Social Enterprise Scotland
@socialenterprise.scot
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 👇
https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇
https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
⏳ 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
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
July 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
⏳ 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
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
Read more here 👉 zurl.co/CJhRy
#BuySocialScotland #SocialProcurement #SocialValue #CommunityWealthBuilding
June 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
📣 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
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
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
June 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📢 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
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
🎉 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
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
June 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🎉 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
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
📢 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
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
June 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
📢 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
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!
June 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🧵 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!
But wait, there's more!
Featuring gifts from our SES members, including @oneworldshop.bsky.social !
#SocialEnterprise #BuySocialScotland #Scotland
Featuring gifts from our SES members, including @oneworldshop.bsky.social !
#SocialEnterprise #BuySocialScotland #Scotland
June 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
But wait, there's more!
Featuring gifts from our SES members, including @oneworldshop.bsky.social !
#SocialEnterprise #BuySocialScotland #Scotland
Featuring gifts from our SES members, including @oneworldshop.bsky.social !
#SocialEnterprise #BuySocialScotland #Scotland
✨ 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
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
June 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
✨ 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
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
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.
June 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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.
🌟 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
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
June 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🌟 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
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
📢 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
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
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢 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
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! ✨
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May 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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! ✨
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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
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
May 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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
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
May 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚨 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
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
📢 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
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
April 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢 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
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!
A thank you to all of the speakers and attendees, who made this a very engaging session!
April 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💭 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!
A thank you to all of the speakers and attendees, who made this a very engaging session!
💭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
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
April 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
💭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
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
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
April 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📸 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
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
🌟 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
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
April 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌟 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
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
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
April 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌟 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
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
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
March 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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
⛵ 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.
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#SocialEnterpriseScotland #SocialEnterprise
💭 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.
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#SocialEnterpriseScotland #SocialEnterprise
March 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⛵ 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
💭 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
🔨 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
March 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
🔨 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
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
March 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📣 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
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
📢 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
📅 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
March 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📢 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
📅 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