Export support for SMEs are rarely designed specifically for social businesses. A pioneering programme funded by the Scottish Government is helping selected enterprises to expand into five African countries.
Scotland is world-renowned for its thriving social enterprise scene, and it’s looking set to retain its top spot. Chris Martin, who joined Social Enterprise Scotland as CEO last December, tells us what to expect.
Plymouth became a ‘Social Enterprise City’ in 2013 – a badge that’s helped shift social enterprise from fringe to forefront. But there’s more work to be done.
Should social enterprise be on every school curriculum? It will be in Scotland by 2028. We find out what pupils and teachers think about a groundbreaking programme led by the Social Enterprise Academy and the Scottish government.
Edinburgh's hosting of the 2018 Social Enterprise World Forum drew to a close with a focus on the role of young people and a rousing handover ceremony to Ethiopia.
Speaking at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's first minister highlights the important role of social enterprise in the decade since the global financial crisis struck.
What are the keys to the success of Scotland’s social enterprise movement? Gerry Higgins and Jess Gildener reveal how the Scottish commitment to social justice combined with ministerial-level support have created a powerful force for good.