Members Testimonials

“Social Enterprise makes a significant contribution to the Scottish economy and SSEC plays a crucial role campaigning for social enterprise in Scotland, developing effective business links and raising the awareness of social enterprise within the private sector. SCDI is delighted to be working with SSEC and we look forward to continuing to support SSEC and Social Enterprise to ensure that we continue to drive forward the economic agenda for Scotland.”
Lesley Sawyers, Chief Executive, SCDI
 
 “Thank you all for your wonderful support that you have given me and our organisation over the past year and a half. It is wonderful to work in a sector that actually wants the best for its members.
Lubna Kerr, Director, Well being, Health and You
 
 “Thanks for the note and a big well done to you and all the staff at The Coalition for another very successful S2S. There was a very good buzz and generally people seemed to be finding it another great way to learn, meet and trade. It’s still an event that we are delighted to be supporting.”
Duncan Sloan, Head of Community Banking, RBS
 
“The Coalition has been particularly dynamic in working with the Government and Civil Service as they attempt to deliver the strategic aim of opening up markets to social enterprise with both
the public and private sectors something which is key to their ultimate sustainable growth.”
David M. Whyte, Managing Director  Haven Products
 
“The Coalition has been particularly effective at campaigning at a national level to raise the awareness of the “added” value of Social Enterprise, this macro approach will hopefully pay dividends to the sector for years to come.”
John Oates, Manager of BRAG Enterprises Ltd
 
“Enterprising organisations like Aberdeen Foyer, working in local communities across Scotland, need a strong voice at a national level and the Coalition has undoubtedly delivered that for us. We have enjoyed a significantly higher national profile as result of the Coalition’s activities than we would have on our own.”
Ken Milroy, Chief Executive, Aberdeen Foyer