Social enterprise
Support

A Social Enterprise is a business trading in the marketplace, selling goods and/or services, but whose primary objective is to achieve social and/or environmental benefit.

The Voluntary Code of Practice for Social Enterprise in Scotland 

VANL supports Social Enterprise organisations in a number of ways including:

  • Financial Management
  • Volunteering support via online system or 1-2-1 basis
  • Employability
  • HR Policies
  • Evaluation
  • Start Up & Governance
  • Governance Reviews to identify any areas requiring support
  • Organisational Development
  • Income Generation
  • Training covering a variety of topics
  • Digital Accountancy

Resources

For more information on VANL’s Social Enterprise support, please contact Michelle Thomson at Michelle.Thomson@VANL.co.uk

North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network

 North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network

The North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network (NLSEN) was successfully relaunched by Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire in August of 2025. The network is now being facilitated by the Chair of the network Ann-Marie McGonigal.  

Please see details of the membership levels, membership questionnaire and the terms of reference below.  

NL Social Enterprise Network – Membership Questionnaire

NL Social Enterprise Network – Terms of Reference Document

Anyone wishing to discuss the network or join the network please contact Ann-Marie McGonigal by email to nlsen.info@gmail.com