Social Innovation Challenge 2023

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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First Minister Visits Perth Social Enterprise Helping Former Prisoners Rebuild Their Lives

, SEF - Start it

Perth, Scotland– Rascals Café, a vibrant vegan café and social enterprise in Perth, welcomed First Minister John Swinney yesterday, recognising Rascals’ transformative work supporting individuals with convictions as they reintegrate into society.

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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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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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