Are you a social enterprise operating in Scotland? Here’s an important opportunity to contribute to research that will directly impact the future support available to our sector.
Edinburgh Napier University, with partial funding from Social Enterprise Scotland, is conducting a crucial study exploring the Barriers Faced by Social Enterprises in Scotland. This research aims to understand how social enterprises like yours engage with key standards: the People and Planet First verification standards and the Voluntary Code of Practice for Social Enterprises in Scotland.
Why is your participation important?
This study seeks to uncover:
- The factors that make it easier or more challenging for social enterprises to meet these standards.
- Why some enterprises may find one standard easier to follow than the other.
- The differences in awareness, interpretation, and adoption of these two important frameworks.
- The broader challenges your social enterprise faces in aligning with aspects of the Voluntary Code.
- The wider barriers to growth and long-term sustainability within the Scottish social enterprise landscape.
Your valuable insights will directly contribute to shaping future support strategies for social enterprises across Scotland. By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure that the support available is relevant, effective, and truly addresses the needs of our diverse sector.
How can you get involved?
You have several options to participate, and you can choose more than one:
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Complete a Survey: This online survey should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. Your anonymous responses will provide vital data for the research. Please complete the survey by 2nd May.
Access the survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WNzgmUucIEiGFwTDhsJUxnjVfRihGZtKu-fmxRYyWrZURVlKTjBJTjhaMzFPOFVLVVFBVEU2OFBLQS4u
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Join a Focus Group Discussion: Participate in a facilitated discussion with other social enterprise representatives to share your experiences and perspectives. The following dates are available:
- 14 April – 12:00-2:00 PM
- 15 April – 12:00-2:00 PM
- 23 April – 1:00-3:00 PM
- 25 April – 12:00-2:00 PM
- 28 April – 12:00-2:00 PM
- 2 May – 12:00-2:00 PM
To register your interest and availability, please reply to i.popovic@napier.ac.uk. Three final dates will be confirmed based on participant availability.
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Participate in a One-on-One Interview: Share your experiences in a more personal setting through a one-on-one interview lasting no more than one hour.
To register your interest and share your availability, please email i.popovic@napier.ac.uk.
Before you decide to participate:
It’s important that you understand the research process and how your data will be handled. Please take the time to review the following documents carefully before making your decision:
- Participant Information Sheet
- Privacy Notice
- Consent Form
You can access these documents here: https://edinburghnapier.padlet.org/ipopovic1/participant-information-sheet-privacy-notice-and-consent-for-bzjbwnknuuybv4lh
Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary, and your contribution will be invaluable in shaping a stronger and more sustainable future for social enterprises in Scotland.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard! Please consider participating in the way that best suits you and share this invitation with other social enterprises in your network.
For any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Ivana Popovic at i.popovic@napier.ac.uk.
Thank you for your time and contribution to this important research.
