WiSE Collective Research Launch

In March 2026, the Women in Social Enterprise Collective launched its report ‘Women and Social Enterprise: Perspectives on Feminine Leadership in Alternative Economic Business Models’ at Glasgow Women’s Library. The event brought together practitioners, researchers and sector leaders to explore how women-led social enterprises are prioritising wellbeing at the centre of their work and reshaping Read more…

Social value from renewables in the Highlands and Islands

As more renewable energy projects are built, it’s important to make sure local communities are properly supported. The report ‘Social value from renewables in the Highlands and Islands’ by Equitable Energy Research looks at how communities in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland have gained from these renewables projects.   Support can come in different Read more…

Argyll & Bute Local Services Initiative (ABLSI) Report 2013

The Argyll & Bute Local Services Initiative (ABLSI) report, which was published in June 2013, highlights key lessons learned from the collaboration between the public sector and social enterprises in Argyll & Bute. The report greatly resonates with the challenges affecting rural communities across Scotland and the critical factors and recommendations have significance for service Read more…

Open The Door –Migration Policy Scotland’s Report on Migrants Facing Poverty

Migration Policy Scotland, worked along with GREC, CRRR, and TBL to conduct a study about the financial challenges among the migrant population around Scotland. The “Open the Door” a report which was published on 09th October 2024, begins by noting that migrants make up a significant and growing part of Scotland’s population. Between 2004 and 2022, Read more…

Feedback from Rural SEN Discussions – Tackling Depopulation in Rural Communities

Our most recent RuralSEN, held on 17th September 2024, focused on the critical topic of Tackling Depopulation in Rural Communities, bringing together 62 representatives from organisations across Scotland, including the Scottish Government. The event centred on discussions about current actions to address depopulation and future plans of organisations working in rural areas. This report captures Read more…