to present businesses, companies and corporates with the opportunity to sponsor this year’s Social Enterprise Summit 2025. We are grateful to The Challenges Group, Inspiralba, Impact Hub Inverness, Firstport, Just Enterprise and Circular Communities Scotland for their support with this year’s Summit. Find out more about our sponsors here.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Social Enterprise Summit, please email Jamie Lawson at jamie.lawson@socialenterprise.scot.