Social Enterprise Scotland
We're the national membership body for social enterprises, campaigning for a thriving #SocialEnterprise community across Scotland.
Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇
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- ⏳ Just 10 days left to apply to the #SocEntScotAwards25! If your social enterprise is making a positive impact across Scotland, now’s the time to share your story and gain the recognition you deserve. Submit your application 👉 awards.socialenterprise.scot
- 📣 We're delighted to announce that Forth Valley College has become the first Scottish college to sign the #BuySocialPledge! Read more here 👉 zurl.co/CJhRy #BuySocialScotland #SocialProcurement #SocialValue #CommunityWealthBuilding
- 📢 Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025: Tickets available now! Join us in Stirling as we explore our theme 'Fair Economy, Shared Future'. 📅 2 September @ 09:30 - 16:00 📍 The Barracks, Stirling Tickets 👉 zurl.co/cMjca #SocEntSummit25 #SocialEnterpriseScotland
- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandDuncan Thorp of Social Enterprise Scotland on a series of thought-provoking webinars: It’s time to make public policy less boring buff.ly/CDbzxiF @duncanthorp.bsky.social @socialenterprise.scot #WellbeingEconomy
- 🎉 Exciting news! Ashleigh Building have joined the #BuySocialPledge! Ashleigh Building becomes the latest organisation to sign the pledge, joining over 40 organisations who have committed to integrating Scottish social enterprises into their supply chains. Read more here 👉 zurl.co/Y1Zii
- Reposted by Social Enterprise Scotland👀 Rhetoric 2 Reality: a new summer webinar series from Social Enterprise Scotland 🔆 @socialenterprise.scot - some urgent topics covered in 1-hour webinars, worth checking and signing up, everyone welcome: socialenterprise.scot/rhetoric-2-r...
- 📢 New Summer Webinar Series open for bookings! Starting on Wed 9 July, join us each week as we explore the big ideas and urgent shifts that social entrepreneurs and communities need now more than ever. Be part of the conversation shaping Scotland’s future - sign up here 👉 zurl.co/CJKHj
- 🧵 Volunteers are at the heart of Scotland’s social enterprise community. Their passion, commitment, and support help organisations grow, innovate, and thrive. #VolunteersWeek is the perfect opportunity to say thank you – and this year, there’s a special way to recognise someone who truly stands out!
- If you know someone who goes above and beyond, nominate them for our #VolunteerChampion Award! Whether its a board member contributing to your strategic vision or a team member supporting with day-to-day operations, nominating them is a great way to ensure their efforts don’t go unnoticed.
- Applications close on Monday 7th July at 10am so don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on someone exceptional! Start your nomination 👇 awards.socialenterprise.scot
- ✨ It's nearly Father's Day - still looking for gifts? Don't worry - we've done all the work for you, and selected our top picks for the special father figure in your life. Even better, all gifts are sourced from Scottish social enterprises! Find the listings here 👉🔗 zurl.co/hmRuu
- But wait, there's more! Featuring gifts from our SES members, including @oneworldshop.bsky.social ! #SocialEnterprise #BuySocialScotland #Scotland
- 🌟 Applications are now open for the #SocEntScotAwards25 🌟 Whether you’re a well-established name or a rising star in the sector, this is your opportunity to shine and be recognised for the incredible work you do in communities across the country. 📅 Deadline: 10am, 7 July 🔗 Enter: zurl.co/ccF8t
- We wouldn't be able to organise and host the 2025 Awards without the generous support of our sponsors. A BIG thank you to Keegan and Pennykid, Balfour Beatty, @breezedigital.bsky.social, @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social, Morgan Sindall Construction, and Social Enterprise Academy Scotland.
