We work across Scotland and sometimes beyond
Case Studies
We work with community groups, large social enterprises charities and informal gatherings of community activists. We will often work in difficult circumstances where other consultancy companies won’t go.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our clients. View a selection of the people we have worked with, the difference we have made and what they thought of us.
MULTI-YEAR PROJECTS
Beechbrae SCIO
West Lothian | 2015 - 2024
Community Enterprise has been working with Beechbrae SCIO since 2015 on a variety of projects.
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Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN)
Nesting | 2018 - 2024
Community Enterprise has been working with the Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN) since 2018 on a number of projects.
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Creative Natives
Edinburgh | 2014 - 2024
A collaboration with Bold Studio and Cyrenians 2014 till 2024
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Glentrool and Bargrennan Community Trust
Glentrool | 2022 - 2024
Community Enterprise has been working with You Can Cook since 2020
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Kingdom Off Road
Fife | 2013 - 2024
Community Enterprise has been working with Kingdom Off Road since 2013, supporting them through different stages of their organisational development
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West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust
West Lothian | 2014 - 2024
Community Enterprise has been working with the trust since 2014.
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You Can Cook
Peebles | 2020 - 2024
Accelerate & National Lottery
Community Enterprise has been working with You Can Cook since 2020
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3D Drumchapel
Yoker | 2018 - 2023
Community Enterprise has been working with 3D Drumchapel since 2018 to help them develop their service provision.
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The Fraser Centre
Tranent | 2013 - 2022
Community Enterprise has been working with the Fraser Centre since 2013.
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Auchinleck Community Development Initiative (ACDI)
Auchinleck | 2013 - 2021
Community Enterprise has been working with ACDI since 2013 on a variety of projects.
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Braid Health and Wellbeing Hub Income Generation Support
Auchtertool | 2024
Commission
Options appraisal
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Grassmarket Community Project Digital Support
Edinburgh | 2024
Commission
Digital Support
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Kilmaronock and Gartocharn Local Place Plan
Kilmaronock | 2024
Commission
Local Place Plan
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LIFT at Muirhouse Millennium Centre Business Plan
Edinburgh | 2024
Robertson Trust
Development of Business Plan for LIFT at Muirhouse Millennium Centre
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Aberdalgie Green Shoots Garden Options Appraisal
Aberdalgie | 2023
Accelerate
Recruitment options appraisal.
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Alva Development Trust Digital Support
Alva | 2023
Accelerate
Funding strategy and digital marketing audit.
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Anstruther Improvements Association Strategic Review
Anstruther | 2023
Accelerate
Anstruther Improvements Association work together to agree their future direction.
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Auchertool Pub Feasibility Study and Business Plan
Auchtertool | 2023
Commission
Support to develop a Feasibility Study and Business Plan for a Stage 2 application for the Scottish Land Fund.
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Bigton Kirk Asset Transfer Support
Shetland | 2023
Accelerate
Development of a new plan for the recently closed Church of Scotland Kirk in the village of Bigton.
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Covid-19 Impact Research
East Ayrshire | 2023
Commission
Managed and overseeing community led research into the impact of Covid.
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Cree Valley Area Development Trust Sustainable Planning
Newton Stewart | 2023
Accelerate
The Cree Valley Development Trust have ambitions to grow for the future.
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Dornie Community Shop Business Plan
Dornie | 2023
Feasibility study, business plan and fundraising support for Dornie's new Community Trust to reopen the village shop.
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Fir Park Corner FC Asset Transfer
Motherwell | 2023
Accelerate
Support to this amateur football club looking to take on its own premises.
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Forgan Arts Centre Asset Transfer
Fife | 2023
Commission
Long term and varied support to the creative enterprise in Fife.
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Heritage Trust Network Business Planning Training
National | 2023
Commission
Provision of online Business Planning Training to the Heritage Trust Network across the UK.
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Huntly Arms Hotel Asset Transfer Plan
Aboyne | 2023
Commission
Research and technical support to investigate the feasibility of the community taking on the Huntly Arms.
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Kilmacolm Eco Space Community Consultation
Kilmacolm | 2023
Commission
Local people come together to develop an Eco Space in Kilmacolm.
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Kincardine and Mearns Development Partnership Strategic Review
Stonehaven | 2023
Accelerate
Support to the Board and staff to determine a sustainable future.
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Men Matter Scotland Sustainability Planning
Drumchapel, Glasgow | 2023
Accelerate
A new organisation seeking financial sustainability beyond initial core grant funding.
