SOSE support for businesses & communities
If you’re a business, social enterprise or enterprising community group in the South of Scotland, SOSE is here to help.
SOSE provides support for people in the south who want to create impact and help people and communities to flourish. Support is tailored to your situation, and will vary depending on where you are on your enterprise journey. See this overview of SOSE services and get in touch as a first step.
Supporting entrepreneurial spirit
People in the South of Scotland are skilled and entrepreneurial, working across a wide range of sectors, and at different scales. SOSE works with individuals, businesses, social enterprises, and community groups at every stage, and will identify the right resources to help you get started, grow or build momentum towards your goals.
Unlocking potential
SOSE works in close partnership with other local and national bodies and organisations. We all help each other to tap into resources and knowledge, so that we can think bigger and unlock the great potential of the South. We also help you to join the dots, and proactively link your local project into the strategic picture, including alignment to themes such as Net Zero and Fair Work.
Our direct link to the Scottish Government helps us to amplify your impact, and keep you well informed about opportunities. For more information on this, see the Regional Economic Strategy.
Ready to get started?
Check out the links below, and see Case studies for inspirational examples of people power around the South of Scotland.
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Businesses
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Communities
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Flooding advice and assistance
We know flooding continues to cause significant issues to businesses and communities across the South of Scotland.
Flooding advice and assistance is available from our Team South of Scotland and national partners.
Accessibility, alternative formats and ways to access SOSE support
If you prefer to meet in person, or would like to receive our information in alternative formats, including audio, phone, large print or SMS, please get in touch. For more detailed information, please also see our Accessibility page.
Phone number: 0300 304 8888