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Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh





Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

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From voluntary to viable: trading, diversification and opening new markets

Social Enterprise Scotland

Day
Wednesday 11 February
Time slot
11:00-12:00
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 is the event aimed at?
Directors, Fundraisers, Managers
Who is speaking at this event?
Led by Social Enterprise Scotland
 
Brought to you by
SCVO
Platinum sponsor
Keegan & Pennykid
Gold sponsors
Accounts IQ
Aspen People
CCLA
Phoenix Software
Utility Aid
Partners
Charity Leadership Scotland
 
Social Enterprise Scotland
 
Volunteer Scotland
 
Local host partner
EVOC