Scottish Government

Related Publication -Evaluation of the Futurebuilders Scotland Funding Programme

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ISBN 978 0 7559 7139 8 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Background
Study aims and objectives
Study Method
Structure of the report

CHAPTER 2 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE START-UP
Defining the territory
The Start-Up Process
Segmenting the Start-Up Market
Start-Up Support Needs
Common Interventions
Key Points

CHAPTER 3 START-UP SUPPORT IN SCOTLAND
Specialist Networks and Partnerships
The Enterprise Networks
The Council for Voluntary Service Network
Intermediary Organisations
Specialist Business Services
Learning Providers
Public Authorities
Funding Bodies
Private Sector Providers
Key Points

CHAPTER 4 DELIVERING START-UP SUPPORT
Leadership
Co-ordination
Geographic Coverage
Demand
Scope of Support
Resourcing
Consistency
Quality and Effectiveness
Key Points

CHAPTER 5 COMPARATIVE APPROACHES
England
Wales
Northern Ireland
Key points

CHAPTER 6 START-UP INTERVENTIONS
Raising Awareness
Stimulating Action
Training
Funding and Finance
Incubators
Mentoring and Peer Support
Accelerators
Key Points

CHAPTER 7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX: LIST OF CONSULTEES

It should be noted that since this research was commissioned a
new Scottish government has been formed, which means that the
report reflects commitments and strategic objectives conceived
under the previous administration. The policies, strategies,
objectives and commitments referred to in this report should not
therefore be treated as current Government policy.

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.