Learn from Experience:
Real Stories of Social Enterprise Growth

See how we have supported social enterprises on their journey
to expand globally or set up operations in Scotland. Our case studies showcase the diverse organisations we’ve worked with, highlighting the customised support and services we provide to help them achieve international growth and social impact.

Learn about the problems they faced, the solutions we put in place and the outcomes delivered. Their stories can inform your own internationalisation plans.

If you’re exploring or are already active in new markets, you can learn from these purpose-driven organisations. Discover how our solutions helped these social enterprises to grow beyond their borders.

Pianodrome – A living sculpture & performance space made entirely from upcycled pianos

The decade-long journey of two Scottish creative founders, from a local arts experiment to a global social enterprise and international arts movement.
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Giraffe Healthcare – Providing an online physiotherapy platform to expand global access

Giraffe Healthcare is a Glasgow-based social enterprise founded in 2018 that has developed an online video platform offering physiotherapy exercises and rehabilitation content to patients worldwide.
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GIY Ireland – How we supported their international expansion into the UK market

GIY is an award-winning social enterprise founded in Ireland in 2008 with the vision of creating a sustainable food system that nourishes both people and the planet. GIY supports over 1 million people annually to grow their own nutritious food and aims to reach 100 million people globally by 2030.
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Ready to grow your social enterprise?

Whether you’re a Scottish social enterprise looking to expand internationally, or an international enterprise looking to locate in Scotland, we can help. We also offer study visits for those that want to learn more about Scotland’s rich social enterprise ecosystem.

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We support the growth of Scottish social enterprises internationally and enable inward expansion into Scotland’s social enterprise sector.

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