Social Enterprise Scotland

What does the new parliament mean for your social enterprise? 💭

Following the recent Holyrood election, we have a brand-new parliament with many opportunities for social enterprises to influence and drive policy change! Join us to discuss what this means for you.
We'll also be talking about our own plans and what we hope to achieve for our members over the next year.

📆 Wednesday 10 June
🕛 11am - 12:15pm
📍 Online

Book your place now 👉🔗 https://zurl.co/8rgPI

📢 Get to know Kanzen for Life !

As part of the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2026, we're highlighting some of our amazing members doing the work in our host city - Dundee.

This learning exchange offers participants the opportunity to explore the impactful work of last year's People’s Choice Award winner 🏆, Kanzen for Life, and gain insight into Dundee’s vibrant social enterprise landscape. The visit will include a short presentation focusing on their education strand and investment in the young workforce, highlighting how they support individuals into positive pathways through physical activity and learning.

⏰ 12pm - 3pm
📅 16 June
📍 Dundee
🔗 https://zurl.co/e6WC6

Funded through the Scottish Community Alliance, travel, accommodation, and subsistence can be covered up to a certain amount. This can also be used to assist in costs to attending the Summit on the following day.

📢 Do you still need to get your ticket for the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2026?

It's your final chance - tickets are closing this Sunday, so be sure to get yours before it is too late! Join us to spend a day celebrating, reflecting and connecting on the impact of social enterprise in Scotland.

We'll be joined by some incredible social enterprises, engaging speakers and plenty of opportunities for networking and connecting with other people in the sector.

👉🔗 https://zurl.co/hspM9

Dundee Social Enterprise Network | Impact Hub Inverness | Just Enterprise | Firstport | The Challenges Group | InspirAlba | Foundation Scotland | Community Enterprise | Social Investment Scotland | Democratic Finance Scotland

🚨 There's just one week left to respond to the European Social Enterprise Monitor 2026. Help us put Scotland on the map!

The European Social Enterprise Monitor is an annual survey conducted by the Euclid Network which helps shape European policy, funding and market access - and they're keen to hear from Scottish social enterprises.

Why should you complete the survey?
➡️ It raises the voice of social enterprise across Europe
➡️ Helps maintain Scotland's position as one of the leading ecosystems in Europe for social entrepreneurship
➡️ Highlights the support needed for the sector to thrive in Europe
➡️ Survey responders can opt-in to receive information about procurement and funding opportunities

It takes just 15 minutes to get your voice heard and because the Monitor builds on data already collected through the People and Planet First verification, if you are verified it'll be even quicker and easier to share your thoughts.

Make sure to complete the survey today 👉 https://zurl.co/3lgEq

🏆 In case you missed our news at the start of the week we've introduced 4 brand new categories for this year's Social Enterprise Awards Scotland!

We want to make sure the Awards reflect the true breadth and diversity of our sector, providing more social enterprises to get recognised for the inspiring impact they make.

Read through the slides below to find out more about each category 👇👇👇

We’re excited to be attending the Glasgow Social Enterprise Celebration Event next week 🎉

Brought together by Glasgow City Council in partnership with Glasgow Social Enterprise Network, this event will be a great opportunity to celebrate the impact of social enterprises across the city, make new connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

With the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Act coming into force, it’s an important moment to recognise the role social enterprises can play in building a more inclusive economy and creating lasting value in local communities.

🗓️ Wednesday 27 May
🕑 12.15pm - 4pm

If you haven’t booked yet, there’s still time to grab a ticket 👉 https://zurl.co/yYGVP

🚨 New Spotlight: Prepmate

Get to know an incredible SES Member in our latest Spotlight, highlighting the work of TSPN Enterprise CIC. We spoke to Eugenia Sajnani, Innovation and Business Support Officer, about their social mission, aims and inspirations. TSPN Enterprise supports community pantries through their Prepmate meal kits, providing affordable and nutritious meal kits, making healthy eating accessible for families facing food insecurity 🥘

"I came into this role because I believe that good food and good health should not be determined by postcode or income. Working at the intersection of innovation, nutrition and community, I get to help build something that genuinely shifts people's relationship with food, not just what they eat, but how they feel about eating and cooking." 👏

Read it on our blog 👉 https://zurl.co/5vY19

Exciting news...the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland are now open for applications! 🏆

The awards are the annual celebration of innovation, inclusion, and impact across Scotland’s social enterprise community. For 2026, we’ve introduced 4 new categories which celebrate the full diversity of the sector and provide further opportunities for social enterprises to be recognised for their impact.

The full list of categories include:
🌟 Social Enterprise of the Year sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid
👀 One to Watch
♻️ Environmental Social Enterprise sponsored by Morgan Sindall Construction
⚖️ Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice
💙 Health and Social Care sponsored by The Alliance
💡Social Enterprise Innovation (new for 2026) sponsored by Community Enterprise
🎓 Education, Training, and Jobs (new for 2026)
🛍️ Consumer Facing Social Enterprise (new for 2026)
💛 IDBM Community Wealth Building sponsored by Balfour Beatty
🤝 Social Investment Deal of the Year (new for 2026) sponsored by Good Finance
🔊 Buy Social Scotland Market Builder sponsored by AtkinsRealis
✨ Social Enterprise Employee Champion
🦸‍♀️ Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion
🗳️ People’s Choice Award

Applications close at 10am on Monday 6th July. If you’re part of Scotland’s vibrant social enterprise movement, now is the time to share your story. Enter or nominate today!

Start your application 👉 https://zurl.co/FKg1o