Scotland – A world leader in international social enterprise

Scotland is a global leader in international social enterprise. Organisations like the Homeless World Cup, International Network of Street Papers, and Social Enterprise World Forum demonstrate our success making worldwide impact from headquarters in Scotland.

Now a new report provides in-depth insight into what makes Scotland an exemplary ecosystem supporting international growth of purpose-driven organisations. It highlights our progressive policies centred on wellbeing and equality that closely align with social enterprise values. The report also showcases the practical support available to international enterprises locating in Scotland, from business incubation to legal advice to funding access. Pages of case studies profile renowned Scottish social mission-driven organisations across sectors that have grown global networks and influence.

Download the report now to discover tangible proof of why Scotland offers an ideal location for international social enterprises. Understand how our supportive government strategies, robust practitioner networks, and real-life success stories confirm Scotland’s reputation as a pioneering hub of global social innovation.

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More Case Studies

The Gender in Emergencies Group – Delivering Gender Training Across the World

Climate Change Legal Initiative – Leveraging Legal Expertise for a Sustainable Future

C2LI is a social enterprise committed to growing legal knowledge and strengthening expertise in the law to drive just and transformational climate action.

Solariskit and CREATIVenergie – Scottish innovation building local clean energy solutions globally

Learn about how two ambitious cleantech enterprises, CREATIVenergie and Solariskit, overcame barriers to bring their technologies to East Africa with guidance from Challenges Worldwide.

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.

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

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