Social Enterprises work to address real concerns impacting communities, making a difference while staying financially strong. In this way, they ensure communities can thrive through innovation, inclusivity and long-term success.
What does that mean?
Social enterprise blends business with purpose, enabling Aberdeenshire organisations to generate income while delivering social or environmental impact.
Unlike traditional charities, profits are reinvested to drive sustainable change and reduce grant dependency. With strong governance, clear planning, and creative funding, social enterprises can grow, adapt, and meet evolving community needs.
Social enterprises boost employment, enhance services, and build resilience. Whether launching ethical ventures or expanding community programmes, it offers a powerful, sustainable model for making a lasting difference.
Looking to establish a social enterprise in Aberdeenshire but not sure where to start? Or already operating and looking to connect with others and move to the next phase? Join our network now.
Social Enterprise Scotland
Social Enterprise Scotland is an independent, membership-led organisation that acts as the voice for social enterprises in Scotland.
They host a range of resources that may be useful to you including the results of the most recent Social Enterprise in Scotland census, and the Social Enterprise Code of Practice.
You can find out more by clicking on the button below.
Aberdeenshire social enterprise network
Our Aberdeenshire Social Enterprise Network is available to people who are associated with social enterprises.
Sign up to join our Social Enterprise Network on our TSI Connect webpage by clicking on the button below.
Access our specialists by sending us a support request
enabling communities to thrive / ensuring communities are heard
Empowering Communities to lead / Maximising our impact
