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Social Enterprise Scotland - Cross Party Group

Created: 29/01/2024
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When: Tuesday 05 March 2024, 6.00-9.00
Where: Scottish Parliament Building, CR1 Burns Room, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
This event is being organised by Social Enterprise Scotland

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This is a meeting of the Cross Party Group (CPG) on social enterprise in the Scottish Parliament. They welcome John Swinney MSP, as the new convener, and Ariane Burgess MSP will be there as vice convener. 

Purpose of the group:

  • To give Scottish social entrepreneurs a strong, united voice and help them influence policy-making
  • To proactively raise awareness and understanding of social enterprise amongst MSPs and the public
  • To help drive forward the growth and success of the social enterprise economy in every community
  • To increase the role of social enterprises in designing and delivering public services
  • To open up private sector business opportunities to social enterprises
  • To tell the inspiring stories about the human and environmental impact of social enterprises

An agenda will be out soon. 

Who should attend? 

All are welcome but in-person numbers are capped at 50. 

Social Enterprise Scotland provides all secretariat support for the CPG. For any questions or suggestions about the CPG, what it's for, the history of the group and anything else please e-mail [email protected]

Please Note: This meeting is taking place in person, CR1 Burns Room in the Scottish Parliament, EH99 1SP. Food, tea, coffee and water will be provided for guests.  

Book your place here. 


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