The Social Enterprise Team at Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway is here to help you start up your Social Enterprise business, strengthen it, and grow it – by connecting you to opportunities, networks, and support across Scotland. 

Here’s how we can help 👇 

1️  Understand & explore the Social Enterprise model 

We can help you understand what makes a Social Enterprise a great idea – A business that trades for social or environmental good. 
We can explore six key principles, and how they apply to your idea, and whether it’s the right model for you, for now.  

2️  Connect you to support networks 

Scotland has a huge ecosystem of support for Social Enterprises — from start-up funding to leadership development. 

We can signpost you to partners, programmes, and funding opportunities to help you take the next step. 

3  Develop your idea 

Whether you’re just starting out, or growing an established venture, we can help you: 

• Refine your business model 
• Explore income generation 
• Identify and strengthen your social impact 
• Identify local opportunities 
• Identify national opportunities 

4️  Build local connections 

We can introduce you to other local Social Enterprises, community organisations, and partners in Dumfries & Galloway – helping you collaborate, sharing learning, and growing wonderful communities together. 

5️ Celebrate & promote your impact 

We can help showcase your success – by sharing your story, the impact you make and the achievements you’ve gained – to inspire others and strengthen, nurture and inspire the region’s Social Enterprise movement.