With LaunchMe now accepting expressions of interest we thought it would be a good idea to catch up with Dodie Piddock from Starting Step, a recent participant in LaunchMe, about some of the exciting challenges of starting a social enterprise.
read moreWith LaunchMe now open for expressions of interest, we caught up with LaunchMe 2022 participant Beth Morrison, to find out how the programme has helped develop her business and prepare her for becoming investment ready.
read moreArchipelago FolkSchool is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a collaborative social enterprise based on the Isle of Mull that provides short residential craft courses that teach skills, but also encourages participation in communities and connection with the environment.
read moreBendoran Watersports is a Community Interest Company founded in 2020 by Jonathan (Jon) Lloyd that offers sea kayaking and dinghy sailing based on the Isle of Mull.
read moreUllapool Unpacked C.I.C was shortlisted for the Social Innovation Challenge 2022. The social enterprise offers a sustainable shopping solution in the remote community of Ullapool through its food waste reduction and plastic-free refill shop.
read moreThe Glenkens Food Hub was shortlisted for the Social Innovation Challenge. They aim to create a producer-led, community-involved food hub, addressing the challenge of availability and accessibility of locally produced food.
read moreThe Farr North Community Development Trust was shortlisted for the Social Innovation Challenge. Their ambition is to create a transport service using electric vehicles, for members of their very remote community to access essential services and social events.
read moreThe Iona Heat Network is the Social Innovation Challenge 2022 winner. This community-led project aims to decarbonise the heat supply on the island of Iona, alleviate fuel poverty and help residents move away from fossil fuels.
read moreWoodside Arran CIC is a social enterprise farm and education centre on the Isle of Arran.
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