Social Firms Scotland is the Voice for the Social Firm Sector in Scotland, a responsibility we take very seriously.  In order that the sector can grow we need to break down the barriers and campaign for change and improvements to key policy areas.  We rely on our members to guide us on this and encourage feedback. If you have a burning issue that you think we should be considering please contact us

Social Firms Scotland works closely with Social Firms UK particularly in the policy areas which are reserved to Westminster such as Welfare Reform. 

Social Firms Scotland uses solutions based research to support campaigning for change in policy and improvement to the growth of the Social Firm sector.  We have conducted various research projects around Welfare Reform and more recently have investigated the development of a tool to measure the impact that working in a Social Firm has on people’s health. 

In April 2007, Social Firms Scotland alongside Social Firms UK and Wales produced a Positioning Paper "The Social Firm solution to employability".  As a distinct form of social enterprise, Social Firms have specific challenges that need highlighting.  By pooling knowledge and experience, this positioning paper sets out specific solutions for growing the Social Firm sector.  Please download and use this Positioning Paper in your own lobbying work.