CEIS Group

Building confidence, developing skills, and creating opportunities - that's what CEIS Ayrshire delivers. Through their comprehensive employability services and sector-specific training academies, they're helping people like Karen restart their careers and contribute to Scotland's care sector. See how they can support your journey: https://lnkd.in/ewjFSFA5

Great to see another of DSL Business Finance Ltd's clients in the news! Congratulations to Sip & Bark, who opened their dog-friendly café in Stockbridge earlier this year. They recently secured £75,000 funding from the Investment Fund for Scotland and we're thrilled to see how they've gone from strength to strength in such a short period of time. Learn more about how DSL supported them, and their plans for the future, in this article from Scottish Financial News: https://lnkd.in/eDFjh7_M

What a night! Congratulations to all winners at #SocEntAwards24 last night - you exemplify excellence in Scotland's social enterprise sector. We are very proud to have been nominated amongst such outstanding organisations. Thank you Social Enterprise Scotland for celebrating our sector and its achievements on what was a wonderful night!

This Trustees' Week so we wanted to share our recent case study about The Croft Visitor Centre. We're proud to share how strategic board leadership is transforming support for families affected by imprisonment in Glasgow. The Croft's board faced a crucial challenge: preparing for the transition to the new HMP Glasgow in 2027. Their proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and strategic planning exemplifies excellent governance in action. Read how they brought together 30+ stakeholders to shape their future direction - a great example of trustees driving positive change through inclusive leadership: https://lnkd.in/eSpbEeqp

Are you interested in learning more about #cooperatives? Join Co-operative Development Scotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise on their 2-day learning journey to 4 #coops. As well as hearing directly from the co-ops, our expert advisors from Co-operate Scotland will provide more detail about how co-operative models can create and sustain a successful and values-based business and Co-operative Development Scotland advisors will share information about the support available to new and existing co-ops. Open to those living and working in Highlands and Islands. Find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/4gjIv9q

It's Trustees' Week 2024! As we celebrate the dedication of charity trustees across Scotland, we're excited to share our latest insights on board recruitment and development written by Business Adviser Nina Graham. With over 24,000 charities and 6,000 social enterprises contributing £2.3 billion to Scotland's economy, strong governance has never been more crucial. In our latest blog, we explore three key areas where trustees need support: 🟢Financial governance and compliance 🟢Strategic planning and facilitation 🟢Board recruitment and succession planning Read how we're helping boards strengthen their governance and build for the future: https://lnkd.in/erFS8U8t

Meet Rebecca Phelan, the newest researcher in our Social Value Lab team! As part of the CEIS Group, Social Value Lab helps organisations measure and understand their social impact. In this insightful interview, Rebecca shares her journey from forensic psychology to social impact measurement. Discover how our team is helping charities and businesses demonstrate their value and improve their services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCUYVUpK

ICYMI: At CEIS, our mission is to empower social enterprises to reach their full potential. Our recent work with The Furniture Project (TFP) in Stranraer exemplifies this commitment. Through tailored support, we've helped TFP clarify their strategic direction for the next 3-5 years, improve governance structures, and identify exciting new opportunities for growth. This partnership has not only strengthened TFP's organisational capacity but also positioned them to make an even greater impact in alleviating poverty and promoting sustainability in their community. Learn about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/eKYCNn-c

"ISEO's help was crucial," says Prof. Mia Perry of Sustainable Futures Global. We're proud to have supported SFG's transformation via our International Social Enterprise Observatory programme, enabling them to tackle global sustainability challenges more effectively. Learn how targeted support can turn academic expertise into real-world change: https://lnkd.in/d8BrRKZj

We've been discussing our first General Manager John Pearce quite a bit recently, and we'd like to cap off our series of blogs about him with this final piece. After leaving Strathclyde Community Business (later CEIS), John turned his sights to international social enterprise. Specifically, he was curious about social enterprise in other countries. In this new blog, we look at his fascinating interest in international social enterprise, and how our own aspirations with the International Social Enterprise Observatory tie into his legacy. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eTX_WBSa