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Northern Meeting Park Sustainability Support
Inverness | 2023
Commission
Working with a Conservation Architect to find a new sustainable vision for a much loved asset.
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Nourish Support Centre Organisational Review
Kirkcaldy | 2023
Commission
An organisational review, celebrating the past and planning for the future.
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Papa Stour Kirk Business Plan and Fundraising Strategy
Shetland | 2023
Accelerate
Accelerate support with project development, business planning and fundraising.
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Ravenscraig Community Strategic Plan
Ravenscraig | 2023
Commission
Strategic plan for community involvement in regenerating green space on the Ravenscraig site.
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Region Wide Strategic Plan
East Ayrshire | 2023
Commission
A community led plan across nine community council areas to strategically invest substantial wind farm income.
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School for Social Entrepreneurs Business Support
Edinburgh | 2023
Commission
Supply of interactive training session to the School for Social Entrepreneurs.
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Scottish Fire & Rescue Family Support Trust Digital Support
Hamilton | 2023
Accelerate
Finding software that meets an organisations needs.
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South West Edible Estates Feasibility Study
Edinburgh | 2023
Commission
Feasibility Study for a new community asset.
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Strathmore Community Hub Mentorship and Strategic Planning Support
Blairgowrie | 2023
Commission
Supporting the organisation as it opens the doors to its brand new Community Hub.
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The Friends of the Pipe Factory Heritage Asset Re-development
Glasgow | 2023
A Strategy for the unique Pipe Factory in Glasgow's Calton.
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The Miracle Foundation Impact Assessment
Motherwell | 2023
Commission
Supporting a bereavement charity to understand and communicate the difference they make.
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The Scottish Fair Trade Forum Legal Structure Options Appraisal
Glasgow | 2023
Commission
Working with the organisation to assess the pros and cons of a trading subsidiary and different legal options.
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Uig Church of Scotland Hope and Wellbeing Hub Sustainability Planning
Isle of Lewis | 2023
Accelerate
Support with sustainability planning.
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Ullapool Otters Business Plan Support
Ullapool | 2023
Accelerate
Support to establish a community owned childcare facility.
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Vics in the Community Funding Support
Ayr | 2023
Commission
Worked with the group to take the data they had and turn it into a document to unlock funding.
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VOCAL Feasibility Study
Edinburgh | 2023
Just Enterprise
Feasibility Study for a Carers Centre developing short break accommodation
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West Lothian Wellbeing Options Appraisal
West Lothian | 2023
Commission
Options appraisal on collaboration models and legal structure.
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Wild Arts organisational Review and Action Plan
Aberdeenshire | 2023
Accelerate
Organisational review and development of a funding strategy and action plan
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Arbroath Courthouse Trust Digital Marketing Support
Arbroath | 2022
Accelerate
Digital marketing support for a community project creating a sustainable, inclusive community hub.
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Blackwood Estate Woodland Project Feasibility Study
Blackwood | 2022
Commission
Feasibility Study for community ownership of Loch Wood.
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BRAG marketing strategy
Lochgelly | 2022
Accelerate
A marketing strategy for a new community hub
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Cambusbarron Community Action Plan
Cambusbarron | 2022
Commission
Community driven strategic action plan for Cambusbarron near Stirling.
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Cambusbarron Village Nursery Sustainability Planning
Cambusbarron | 2022
Accelerate
Exploring new service ideas: Market research and consultation.
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Carers of West Lothian Social Impact Evaluation
Livingston | 2022
Commission
An impact and needs assessment to mark the 30th Anniversary.
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Charlie’s Old Codgers Digital and Marketing Support
South Lanarkshire | 2022
Accelerate
Charlie’s Old Codgers Animal Foundation is an animal charity based in South Lanarkshire and providing services across Scotland.
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Dailly Community Action Plan
Dailly | 2022
Commission
Community Action Plan to identify needs and priorities for investment in Dailly, South Ayrshire.
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Dunbeath and District Centre Fundraising and Sustainability Planning Support
Dunbeath | 2022
Accelerate
Capital fundraising and sustainability planning for Dunbeath and District Centre.
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Dundee Carers Centre Feasibility Study and Business Plan
Dundee | 2022
Commission
Feasibility and business planning for an innovative new support tool
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Dunoon Community Shed Business Plan
Dunoon | 2022
Accelerate
The first Community Shed to apply to the Scottish Land Fund.
