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We work with you to turn your great ideas into reality.

Do you have an amazing idea, but need some support to implement it?

Community Enterprise provides development support to social enterprises, charities and voluntary groups to help make ideas a reality.

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WHAT WE DO

CASE STUDIES

100% of profits reinvested

Our profits are proudly put back into the communities we serve.

100% client recommendation

Every client we work with would recommend us to others.

High client satisfaction

In 10 years of evaluations, 93% have scored us between 8 and 9/10.

30+ years' experience

We have been at the forefront of community development and sustainability for over 30 years.

Truly National

We work across Scotland from Shetland to the Borders, Fife to the Islands.

All the skill you need

We retain a team of around 20 consultants, support staff and core associates.

ABOUT US

OUR IMPACT

“Douglas and the team were outstanding, we would not be where we are without them. I felt incredibly supported as a CEO and there was superb support for our steering group on the GCA project, especially in the tricky moments where difficult decisions need to be made. As a result, at this time, we're on track for a new hub and community building to be built on time and on budget, I aim to help it stay that way of course! Thank you to Douglas and the team.”

Broomhouse Centre and Enterprises

OUR IMPACT

“We are a small organisation faced with some daunting challenges and Community Enterprise has been exceptionally supportive and reliable in helping us out as we plan future developments.”

Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden

OUR IMPACT

“Our Consultant was very easy to work with. He took a lot of trouble to understand the issues we were facing and this was reflected in the quality of the final report. Not only did Community Enterprise address the business issue we were struggling with, but the final report also provided additional helpful information and contacts to assist us further with our development. I would definitely recommend Community Enterprise to other organisations.”

C-Change Scotland/dates-n-mates

OUR IMPACT

“A short piece of work with Community Enterprise made a real difference to us - and I'm sure to the community we are working with. CE's input brought out the best in people and helped us map our way forward.”

Fife Historic Buildings Trust

OUR IMPACT

“We found Community Enterprise helpful, knowledgeable and were able to give use useful pointers.”

Pentland Trust

OUR IMPACT

“The group session enabled us to discuss the social enterprise model and gave us the opportunity to consider a wide range of issues on this topic. We received a comprehensive report on the various social enterprise models that we could pursue, which will prove very useful for future planning.”

The School Bank West Lothian

OUR IMPACT

“Victoria from Community Enterprise was professional, courteous and understanding. The whole process was straight forward and resulted in some great feedback and a report which we can utilise for fundraising and promotional purposes, which will help us to achieve our ambitious long term aims.”

Upmo

OUR IMPACT

“Delighted with your work ethics for our organisation to explore possible avenues available to meet our requirements.”

Kinship Care

OUR IMPACT

“These clever, compassionate, friendly folks are the best!”

Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust

OUR IMPACT

“Cambusbarron Community Council are delighted with our new action plan and look forward to seeing the results in our community. Thanks to the team for their efforts on our behalf.”

Cambusbarron Community Council

Support

Development

Our Development team provides a range of support including strategic thinking, market research, business planning, evaluations, organisational reviews, community plans and fundraising.

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Ethical Brand Specialists

Branding, web & marketing

We operate Scotland’s first and most established social enterprise design agency. Now in its eighth year of development its services include powerful branding, beautiful design and print, clever web design and creative marketing strategy

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Innovative Thinking

Special projects

As well as direct support, we try new things. We established a national e-commerce site for social enterprises and are interested in how the digital space can develop the third sector. We operate Creative Natives focused on getting disengaged young people involved in creative projects. We ran a mental health involvement project called Angus Voice for four years which is now an independent charity in its own right.

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The Bigger Picture

Supporting the Sector

We are a strategic part of the sustainable third sector in Scotland. We are founding members of Social Enterprise Scotland, founding subscribers of the Voluntary Code for Social Enterprise and members of the national social enterprise reference group.

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NEWS & UPDATES

We're hiring! Studio Administrator

Community Enterprise is looking for someone who has attention to detail, is great with people, enjoys the effectiveness of good admin, can deal with project management systems comfortably and has a strong work ethic and a sensitivity to the third sector.

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We're hiring! Development Officer (Digital Skills)

Community Enterprise is looking for someone with broad digital knowledge and a curiosity to find out about, and spread the work about, all things digital.

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We're hiring! Development Officer

Community Enterprise is looking for someone to deliver capacity building and development support to a wide range of clients and projects across Scotland

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