The Circle Consultancy · Scotland-wide

Business advice for the third sector

Easy-to-access business advice, bespoke training and professional networking, from people who run a social enterprise themselves.

Some of our support is fully funded through the Scottish Government's Just Enterprise programme — free at the point of use for eligible organisations.

Funded support
A training session running at The Circle

We have worked with hundreds of charities, social enterprises and community groups on the unglamorous parts of running an organisation: the business plan, the governance, the funding bid, the numbers.

The Circle Consultancy grew out of ACK Third Sector Consultants, founded in 2012 and merged into The Circle in 2019. Because we trade for 79% of our own income, the advice comes from people who have had to make it work.

“The most honest and practical advice — essential for CICs to have access to in Dundee.”

Stephanie Graham, Dundee Community Craft

What we can help with

  • Business planning and financial modelling
  • Governance, constitutions and board development
  • Funding searches, grant writing and bid review
  • Social impact measurement and reporting
  • Bespoke training, workshops and away days
  • Public consultation and community engagement

Not sure where to start?

A first conversation is free and there is no obligation. Tell us roughly what is going on and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right people.

Talk to the team

Who we have worked with

Case studies