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FEAT Heritage Asset Business Plan
Leven | 2022
Heritage Lottery
Developing an historic building for social enterprise
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Fresh Start Training and Mentorship
Edinburgh | 2022
Commission
Supporting the development of local Community Researchers within North Edinburgh.
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Front Lounge Limited Business Support
Dundee | 2022
Accelerate
Transitioning from funding to contracting
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Glasgow Buildings Preservation Trust Organisational Review
Glasgow | 2022
Commission
In depth review of the whole organisation.
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Go Vegan Govan Options Appraisal
Govan, Glasgow | 2022
Accelerate
Through the Accelerate programme, we helped Go Vegan Govan think through options for a new social enterprise
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Grassroots Clothing Digital Support
Edinburgh | 2022
Accelerate
Practical support on digital activity.
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Helensburgh Community Hall Asset Transfer
Helensburgh | 2022
Commission
Support on asset transfer of a community hall delivering vital local services.
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Inclusive Homework Club Funding Support
Glasgow | 2022
Commission
Inclusive Homework Club were supported through the process of applying for multi year funding.
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Iona Village Hall Asset Transfer
Iona | 2022
Accelerate
Research, planning and funding strategy for the asset transfer and development of Iona Village Hall.
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Kairos Women+ Business Plan
Paisley | 2022
Accelerate
Kairos Women+ is a community-led women’s organisation in Renfrewshire.
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Kilmaronock Old Kirk Operational Support
Alexandria | 2022
Accelerate
Helping trustees prepare to reopen the Old Kirk as a community venue.
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Lucky Ewe Growth Plan
Cupar | 2022
Accelerate
Lucky Ewe is a charity operating out of a smallholding in Fife.
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Midsteeple Quarter Digital Support
Dumfries | 2022
Accelerate
Introducing an online booking system.
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Murieston Tennis and Sports Club Funding Strategy and Branding Support
Livingston | 2022
Accelerate
Funding strategy and branding for a new community sports facility.
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No-one Dies Alone Ayrshire Organisational Review and Funding Strategy
Newmilns | 2022
Commission
Mini organisational review and funding strategy.
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North Edinburgh Arts Feasibility Study
Edinburgh | 2022
Commission
Feasibility study into asset transfer of North Edinburgh Arts plus more land.
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Pillar Kincardine Marketing Support
Kincardine | 2022
Accelerate
Supporting them to strengthen their position in a changing landscape.
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Portgordon Community Trust Governance Support
Portgordon | 2022
Accelerate
Support for Portgordon Community Trust to develop documents and procedures for new projects.
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Radio Buena Vida Funding Support and Strategic Planning
Glasgow | 2022
Accelerate
Funding support and strategic planning with early stage social enterprise.
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Safe Harbour Funding and Sustainability Support
Greenock | 2022
Commission
Support to scope out and design a new future through a franchise model.
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Tarbrax Village Hall Community Consultation
Tarbrax | 2022
Accelerate
A community consultation to help the board better understand and prioritise potential changes needed to the Hall.
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The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers Strategic Plan
Broxburn | 2022
Commission
Help to define their purpose and outcomes.
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The Old Drill Hall Business Plan and Marketing Strategy
Ullapool | 2022
Accelerate
The creation of a heritage centre for the Coigach Peninsula.
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The Old Mill Strategic Plan
Killin | 2022
Commission
The Old Mill - a flagship project for Killin & Ardeonaig Community Development Trust Ltd.
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Unity Consulting Marketing and Communications Support
West Lothian | 2022
Accelerate
Formalising an approach to digital communications.
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Annan Harbour Asset Plan
Annan | 2021
Commission
Research to identify the scale and nature of need for renovating a warehouse at the harbour and developing the Minister's Merse
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Beveridge Park Bowling Club Funding Support
Kirkcaldy | 2021
Accelerate
Support with funding bid to secure final match funding for community re-fit of the facility.
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Broomhouse Centre Community Consultation and Options Appraisal
Broomhouse | 2021
Accelerate
Community Consultation, options appraisal and business plan to support asset development of the Broomhouse Centre.
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Broxburn Community Consultation
Broxburn | 2021
Commission
In depth community planning for Uphall and Broxburn.
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Community Led Asset Development Research
Scotland | 2021
William Grant Foundation
Research which aimed to explore innovative solutions to the development of a local assets.
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Dollar Community Development Trust Business Plan Support
Dollar | 2021
Accelerate
Supporting DCDT trustees and staff to develop a business plan for the Dollar Hive.
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Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative Research
Edinburgh | 2021
Commission
Research to identify growth potential of photo voltaic panels in North Edinburgh.
