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
  • Facilitating thematic networks including the North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network
  • Start Up & Governance
  • Governance Reviews to identify any areas requiring support
  • Organisational Development
  • Income Generation
  • Training covering a variety of topics
  • Digital Accountancy

Resources

North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network

The North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network (NLSEN) supports Social Enterprises in North Lanarkshire to grow and develop. This pack provides key information and a membership form. 

Vision 

Connected communities improving lives for a just and equitable society. 

Purpose 

NLSEN was formed following a development programme to address local gaps in support, knowledge, and collaboration among Social Enterprises. Members of this network are based within or operate within North Lanarkshire. Members can range from those considering becoming a social enterprise or adding social enterprise activity to their current activity all the way through to established organisations of all sizes.   

Network Members

Members of the NLSEN will receive the following benefits:

  • Receive information relevant for social enterprises as well as any other sector news.  
  • Meet to hear from speakers and network with each other.  
  • Share information on current needs, challenges and priorities 

If you would like to speak to someone about any of the above services or the North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network, then please contact Tony O’Neill.

Tony O’Neill