Social Enterprise Academy Scotland

🌟 Learning Lunch: Compassion in Action! 🌟 📅 Thursday, November 21 ⏰ Lunchtime Session from 12:00 -13:30 GMT What does it mean to lead with compassion? Join us for an inspiring session that brings together leadership and compassion to help you: ✅ Strengthen team connections ✅ Feel more confident in leadership roles ✅ Boost workplace skills and psychological wellbeing Through inspiring examples and self-reflection, you'll discover how compassionate leadership can create a ripple effect of positive impact—benefiting you, your team, and your workplace culture. Let’s redefine leadership with compassion and start the ripple together! 🌊 #SocialEnterpriseDay #CompassionInAction #Leadership #Globalchangemakers #WorkplaceCulture https://lnkd.in/ecBSNtc8

🌟 The Surprising Power of Compassion 🌟   Did you know that workplaces that embrace compassion see higher productivity, reduced stress-related health costs, and lower turnover rates? In this blog post, Neil McLean, CEO of Social Enterprise Academy, reveals how compassion is not just a "nice-to-have"—it’s a game-changer for well-being, resilience, and performance.   From young social entrepreneurs addressing homelessness to leaders building compassionate, high-performing teams, this piece explores how true compassion drives action and positive change. Ready to see the impact compassion can make? Dive in, and consider: What do you care about, and how will you make a difference?   🌍 Mark Your Calendars for Social Enterprise Day – 21st November .... and stay tuned for some exciting news about our live learning event to celebrate the day! 🌍 #SocialEnterpriseDay #CompassionInAction https://lnkd.in/eguKw9JC

Joan Alexander, our Education Manager for the East of Scotland, was delighted to recently meet Alex Johnson, Head Teacher at Earlston High School! The purpose of any initial meeting with a school is to find out a little bit more about the school and their plans. Exciting conversations took place around how we can support the school and activity in the wider community. We are looking forward to the in person meeting with the associated cluster primary schools soon! Scottish Borders Council

Morgan Academy have opened a fantastic social enterprise café and community space in Dundee. We were delighted to be invited along yesterday to celebrate all they have achieved. The coffee was superb and their bird boxes a must for any garden.  Amy Gallacher did the honours with the ribbon cutting and it was wonderful to see so many people there. Congratulations to everyone involved! Dundee City Council DYW Tay Cities (Developing the Young Workforce)

🌍 Mark Your Calendars for Social Enterprise Day – 21st November 2024🌍 🎉 This year, we’re celebrating with the theme "Compassion in Action"! What does compassion mean to you? 👀 Keep an eye on our social media channels over the next couple of weeks for more ways you can get involved! #SocialEnterpriseDay #CompassionInAction

📢 Join Our Team! We're recruiting for a Finance Officer! We are looking for a customer-focused, friendly, helpful and well-organised finance professional to support us in delivering the smooth delivery of the Academy’s finance function. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel you have the right mindset, attitude and approach to make a great contribution in this role, we would welcome an application from you! Find out more/apply: https://lnkd.in/eFU79h46

🚀 Give Young People a #StrongerStart! Grants of up to £1,500 for local projects that improve young people’s access to food, healthy activities, and outdoor play. Are you part of a school, charity, or community project in #Scotland? The Tesco Stronger Starts scheme is here to help you make a difference! 🌟 Apply Now to give kids a stronger start in life: bit.ly/TescograntScot Whether you're upgrading a school playground, starting a community garden, or supporting a healthy eating initiative, Stronger Starts wants to help! Priority is given to projects that provide food and support to children & young people. ⁉ Need help? Contact our Community Enablers - contact info in the link or message us on LinkedIn. #StrongerStarts #CommunityProjects #YouthSupport #TescoGrants

#Ad Proud to present our 'World of Opportunity' supplement with Social Enterprise Academy Scotland. This special edition showcases innovative social enterprises run by pupils, addressing issues like poverty and climate change. It's a testament to youth-led social entrepreneurship and its community impact. Download your free copy: https://lnkd.in/eefpNc8P #WorldOfOpportunity #SocialEnterprise #YouthEmpowerment

Are you passionate about tackling the climate emergency? 🌍 We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub to deliver our 'Making Change Happen!' climate leadership programme. 👀 Read more about it and register here: https://lnkd.in/eFGCrXjE You can also find out more in the post below from the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub 👇

📢 Calling enterprising primary and secondary schools in Highland Council, Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar and Argyll and Bute Council! Social Enterprise Academy and Historic Environment Scotland have created an exciting opportunity for you to pitch an enterprise idea and win retail space for your product in Urquhart Castle’s Visitor Centre from August 2025! Register your interest and one of our team of social entrepreneurs will visit your school and deliver an interactive workshop to inspire ideas. We will also provide you with ongoing support and resources to help young people develop their product and pitch. Gaelic named or themed products are encouraged! This is a great opportunity to: 📈 Take part in our Social Enterprise Schools programme and maximise profit and social impact. 🗣️ Introduce young people to new business terms, ways of working, and skills which will be useful for them in future education and employment. 🤝 Engage with a national organisation and get your products stocked at a popular tourist destination. 🖊️ Register your interest by emailing rachelfarmer@socialenterprise.academy