Edinburgh Social Enterprise

Edinburgh Social Enterprise

At a glance

Causes

  • Education
  • Local / community
  • Men
  • Training / employment support
  • Voluntary sector support
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Geographical remit: 
Regional

Objectives

We are the support network for Social Enterprises in and around Edinburgh. We support the development and growth of over 140 members as well as individuals and groups.

Activities

 

Edinburgh Social Enterprise supports the development and growth of social enterprise in Edinburgh through the following activities delivered directly or in partnership:

  • Peer support - bringing members together to discuss and share their experiences, good practice and ideas through networking and training events
  • Facilitating trading - across members and between social enterprises, private companies and public sector organisations
  • Facilitating cooperation and collaboration - across social enterprises, private companies and public sector organisations to enable community benefit
  • Branding - of Social Enterprise through Doogie Goodstuff and ‘Buy the Good Stuff’
  • Awareness raising - across the public, the public sector and private sector of the community, societal, environmental and economic benefits of social enterprise
  • Capacity building - of people and organisations to develop the skills and knowledge required to create, run, manage and govern a social enterprise.
  • One to one support - for new and aspiring social enterprises and entrepreneurs where there are gaps in existing service provision or knowledge
  • Research –working with academic partners to research social enterprise approaches and their impact. By sharing the learning we then contribute to a vibrant city and influence policy and strategy.
  • Engagement, consultation and representation - with social enterprises and stakeholders, ensuring the sector’s views and interests are represented within community planning and other relevant forums
  • Information and signposting –on support services, events, training and opportunities provide by other local and national partners.

 

 

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