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The Social Enterprise Map

History of the Map

The Scottish Government committed to a 10-year social enterprise strategy in 2016 that was accompanied by a significant support infrastructure. Finding the support, funding, networking opportunities and learning was always a challenge if you were new to social enterprise. Community Enterprise and BOLD sought a solution to this problem and designed a map to help people navigate the social enterprise ecosystem in Scotland. Whether you were an individual with an idea or an existing social enterprise looking to grow, you could join the map and find the support you were looking for here.

A New Era for the Map

In April 2025, the Social Enterprise Support Map was relaunched with enhanced functionality and expanded information. The revamped platform is hoped to become the go-to resource for social enterprises, community groups, and third-sector organisations, enabling them to connect with the support they need. It will provide a more comprehensive and user-friendly resource for navigating the support landscape.