- 📢 Latest Blog Post: A week of International Cooperation Check out the latest blog from Andy Paterson, from our Policy team, on our website now - discussing recent development in international policymaking and cooperation, and what Scotland has to offer a global stage. 🔗 zurl.co/FczDj
- With just 7 days until entries open, we're excited to announce that Keegan & Pennykid is both the headline sponsor and Social Enterprise of the Year category sponsor at this year's #SocEntScotAwards25! ✨ (1/3)
- Keegan & Pennykid is a leading specialist third sector insurance broker, providing expert advice to social enterprises, charities and voluntary organisations throughout the UK. Find out more 👉 zurl.co/9Ue0b (2/3)
- 📅 And don't forget to mark your calendars - applications open in 1 week! We can't wait to share with you all the exciting changes we've made to this year's Social Enterprise Awards Scotland. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear the news 👉 mailchi.mp/dc0f246ee361... (3/3)
- 📢 New Member Spotlight! We're thrilled to be joined by Angela Stewart from ILM Highland. ILM Highland are dedicated to reducing electrical waste, protecting the environment, and supporting vulnerable individuals to live independently at home. 🔗zurl.co/dNY9K #SocialEnterpriseScotland
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- We're excited to launch our Health and Wellbeing SEN! This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're taking the opportunity to connect and spotlight some of our amazing members doing work in this space. Learn more from our Membership Officer Aimee in this video 👇 🔗 Register : zurl.co/oZbJW #MHAW25
- 🚨 Only one week left to apply for the #SocialEnterprise Lead role with VANL! This is a fantastic role to help support and develop the Social Enterprise Network in North Lanarkshire. Find out more and apply before Friday 16 May 👉 zurl.co/Dh11d #SocialEnterpriseJobs #ThirdSectorJobs
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- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandTFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month we round up sector responses to the #UkGovernment #SpringStatement with @trussellscot.bsky.social @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @probonoecon.bsky.social @socialenterprise.scot and more... Read it here: tfn.scot/magazine/apr...
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- 📢 Calling Scottish impact-led entrepreneurs! 12 bursaries available for #SEWF25 in Taiwan this October. £1,000 towards travel/accommodation plus forum tickets. 📅Apply by 5 May at: zurl.co/qjVhX
- 💭 We recently held a cross-party group (CPG) in the Scottish Parliament on Community Ownership, co-convened by @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social & @ariane-burgess.bsky.social A thank you to all of the speakers and attendees, who made this a very engaging session!
- Want to join our next meeting? 👇 Don't miss out on our next CPG meeting, and register your spot now. More information on the session's theme and speakers to soon follow. 📅 When? 17th of June, 6pm 📍 Where? Scottish Parliament or online 🔗 Register here; zurl.co/g6lH9
- 💭Join Highland Yoga Collective for a 6-week mindfulness course! This brand new course will begin on the 22/04, guided by experienced mindfulness facilitator Liz Newstead, and will be hosted in their studio in Nairn. 👉 Learn more and book: zurl.co/sQuiO
- 📸 Exciting opportunity to be involved with Open Aye! Open Aye is looking for participants in their next photo project in Glasgow, in May. Join in with this nature-based integration project, designed to enhance wellbeing and build community resilience. 💬 Get in touch at: hello@openaye.co.uk
- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandWe are undertaking a food census to better serve the Greater Craigmillar community. If you live in Craigmillar and Niddrie, please take a few minutes to fill out this straightforward census by following the link below. Your responses are anonymous. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- 🌟 Join Ambitions 2025 🌟 Ready to scale your impact-led business? The 16-week programme from @socinvestscot.bsky.social offers expert sessions, peer learning, and personalized support. Apply by 25 April: zurl.co/Ugzfs #Impact #Leadership #ApplyNow #Ambitions2025
- 🌟 Join us next month as we shine a light on some of the lesser-known but valuable sources of support and resource! We’ll hear from 3 speakers who'll share what their organisations offer and how they’re helping social enterprises succeed. 📅 Thurs 22 May, 1pm 🎟 zurl.co/neosL
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- Welcome! We're so delighted you're part of our community 💙
- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandWe're moving! After 25 years at Jane Street, we've outgrown the space. We're excited to announce our FareShare surplus food depot's new home in Seafield, Edinburgh. This larger site will enable us to deliver five times more food to community groups and charities supporting those in need.
- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandHave you seen the new film capturing the #PointandSandwickTrail community walk on the restored track between Aird & Sheshader? The official opening was a great day out & we're delighted to be involved in funding the project along with @pathsforall.bsky.social #isleoflewis youtu.be/Kyg6DHjaPVQ?...
