An experienced design and technology teacher who has also worked in industry, Paul Parmenter set up the Workshop in Aberfeldy, Perthshire in June 2014 with funding and business support from Firstport.
read moreThe Befriending Agency provides companionship and compassionate support to isolated and elderly clients in the wider Glasgow/ West Dunbartonshire area.
read moreLingo Flamingo provides tailored foreign language workshops delivered by students and refugees to older adults to help the battle against dementia, brain ageing and other forms of mental illnesses.
read moreThe Scottish Design Exchange supports aspiring Scottish artists and designers to sell and promote their work in Edinburgh.
read moreKLAS Care is an affordable childcare service in Renefrewshire. Founded by Lindsey Compston, KLAS care delivers additional social benefits by reinvesting profits in subsidising fees for low-income families, allowing inclusive access to the service; they also provide accredited training to volunteers.
read moreThe Haven in Stonehaven was founded by Julia Morton to provide a wellbeing space for everyone in the Stonehaven community. They focus on supporting and nurturing the community through providing a preventative and inclusive approach to community wellbeing, building support and resilience.
read morePositive Changes (CIC) supports ladies who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system towards fulfilling employment through the making and selling of chocolates.
read moreJangling Space is a social enterprise that uses art and creativity to tackle the issue of loneliness and isolation in the Glasgow region.
read moreWith a background in support work, employability development, and advice service, Glyn Thompson aimed to set up a social enterprise that provides an accessible navigation system for people who are blind/partially sighted.
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