New Lockdown Grants
Following the new lockdown measures announced on Monday, social enterprises in Scotland operating in the retail, leisure or hospitality sectors will have access to new lockdown grants – to help…
No One Left Behind – grants for new jobs
The No One Left Behind Edinburgh’s Employer Recruitment Incentive (EERI) helps people of all ageswith the greatest barriers to employment get jobs and stay in jobs. It is funded by …
ESE approved as Kickstart Gateway Organisation
The new government Kickstart programme is designed to offer young people on universal credit a Job placement for six months to help them gain work experience and training. All employers …
New Lockdown Grants
Following the new lockdown measures announced on Monday, social enterprises in Scotland operating in the retail, leisure or hospitality sectors will have access to new lockdown grants – to help …
New Year, new lockdown – guidance and advice
As we enter 2021 so we’ve also entered another lockdown in Scotland. This is affecting all “non essential” businesses and hospitality in particular however on this occasion a number of …
Kickstart programme, member contacts and Christmas promotions
Member contact We have been doing our best at ESE to make personal contact with members via telephone calls and its helped us create a better understanding of the challenges …
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Broomhouse CEO recognised as Leading Light
The winners of the Scottish Charity Awards 2020 have been revealed and Bridie Ashrowan, of The Broomhouse Centre/Space, was recognised as Leading Light. Bridie headed up the build and opening …
Support and advice for staff and re-opening
Latest update from CEO, Claire Pattullo Tues 14th July 2020 As we move to phase three of the Scottish Government’s route map, more members are planning to re-open. There are a number of …
Latest advice on re-opening businesses from CEC
As we gradually move through the Scottish Government’s Route Map out of lockdown, it is essential that businesses are in a position to re-open in a safe and responsible manner. …
Social Enterprise Reset Impact Report
SE Reset week was a storming success! Over 800 people took part in the discussions throughout the week and many have continued those discussions. See the report here – it outlines …
Charities now eligible for Small Business Grant Scheme
Scottish Government – extra support for charities Small premises now eligible for £10,000 grants. Properties occupied by charities can now apply for the £10,000 Small Business Grant Scheme to help …
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The Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund is open again
The Wellbeing Fund aims to support organisations across the third sector that are providing important services to people who are most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This forms part of a £350 million package from the Scottish Government. …
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