Barclays is one of the UK's leading financial institutions, with a long-standing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and growing businesses across Scotland. Through their Eagle Labs programme and wider enterprise support activity, Barclays connects ambitious founders with the skills, networks and resources they need to scale — helping build a more inclusive and resilient economy.
A detailed report of Barclays pledges and associated outcomes can be accessed by our pledge partners.
Venture Café Edinburgh is part of a global network built on the belief that isolation is the enemy of innovation. Through their weekly Thursday Gatherings and year-round community programmes, they create an open, energising space where founders, creators, investors and changemakers come together to collaborate, share ideas and turn bold ambitions into reality.
First Pledged: June 2026
The Ventures Lab
The Ventures Lab supports the creation and growth of impact-led ventures in Scotland and beyond. Run by The Challenges Group, they help purpose-driven founders to validate their ideas, build resilient and investment-ready business models, and scale after investment — providing the flexible, hands-on support that ambitious ventures need to make a lasting difference.
First Pledged: June 2026
The Open University in Scotland
The Open University in Scotland provides supported distance learning to over 19,500 students in Scotland, widening access to higher education.
