Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network Meeting

FVSEN is a network of social enterprises working across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire, that believe social enterprise can transform the economic, environmental, social, and cultural life within the Forth Valley.

The Network is pleased to invite members, partners, and local organisations to our next meeting to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, from 10am to 12:30pm, at the Golden Lion Hotel.

This meeting brings people together from social enterprises operating across the Forth Valley area to share experience, learning, and practical support.

Meeting overview

The meeting will begin at 10am with arrival, tea, coffee, and pastries. This informal start offers time to meet other members and make connections.

Following welcome and introductions, we will hear Joe’s story, focusing on the founding and development of Creative Stirling as a social enterprise. Joe will share how the organisation started, the motivations behind it, and the challenges and learning along the way. This session will give a real, honest insight into building a social enterprise rooted in the Stirling community.

There will be a Q & A session, followed by group reflection and shared learning, giving attendees the chance to discuss key themes and relate them to their own work.

The second half of the session will feature a presentation introducing the Accelerate Programme delivered by Community Enterprise Scotland. This is a national programme providing tailored business support, mentoring and development opportunities to help social enterprises grow, and become more sustainable.

The session will outline the aims and structure of the programme and share examples of Accelerate’s work. The presentation will conclude with a Q & A session, giving network members the opportunity to explore how the programme could support their ambitions, and next steps.

The event will close with networking, providing space to make connections, share ideas, and explore future collaboration.

Why should you attend?

• Hear first-hand experience of founding and growing a social enterprise
• Learn from shared reflection with peers across the sector
• Find out about support available through the Accelerate programme
• Build new connections in a supportive, informal setting

FVSEN events are designed to be welcoming, practical, and useful, whatever stage your organisation is at.

Please take a look at the FV Social Enterprise Directory to find out about the businesses operating across Stirling, Clacks, and Falkirk.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Golden Lion Hotel on the 18th June.

To find out more about the FVSEN please contact [email protected]

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