Partnerships

In the course of our work, we collaborate with a number of key organisations which have extensive links in charity, social enterprise and community sectors.

ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) - the professional body for the third sector's chief executives. We also work with AVOSCO, the equivalent organisation in Scotland.

DTA (Development Trusts Association) - the leading network of community enterprise practitioners dedicated to helping people set up development trusts and helping existing development trusts work effectively.

Social Firms UK - aims to create employment opportunities for people severely disadvantaged in the labour market, through the development and support of Social Firms.

SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) - the national body representing the voluntary sector in Scotland.

SEC (Social Enterprise Coalition) - represents a wide range of social enterprises, regional and national support networks and other related organisations. We also work with SSEC, the equivalent organisation in Scotland.

CDFA (Community Development Finance Association) - the UK umbrella body for the CDFI movement.

BCC (British Chambers of Commerce) - the national body for a powerful and influential network of accredited chambers of commerce across the UK.