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Gowrie Care Strategic Planning
Dundee | 2021
Commission
Plan to develop, improve and fund the additional social work with tenants with support needs.
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National Social Prescribing Research
National | 2021
Detailed research and business planning into the roll out of social prescribing across Scotland and the North of Ireland.
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ReMake Scotland Training and Mentorship
Crieff | 2021
Accelerate
Remake Scotland is a creative recycle, re-use and education charity based Crieff. We delivered a series of workshops with the senior management team.
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Simply Play Marketing Strategy and Brand Development
Broxburn | 2021
Commission
The Development Team and Bold worked together to produce a new brand and a bespoke marketing strategy.
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The Manda Centre Strategic Plan for Future Sustainability
Hamilton | 2021
National Lottery
Development of a strategic plan
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Twist and Hit Cheerleaders Business Plan and Marketing Support
Paisley | 2021
Accelerate
Business development and social media strategy.
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Acharacle Community Centre Market Research and Business Plan Support
Acharacle | 2020
Commission
Market research, consultation and business planning to plan for the asset transfer of the community centre to the community.
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Arbroath Courthouse Trust Asset Transfer Support
Arbroath | 2020
Commission
Support with the asset transfer of Arbroath Courthouse to the local community.
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Carbost Community Shop Asset Transfer
Carbost | 2020
Commission
Community Purchase of local shop.
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Carers Trust Scotland Evaluation
Scotland | 2020
Commission
Evaluation of the Making Sense of SDS programme.
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Carloway Community Association Asset Transfer
Carloway | 2020
Commission
Asset transfer of the Carloway School and community centre to this crofting community.
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Carradale Community Shop Business Support
Carradale | 2020
Commission
Community ownership of the local shop.
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Citizens Advice Scotland Tender Support
National | 2020
Commission
Supporting CAS to support submission of a major tender.
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Creative Crieff Community Consultation
Crieff | 2020
Commission
Community consultation for new arts hub.
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Dumfries YMCA Asset Transfer
Dumfries | 2020
Commission
Support with Community Asset Transfer.
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Forres Area Community Trust Business Plan
Forres | 2020
Commission
Support to complete the business plan for the acquisition of the Forres Town Hall.
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Garnethill Multicultural Centre Asset Transfer
Glasgow | 2020
Commission
Community consultation, feasibility study and business plan for purchase of a vibrant community venue in central Glasgow.
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Heritage Trust Network Training Support
Inverness | 2020
Commission
Business Planning Training to heritage groups.
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Kings Arms Asset Transfer
Ballantrae | 2020
Commission
Assessment of the existing hotel business to take it into community ownership.
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Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust Community Consultation
Lochwinnoch | 2020
Commission
Community consultation to test local support for a community owned water abstraction site.
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Millport Town Hall Marketing and Funding Support
Millport | 2020
Crowdfunding and marketing strategy to generate local income.
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Murieston and Bankton Community Action Plan
Livingston | 2020
Commission
A 5 year strategic action plan for Murieston and Bankton.
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Passion 4 Fusion Business Plan and Fundraising Strategy
Livingston | 2020
Accelerate
Business planning and fundraising to support the core costs of the charity.
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Rosyth Community Project Feasibility Study and Business Plan
Rosyth | 2020
Commission
Feasibility study and business plan into the asset transfer of the Clydesdale bank to the community.
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Trossachs Community Trust Business Plan
Trossachs | 2020
Accelerate
Strengthening a business plan for community take over of the old primary school.
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Yipworld Evaluation
Cumnock | 2020
Commission
Evaluation into the impact of the Social Economy Growth Fund 'Strong Connections' project.
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Impact Funding Partner Training
National | 2019
Commission
Community Enterprise delivers a suite of training to the grant recipients of Impact Funding Partners.
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Inverkeithing Town Hall Governance Options Appraisal
Inverkeithing | 2019
Accelerate
Governance options appraisal for the community control of the Inverkeithing Town House.
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Kirrie Connections Funding Strategy
Kirriemuir | 2019
Commission
Funding and bid writing for a community based dementia friendly project.
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Wester Loch Ewe Asset Transfer
Inverasdal | 2019
Accelerate
Research into the viability of the asset transfer of the old Highland school to the community.
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Big Lottery Asset Ownership Research
Scotland | 2016
Big Lottery
This researched undertaken in partnership with Scottish Community Development Centre aimed to test whether community ownership of assets is a successful model.
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