News & impact stories

Check out the latest exciting updates from across the Social Enterprise Academy network!

Lessons from Social Entrepreneurship: Compassion in Action

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  • Author: Neil MacLean
  • Duration: 5 minutes
  • In the past couple of years, there has been a growing focus on embedding compassion within workplaces. Compassion is now recognised as a transformative force that not only improves individual well-being but also enhances organisational performance and resilience.

    Community Wealth Building

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  • Author: David Bryan
  • Duration: 2 mins
  • We’re far from having all the answers, but here’s a few things to look out for in checking whether economic activity might lead to community wealth building…

    New Scots Leaders: Meet Eissa

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  • Author: SEA Impact Stories
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Meet Eissa, a climate activist from Yemen who recently participated in our New Scots leadership programme, in partnership with Scottish Refugee Council.

    Gàidheil and Gaeilge Leading in Cultural Tourism success

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  • Author: SEA Team
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • We recently delivered the ‘Gàidheil and Gaeilge Leading in Cultural Tourism’ across two residentials in Spring 2023 with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The programme helped leaders in community-based organisations – in both Scotland & Ireland - to understand the rapidly changing nature of tourism and tourists.

    Global Collaboration with Movember

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  • Author: SEA Team
  • Duration: 2 minutes
  • Social Enterprise Academy co-designed and implemented a comprehensive ‘Train the Trainer’ facilitation skills programme.