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A social enterprise strategy for Scotland: a consultation - UK

Introduction

Sets out a proposed strategy to grow and develop use of the social enterprise business model in Scotland.

Description

Defines what is meant by social enterprise, outlines why it is valuable to communities, and explains how it contributes to Scottish Executive priorities. Looks at the challenges facing social enterprise.

Presents five long-term objectives:

increasing the use of the social enterprise business model;
opening up markets to social enterprise;
increasing the range of finance available;
improving business support;
raising the profile and demonstrating the value of social enterprise.

Contact info

The Scottish Executive; Communities Scotland
Mr John Langlands (Social Economy Officer, Communities Scotland), tel. + 44 (0)131 479 5331

Publication date

15/06/2006

Article info
Author: The Scottish Executive; Communities Scotland

A social enterprise strategy for Scotland (PDF, Eng, 370 KB)

Document type

policy

Themes

Urban Policy > Economy knowledge & employment > Urban economy

Keywords

Specific sectors