Social Enterprise Network Scotland (SENScot) acts as the umbrella body for social enterprise networks in Scotland. As a membership led organisation, SENScot represents, promotes and champions the work of front-line social enterprises, with a commitment to reflect the views and aspirations of its members. SENScot seeks to: Provide Leadership within the Sector; Influence Policy and Represent the Sector and Support the Development of the Sector – at all times championing the work of front-line social enterprises, with a commitment to reflect the views and needs of our members at the national level.
SENScot has a membership of over 1500 local social enterprises – which includes membership drawn from 22 place based social enterprise networks (SENs) across urban and rural Scotland and 7 national thematic SENs – one of which is an Employability SEN.
SENScot has for many years sought to support more quality employment opportunities through social enterprises for disabled people and others who experience barriers to work. Our membership includes Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) and Supported Businesses – both specifically creating employment for people furthest from the labour market. We also have a wealth of knowledge around commissioning and procurement and specific expertise in PSP support and development.