Social Enterprise Scotland

Day

Wednesday 11 February

Time slot

11:00-12:00

This event took place 13 days ago

Room

Fintry auditorium
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Robert Wright

Topics

Finance, funding & fundraising Governance, strategy & legal

Overall aim

To give voluntary organisations practical insight into setting up trading activity, diversifying income, and accessing new markets.

Description

Key Focus Areas

• Trading Subsidiaries: why, when, and how; governance and pitfalls to avoid.
• Opening Markets: procurement opportunities, Buy Social Scotland, and building private/public partnerships.
• Diversification & Resilience: new products, services, or audiences while staying true to mission.

Outcomes

• Practical steps for exploring trading and diversification.
• Awareness of opportunities through Buy Social Scotland.
• Real examples of enterprises building sustainability through trading.
• Clearer picture of Social Enterprise Scotland’s role in enabling growth and resilience.

Who was the event aimed at?

Directors, Fundraisers, Managers

Who spoke at this event?

Led by Social Enterprise Scotland