Crisis support for social enterprises and community groups involves providing immediate assistance, resources, and guidance to organisations and individuals facing financial, operational, or community-related challenges. Key areas of crisis support include:
- Emergency Funding and Grants – Financial aid from government bodies, charities, and social enterprises to sustain operations during crises.
- Business Resilience and Advisory Services – Support in governance, restructuring, and crisis management planning.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support – Assistance for staff and volunteers through counselling, peer support, and training.
- Community and Social Impact Response – Mobilising resources to address urgent social needs, such as food banks, homelessness services, and disaster relief.
- Collaboration and Networking – Partnerships with local authorities, funders, and third-sector networks to strengthen collective resilience.
Speakers:
• Clare McIntyre (Just Enterprise) – Crisis Support
• Victoria Pearce (Community Enterprise) – How to Get Crisis Support
The Social Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway (SEDG) Network is an open forum that brings together Social Enterprises dedicated to making the greatest possible impact on the region’s economy and well-being.
This forum is exclusively for Social Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway members – but membership is free and membership forms can be filled in on the day. The event is open to any Social Enterprise in Dumfries and Galloway.
Attendees should expect:
- Networking opportunities
- Peer support, knowledge sharing
- Collaborative opportunities
- Skills and capacity building opportunities
- Trading relationships to be formed and strengthened
- Links to specific advice, information and national support
This event will be in person at The Devil’s Porridge Museum, Eastriggs.
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