News Blog Careers Community Subscribe Search Home Invest Partner Influence Resources About Contact Business support in Scotland We provide business support to charities and social enterprises in Scotland In this section Enterprise Development Programme Reach Fund Business support in Scotland We've partnered with the National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland to provide business support to empower the people that support their communities through the provision of their grant-funded services. Whether you're in the process of applying for a grant or have already received one, we may be able to link you up with an independent business advisor who can enable you to make great things happen through one to one and group support and mentoring. Type of support provided includes: Business planning Financial management Good governance Policy development Controls & best practice Trading & income generation Find out how Belville Community Garden Trust received a business health check from us to make sure their exciting plans for growth were sustainable. "The support we've received from SIB has been invaluable to me personally as Head of Service and to the Board of Directors. I wasn’t aware that Big Lottery Fund provided such a support to organisations but I’m so glad you did. I really appreciate it.” Useful Links Building a Sustainable Social Enterprise Sector in Scotland: Action Plan 2016 - 2026 - the Scottish Government's plan to stimulate social enterprise, build stronger organisations and realise market opportunity. Social Enterprise Eco-system in Scotland - This map is part of Scotland’s 10 year Social Enterprise Action Plan 2016-2026. SCIOs: A Guide - guidance on Scottish charitable incorporated organisations for charities. Social Enterprise FAQs - for organisations based in Scotland. Good Governance - OSCR's information page for Scottish charity trustees. Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) - the membership organisation for Scotland’s charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Scottish Government's Policy on Supporting Business Social Enterprise Scotland - gateway to Scotland's social enterprise community. Membership body for organisations in Scotland. Guidance and Good Practice for Charity Trustees - guidance to reflect the practical experience of many Scottish charities. Find out more If you are interested in support, please get in touch directly with your funding officer or contact us. Subscribe Subscribe to our email newsletter to keep updated Subscribe now Find us online LinkedIn Twitter Facebook You Tube Contact us +44 (0) 20 3096 7900 enquiries@sibgroup.org.uk More contact info Useful links Funds Impact Subscribe News Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter to receive all the latest news and information. Subscribe Log in Data Privacy Policy Accessibility Site map Website by White Fuse The Social Investment Business is the trading name for the Social Investment Business Foundation, Registered Company No. 05777484 (England), Registered Charity No. 1117185 (England & Wales), The Social Investment Business Limited, Registered in England No. 06490609, VAT No. 927456693, Futurebuilders-England Limited, Registered in England No. 05066676 and Forward Enterprise FM Ltd, Registered in England No.11238102. Registered Office: CAN Mezzanine, Borough, 7-14 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YR. We use cookies to improve your experience using this website. Learn more