The Third Sector Division of the Scottish Government are currently reviewing the Enterprising Third Sector Strategy and Action Plan.  We believe that the plan has been really successful in growing the sector both in confidence and in financial sustsainability and look forward to the new plan emerging.   Business support has sometimes proven a frustration for some of our clients and beneficiaries.  New social entrepreneurs are being assisted by First Port and established enterprises, trading around and above £60,000, are being ably supported by the Aspire to Enterprise programme.  Many enterprises doing some innovative and interesting trading don't fit either of these criteria.  Do you feel you have missed out in the support you need?  We are happy to help if we can so give us a call.

Community Enterprise has been working with Social Enterprises for the past 20 years to identify new opportunities and gain the skills needed to build successful organisations. We are delighted to announce that we have launched a new marketing service to complement our existing business development support. We aim to demystify marketing and offer practical, accessible, support to the sector. This will help organisations reach more customers, ensure their products and services meet the needs of their customers and communicate the unique value of their enterprise. See Marketing and Communication for more information.

To find out more about how we can help your organisation please contact us on 01506 862 227or email shona@communityenterprise.co.uk .

All change at Community Enterprise – things are a little crazy here as we are in the midst of recruiting not one, not two but three new members of staff. 

Of course if you’ve been paying attention and completed our recent survey on marketing in the sector you’ll not be surprised to know that one of those posts is all about marketing.

Watch this space!