Today we published an action plan to boost Scotland’s burgeoning social enterprise sector. The plan follows publication of Scotland’s first-ever Social Enterprise Strategy, aimed at sustainably growing the sector over the next decade. Already, Scotland has more than 5,000 social enterprises – business that reinvest profits to address important issues like homelessness, unemployment or climate change – with 200 new enterprises starting up every year. Equalities Secretary Angela Constance announce

Working with over 1300 companies in the year to March 2024, Scottish Enterprise has secured more than 16,000 new and safeguarded jobs for Scotland. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes welcomed these record results as she announced £4.3 million funding from the agency for Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services. | The Scottish Government

While our primary concern is for people’s health, we are also treating the #coronavirus outbreak as an economic emergency. To help sustain Scottish businesses and their staff, we’re providing £2.3 billion of support. Find out more ➡️ www.findbusinesssupport.gov.scot | The Scottish Government