Business Development & Support for Social Enterprises
Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network and The Good Stuff Community Edinburgh support the development and growth of social enterprises through direct delivery and partnerships with regional and national organisations.
For further information, support or advice please contact us.
One to one support for new, aspiring and established social enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Peer support networking, training and shared learning across members.
Information & signposting events, training, opportunities and partner services.
Collaboration connecting social enterprises, public and private sectors.
Trading support facilitating business opportunities across sectors.
Capacity building & representation developing skills and ensuring sector voice in decision-making.
Legal Structures and Advice
Social enterprise is not a legally defined term in Scotland or the UK, so legal structure is an important early consideration.
We can support discussions around appropriate models and signposting.
Startup Support and Accelerator Programmes
We work with a range of partners supporting early-stage and growing social enterprises in Edinburgh.
Funding and Financial Support
Funding is often essential in early-stage development. Find funding for social enterprises below and the latest open grants here.
