Dingwall's GlenWyvis Distillery included in social enterprise campaign backing 'business that give back'
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A DINGWALL distillery is among the social enterprises to be supported by a new campaign to help businesses that give back across Scotland.
GlenWyvis Distillery, which is the first community owned whisky distillery in the Highlands, will be included in a new directory initiated by the Buy Social Scotland campaign for ethical businesses
With Christmas approaching, the initiative aims to shine a light on local businesses who give back to the community and tap into the huge demand for gifts, goods and services with a positive impact on communities, local areas and the environment.
Chris Martin, chief executive of Social Enterprise Scotland, added: “Scotland leads the way in social enterprise, but for too long many social enterprises have been a hidden secret.
“With so many ethical shoppers looking to find great products and services while also helping to build a better, fairer society, now is the time for Scotland to Buy Social and support businesses that give back.”
New research from Social Enterprise Scotland shows that 3 per cent of Scottish residents said the experiences of lockdown have made them more likely to support social enterprises.
There are over 6000 social enterprises in Scotland generating over £3 billion in trading income and employing almost 90,000 people. Social enterprises deliver positive social or environmental change and re-invest some or all of their profits into supporting Scottish communities.
Currently a third (29 per cent) of Scottish consumers have bought from a social enterprise in the last year, but hundreds of thousands don’t know of any to buy from.
GlenWyvis office manager Josh Fraser said: “Here at GlenWyvis we think the Buy Social Scotland Campaign is a fantastic idea to promote gifts that give back. It has never been more important to promote local businesses doing good in their area.
"Having these organisations promoted in one easy to view directory gives consumers a great overview of not only fantastic products and gift ideas, but also showcases some amazing social enterprises all around Scotland.
"We would like to thank the team Social Enterprise Scotland for championing social enterprises and we would continue to encourage consumers to consider purchasing gifts from places that give back this Christmas.”
To access the directory you can visit the campaign's website www.buysocialscotland.com.
