Support in the development of new initiatives
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Baillie Gifford
Baillie Gifford is an investment management firm, founded in Edinburgh, which is wholly owned by partners, all of whom work within the firm. We are delighted that Baillie Gifford have supported our Ambitions programme by providing funding and mentoring to our cohort of social enterprise leaders.

CEMVO Scotland
CEMVO Scotland aim to build the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority (EM) voluntary sector and its communities. They deliver tailored support to the sector and work to tackle issues such as race equality, social inclusion, capacity building and civic participation.

Converge
Converge uncover emerging spinouts and start-ups within Scotland’s universities, acting as a catalyst to accelerate the creation of innovative products and services that will improve lives and safeguard the planet.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. HIE have offices across the region helping communities and businesses to develop and grow.

Postcode Innovation Trust
Postcode Innovation Trust is on a mission to support charities and social enterprises to deliver impactful, innovative and engaging initiatives across Great Britain. They have kindly supported our leadership programme, Ambitions, since 2020.

Scottish Government
The Scottish Government highlights social enterprise, alongside other alternative models, as an area for opportunity in National Strategy for Economic Transformation. We work closely with the Scottish Government to deliver Funds and Support programmes for social enterprises and not for profit organisations across Scotland.
Social Enterprise Scotland
Social Enterprise Scotland is a membership-led organisation and representative body for social enterprises in Scotland. They run the #BuySocialScotland campaign, which encourages everyone to buy gifts with purpose.

South of Scotland Enterprise
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is the one-stop shop for businesses and enterprising communities throughout Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. We run workshops with SOSE to help social enterprises understand and access social investment.

Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland’s goal is to inform policy, and motivate individuals and businesses to embrace the environmental, economic and social benefits of a circular economy. We partnered with Zero Waste Scotland to deliver the Social Enterprise Net Zero Fund and Circular Economy 360 series.
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