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Argyll & Bute Council - Social Enterprise

​The following statement is an extract from the 2018/19 Annual Report issued by Argyll & Bute Council's Social Enterprise and Creative Industries team.

Social Enterprise is a term to describe an organisation that has a social or environmental purpose that makes a profit to invest in this purpose or the wider community. In Argyll and Bute we have more than 246 Social Enterprises who contribute to the sustainability and the regeneration of communities across our area.

The Social Enterprise Team (SET) continues to offer a variety of tools and services to the third sector, including bespoke support to third sector organisations that help fulfil our aims. Some of the projects the team have worked with are described in the following pages. Most projects involve working in partnership with other council departments and external partners including the Third Sector Interface, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the NHS.


Contact:  https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/contact-social-enterprise-team
Contact:  David Rennie

Economic Recovery Plan agreed to tackle COVID-19 impact
Published Date: 11 Jun 2020 - 15:16
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“We need to work together locally to help recover our local economy.”
The Leader of Argyll and Bute Council, Councillor Aileen Morton, summed up the challenges facing the local economy in moving on from the impacts of COVID-19. 

“Tourism and regeneration work on hold, numerous local shops closed, businesses suspended, jobs being lost… COVID-19 is having significant consequences for the local economy.  

We must do all we can to keep ourselves healthy. Supporting our economy is a key part of that - a healthy economy brings the jobs, services, and business growth that our communities need to live well.” 

The Leader’s comments followed approval, by today’s Business Continuity Committee (BCC), of an economic recovery plan for Argyll and Bute.  

The plan sets out short, medium and long-term measures to support local business sectors and the wider community to move on from the impact of COVID-19.   

These actions include:  

  • Setting up the Argyll and Bute Economic Resilience Forum to bring together public and private sectors to identify issues and progress solutions. Members include the council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Enterprise, Visit Scotland and private sector representatives including local Chambers of Commerce, BIDs groups and key business sectors such as tourism, agriculture, aquaculture, construction and fisheries.
  • Gathering data on the economic impact of the pandemic and seeking Government support on issues facing our rural economy.
  • Progressing the Argyll Rural Growth Deal (RGD) to put at least £50 million of UK and Scottish Government funding to work for Argyll and Bute as quickly as possible.
  • Providing local business with over £30 million in Government grant funding
  • Providing businesses with social distancing information and other ways to keep staff, customers and local communities safe
  • Moving forward with funding bids and tender exercises so that area regeneration activity can recommence as soon as lockdown restrictions permit.  

Councillor Morton said: “Argyll and Bute’s economy has great opportunities for growth. In the longer term, to make growth happen we have to beat competition from other areas across Scotland and the UK who are trying to attract the same investment, customers, visitors and residents that we need here. Right now though our businesses need the support of our local communities to keep them going until restrictions are eased further. 

We must all continue to take action to protect each other from COVID-19. We must also come together to restore the health of our economy.”
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      • New Idea Support
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    • Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
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    • Have Your Say Nationally
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    • Training and Events
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteer Conference 2022
    • Young Person's Guarantee >
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      • Organisation info
      • YPG Mentors
      • Background YPG
      • Eligibility YPG
      • Support Available YPG
      • FAQ'S YPG
    • Volunteering Policies & Guidance >
      • Volunteer policy
      • Volunteer best practice guides
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      • Volunteer Recruitment
      • pvg
    • Saltire Awards
    • Volunteer of the Year 22
    • Volunteer of the Year 21
    • Volunteering Framework
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