Case Studies

LaunchMe: Community Circus Paisley

Sport & Physical Activity, LaunchMe

Community Circus Paisley CIC participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2022 looking for support to measure the social impact they were making. The founder, Catherine Knowles, recognised that being unable to evidence their social impact was limiting their ability to connect with investors and therefore limiting their growth potential. LaunchMe helped them to showcase their impact, highlighting their achievements.

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LaunchMe: Community Circus Paisley

LaunchMe: Earth In Common

Circular Economy, LaunchMe

Earth In Common participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2023 with LaunchMe providing crucial support to help the organisation transition from a charity to a social enterprise.

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LaunchMe: Earth In Common

Step Up with Health by Science: dedicated physio for chronic health conditions

Sport & Physical Activity, Step Up

Health by Science is a social enterprise that provides physiotherapy-led rehabilitation programmes for individuals recovering from chronic health conditions. With a 0% loan from Step Up, they are growing their impact, increasing access to their classes and reaching more clients with physical health conditions.

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Step Up with Health by Science: dedicated physio for chronic health conditions

LaunchMe: Axé Boom Boom

Sport & Physical Activity, LaunchMe

Axé Boom Boom joined LaunchMe in Spring 2024 to help them scale their impact and reach more children in their community. The programme came about in a perfect space and time for them, as they were actively thinking about expanding and developing their services.

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LaunchMe: Axé Boom Boom

Break the Mould: Healing Through Art   

Creative Industries (including Digital), SEF - Start it

Break the Mould is empowering women who have experienced trauma through therapeutic sculpture workshops, offering a safe space for healing, skill-building, and self-expression.

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Break the Mould: Healing Through Art   

Bringing History to Life: How Davidson Legacy Cottage is Building a Stronger Community  

As the ancestral home of the co-founders of Harley-Davidson, the cottage holds significant cultural value. However, beyond preservation, Davidson Legacy Cottage is addressing social exclusion by creating a welcoming and inclusive hub for marginalised groups.

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Bringing History to Life: How Davidson Legacy Cottage is Building a Stronger Community  

Healing Through Fashion: A Second-Hand Shop Supporting Women in Midlife 

Retail, SEF - Start it

Integrated into the community fabric of Nairn, Daisy & Stanley is not your typical second-hand shop. It’s a social enterprise with a mission to uplift women facing the midlife squeeze: menopause, caregiving, and mental health struggles.

 

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Healing Through Fashion: A Second-Hand Shop Supporting Women in Midlife 

Empowering Minority Voices: The Story of Bowling Green Together

Diversity & Inclusion, SEF - Start it

Located in Pollokshields, Bowling Green Together is a thriving community, dedicated to tackling isolation and improving mental well-being through inclusive social spaces. 

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Empowering Minority Voices: The Story of Bowling Green Together