| Description | A full evaluation report on Futurebuilders Scotland which was established in 2004 as a programme of investment and support for Scotland’s social economy sector |
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| ISBN | 9780755971411 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | July 2008 |
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| Website Publication Date | July 01, 2008 |
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Related Publication -Scoping Study: Support for Social Enterprise Start-Ups
EKOS Ltd
ISBN 978 0 7559 7141 1 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
This document is also available in pdf format (572k)
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE ABOUT THIS STUDY
Introduction
Background to the Study
The Evaluation
Structure of the Report
CHAPTER TWO WHAT DID FUTUREBUILDERS SET OUT TO DO?
Introduction
The Origins of Futurebuilders
The Objectives of Futurebuilders Scotland
The Futurebuilders Funding Programme
Policy Influences
Key Points
CHAPTER THREE HOW WAS THE FUNDING ALLOCATED AND MANAGED?
Introduction
Implementation Arrangements
Promotion and Outreach
Application Processes
The Demand for Funding
Project Appraisal and Selection
Funding Decisions
Grant Management
Management of Seedcorn ESF Global Grants
Ongoing Support
Ensuring Equality and Diversity
Key Points
CHAPTER FOUR WHAT WAS THE FUNDING USED FOR?
Introduction
Direct Project Investment
Learning Fund Activity
Support Programme Activity
Key Points
CHAPTER FIVE WHAT HAS FUTUREBUILDERS ACHIEVED?
Introduction
Promoting Social Enterprise Start-ups
Improving Sector Skills and Learning
Building Organisational Capacity in the Sector
Creating More and Better Public Services
Changing the Public Sector Commissioning Environment
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Opening Up Earned Income Streams
Introducing an Investment Culture
Promoting Financial Sustainability
Strengthening the Support Infrastructure
Impacting on the Wider Economy
Key Points
CHAPTER SIX WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ELSEWHERE?
Introduction
New Directions in Funding
Emerging Funding Practice in the UK
Messages from Funders Elsewhere
Key Points
CHAPTER SEVEN CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction
Key Findings
Issues and Implications
Recommended Actions
APPENDIX 1 CONSULTEES
APPENDIX 2: CASE STUDIES
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.
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