The Lines Between signs up to the Buy Social Pledge
The Lines Between becomes the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, committing to support Scottish social enterprises.
The Lines Between is the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, an initiative that empowers businesses to use their purchasing power for social and environmental good across Scotland’s communities.
The pledge, run by Social Enterprise Scotland, brings together corporate businesses, SMEs, academic institutions, and public sector bodies in a shared commitment to integrating social enterprises into their supply chains. It allows businesses and institutions to harness their purchasing power and contribute to positive social change in the communities in which they work.
Organisations who sign up to the Buy Social Pledge commit to promoting inclusive economic growth. The pledge signifies a transformative approach, where businesses become the key drivers for positive, measurable change in the communities.
The Lines Between’s work provides many opportunities for collaboration with social enterprises, including training courses, translation and interpreting services and venue hire.
Abi Sharp, Senior Researcher at The Lines Between said: “I was first introduced to the Buy Social Pledge at Procurex 2024, where the Social Enterprise Scotland team delivered a presentation about the pledge and introduced us to a number of local social enterprises, including Social Stories Club - who we quickly placed an order with! We are delighted to become the latest signatory of the Buy Social Pledge, which strengthens our ongoing commitment to promoting social and environmental wellbeing and inclusive economic growth.”
Jamie Lawson, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager at Social Enterprise Scotland said: “We’re delighted to have The Lines Between join the Buy Social Scotland Pledge. As a social research agency, their commitment to supporting social enterprises through their procurement choices is a natural extension of the work they already do to create social impact. Their pledge sends a strong signal that ethical, community-focused buying is both achievable and essential.”
For more information about the pledge, and to get involved to champion change, drive progress and build a better future for both business and communities in Scotland, please visit https://www.buysocialscotland.com/business/buy-social-pledge