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- Involved with employability services in Scotland? Don't miss the SUSE Annual Conference on Tues 20 May to enjoy expert insights, strategies and workshops to enhance #SupportedEmployment and #InclusiveWorkplaces. Find out more 👉 zurl.co/BbL8K
- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandThe participants of our community music project where recently at Tullos Community Garden to record parts of their music videos. Since November last year, they have been exploring different aspects of music-making to create songs inspired by their community and greenspaces 🌿
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- Fantastic role with #SESMembers @ecodrama.bsky.social! If you're looking for a new role where you can have a big impact, take a look at the job description below and apply before 7 April 👇
- We’re Hiring! Eco Drama is looking for a Freelance Volunteer & Events Coordinator to help grow our Pollok Grows Together project🌳 🔗 Read the full job description & apply: ecodrama.co.uk/were-hiring-... 📩 Deadline: 7 April 2025
- ⛵ Check out these pics from our trip to the Isle of Gigha! 💭 Last week, we headed off to the Isle of Gigha to for a community learning exchange with Rural Social Enterprise Hub to learn more about and get engaged with community wealth building. 🔗in bio #SocialEnterpriseScotland #SocialEnterprise
- We have a new member spotlight, featuring Edinburgh Open Workshop! 🔨 EOW are an open access workshop offering affordable bays and machinery for metalwork, painting, carpentry, and textile makers in Leith. 🔗 zurl.co/gtUXq #SocialEnterpriseScotland #SocialEnterprise #Scotland
- 📣 Our next #SocialEnterpriseCPG meeting is coming up! Join us as we discuss #CommunityOwnership, followed by a Q+A session with our six exciting speakers and MSPs. 📅 Tuesday 1 April 🕧 5.30 - 8pm 📍 Committee Room 2, Scottish Parliament or Online
- 🎤 Featuring speakers from; @cescotland.bsky.social @communityownership.bsky.social Book your place here 🔗 zurl.co/shnlH We look forward to seeing you there! ☺️
- Upcoming Consultation Webinar! 🌍 Join us online for a consultation on renewable energy, seeking to ensure that Scottish Government guidance helps everyone gets the most from community benefits. 📍 Online 📅 27/03 at 2pm 🔗 zurl.co/BNNJx #SocialEnterpriseScotland #GetYourVoiceHeard
- 📢 We're getting exciting for the first-ever Buy Social Fair! 📅 29th of March 📍 @themeltingpoted.bsky.social , Edinburgh 🔗 zurl.co/0uo5H Grab a hot drink, explore ethical gifts, and attend inspiring talks throughout the day! #SocialEnterpriseScotland #SocialEnterprise #BuySocialScotland
- Still need a gift for Mother's Day? Don't worry - check out our top picks in our newest blog, and purchase with purpose! 💗 Make your mum feel extra-special with a gift from a Scottish social enterprise this Mother's Day 🌻 🔗 zurl.co/BASYi #GiftThatGivesBack #BuySocialScotland #MothersDay
- 🌟 Showcasing Social Enterprise in Parliament! 🌟 This week, we have been delighted to host an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament, engaging with MSPs to champion the vital role of social enterprises in communities across Scotland. 👇
- We've been highlighting the incredible work of our members, showcasing how social enterprises drive positive change, create jobs, and build a more inclusive economy. 👇
- By bringing these stories directly to decision-makers, we’re strengthening support for social enterprises and ensuring they play a key role in shaping Scotland’s future. A huge thank you to all the MSPs taking the time to visit and learn more about the impact of social enterprise.
- Want to move beyond grants? Public sector contracts can provide long-term income. Get started with PCS today zurl.co/ntpP2
- 🚴 Fun and Fit Bike need a new home - could it be your organisation? Fun and Fit Bike provides a fun activity that results in the improvement of the health and wellness of your stakeholders! Get in touch today. Find out more 🔗: zurl.co/TQnOn
- In our most recent member spotlight, we are joined by Peace of Mind! 💭 Peace of Mind is a social enterprise which supports disabled people across Scotland to be happier and better connected with their community, through overcoming social isolation. 📖 Read more here: zurl.co/Z0PKS
- Need more stable funding? Public sector contracts could be your answer. Register on PCS to access opportunities across Scotland zurl.co/D9GOH
- Let your social impact shine! PCS helps buyers find third sector orgs like yours, and some recent changes now make it even easier for them to find you. Register now: zurl.co/lGH4M
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- 🚨 Exciting opportunity to join our team 🚨 We're on the lookout for a detail-oriented Operations Manager to oversee our financial, HR, governance and event management functions. Applications close on 10 March at 5pm. Find out more and how to apply on our website 👉 zurl.co/dWYL3
- NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: @cyberfraudcen.bsky.social ✨ The Centre provides a range of cyber services, training and advice. They reinvest in the cyber community, ensuring that every organisation has access to the resources they need to stay secure. 🔗 in bio! #SocialEnterprise #Scotland
- Here's their Bluesky account 🔗 @cyberfraudcen.bsky.social
- Reposted by Social Enterprise ScotlandTo kick start our monthly feature on our Research Network we are focusing on Dr Joan Murphy, Co-founder of Talking Mats and still actively involved in research. Follow this link to her latest paper. www.talkingmats.com/research/pub...
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- We're seeing more friendly faces pop up over here on BlueSky so we've updated our Scotland's Social Enterprise Community #StarterPack! Take a look here 👉 go.bsky.app/Pq94SS6 Have we missed someone? Let us know below 👇at://did:plc:6oev6aeiyi4gncy5zd26fxc6/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3ldil6rsuau2r
