About CEiS

Our People

We are proud of our people – our staff and boards are committed to social change and are our greatest resource.

Eric Munro, CEiS Chairman

Our Contributions

We support National Outcomes which aim to make Scotland a better place to live and a more prosperous and successful country.

CEiS assist individuals to gain employment, we build capacity in Scottish communities and we support economic growth through our business support and finance services.

Our Reach

We are a social enterprise working with enterprises and communities throughout Scotland. We work internationally to achieve a wider social impact and to improve our knowledge and experience.

CEiS collaborates with partners in the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and the USA to create a positive environment for social enterprises to flourish.

We are engaged in project work with partners in Denmark, Germany, Canada, Iceland and South Africa.

Our Experience

CEiS were established to provide training, support and finance for community businesses. For over 26 years we have responded and adapted to community needs by managing loan funds, issuing development grants, supporting women in business and providing enterprise support.

Our business continues to evolve with a modern service portfolio to meet our current economic and social challenges. We have the experience, ideas and expertise to assist our clients and partners.