International Social Enterprise Observatory

The International Social Enterprise Observatory was created to support global social entrepreneurs, who wish to grow their business and social impact, to come to Scotland to do exactly that. It is a constant pleasure working with Dorcas Apoore and the team at ASIGE to help them grow their social enterprise base in Scotland, for the ultimate benefit of supporting employment for women in rural communities in Ghana. If you are a social enterprise looking for your next location to expand into then look no further than Scotland. Here we have a robust social enterprise ecosystem with strong policy focus, funding, extensive networks and support from 8 experienced partners with extensive cross-sector experience covering every skill set needed to establish a social enterprise in Scotland. Want to know more? https://lnkd.in/eMQXMk_E Want to talk about how you can access our support for free? https://iseo.scot/contact/ Steven Cullum Darah Zahran Marion Anderson Scottish Development International The Challenges Group Social Enterprise Academy International SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C.

Remember the inspiring video about the Gender in Emergencies Group we shared last week? 🎥 We're excited to present the full case study detailing their remarkable journey! Discover how ISEO, The Challenges Group, and Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP collaborated to help this pioneering feminist social enterprise make a global impact. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/dSHqkGD6

Learn how ISEO's unique Team Scotland approach helped the Gender in Emergencies Group in this new video with CEO and founder Isadora Quay. Featuring The Challenges Group's hands-on mentoring with The Ventures Lab and Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP's legal expertise, our support is helping GiE to foster innovation in the humanitarian sector. Watch the video now!

🌍 Exploring Shared Services in Donegal: A Social Enterprise Study Visit 🚀 Recently, the we co-ordinated a delegation of Scottish social enterprise leaders to Donegal, Republic of Ireland, to explore their innovative shared services model. Their journey was both inspiring and educational, offering valuable insights into community-driven initiatives. Key highlights: 📊 Presentation by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) on regional support 🏥 Visit to No Barriers Foundation, an inclusive health facility 🏛️ Tour of Lifford Old Courthouse, a historic site repurposed as a social enterprise 🏄♂️ Introduction to Liquid Therapy, making surfing accessible to all They also learned about a fascinating Shared Services Pilot where three social enterprises collaborated to employ a shared bookkeeper, freeing up CEOs to focus on other business areas. The findings of this trip were very informative, and Social Enterprise Scotland's Deputy CEO Kim Wallace reflects on the trip in this new guest blog on the ISEO website. https://lnkd.in/eXFEEFyZ Have you experienced a shared services model? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

🌐 Navigating the Challenges of International Social Entrepreneurship 🧭 Expanding a social enterprise globally comes with unique hurdles. At ISEO, we're dedicated to helping you overcome them: 🔹 Cross-border payments 🔹 Multi-country tax liabilities 🔹 Legal and cultural contexts 🔹 Impact measurement Our recent webinar with Isadora Quay of the Gender in Emergencies Group highlighted these challenges and how our support makes a difference. As Isadora noted, "Brexit has made international trade more difficult, particularly when it comes to receiving payments from the 50+ countries GiE Group works with." At ISEO, we leverage our extensive network and partnerships to provide expert guidance on these complex issues. Read our latest blog to learn more about how we're supporting social entrepreneurs in their global journey: https://lnkd.in/eECZPtyp Ready to take your social enterprise international? Learn more about how we can help you at www.iseo.scot

The Climate Change Legal Initiative (C2LI) is at the forefront of legal expertise for climate action, thanks to the comprehensive support from ISEO. Facing challenges such as business operations, legal structure, and international market navigation, C2LI found a strong ally in ISEO. The partnership’s success is evident in C2LI’s growth and its ability to provide strategic intelligence from court cases in over 50 countries. Learn how our support has been a cornerstone in C2LI’s mission to drive global climate justice. https://lnkd.in/dhdCpH6J

🤝 Join us tomorrow for our webinar on The Challenges Group's new ground-breaking initiative, The Ventures Lab . Discover how 0% loans and comprehensive support are revolutionising the way early-stage social enterprises are resourced in Scotland. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eW5NbK33

🌍 Attention changemakers! Are you looking to launch or grow your social enterprise in Scotland? Join us on 16th April for an exclusive webinar with The Ventures Lab, powered by The Challenges Group Discover how their unique combination of 0% loans and comprehensive back-office support can help bring your vision to life. 🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and successful founders. Register now! https://lnkd.in/exZ7Y_sq

The International Social Enterprise Observatory looks to foster global collaboration around the #socialenterprise business model. We were delighted to join Ella Camille and Stephen Hamill at today's #JobsAustralia workshop to share a Scottish perspective on the role that social enterprise can play within the employment services marketplace.