Applying for funding is easier if you have a business plan to show to funders. This is also vital when considering a social enterprise.
Helpful publications
- Cooperatives UK Guide: ‘Simply Finance – Guide to Finance for Community Groups’
- Big Lottery Fund: Your Project Business Plan
- Cash Online Guide: ‘Community Money Matters – Guide to Financial Management and Accounting for Community Groups’
- Business Gateway: Template Business Plan
- Woodland Trust & Europe Economics Publication: ‘ The Economic Benefits of Woodland, 2015’
- The Plunkett Foundation: Various
Relevant website/organisation
- Business Gateway
- MyGov.Scot: Writing a business
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO): Writing a Business Plan
Case studies
- Forestry Commission Scotland: Kilfinan Community Forest Company Business Plan 2008-2013
- Forestry Commission Scotland: Outline Business Plan for proposed purchase of Tormore Forest under the National Forest Land Scheme
- Forestry Commission Scotland: Glengarry Community Woodland Management & Initial Business Plan