Entrepreneurial people create jobs, generate wealth to reinvest, and breathe life into the solutions we need. They shape Scotland, they create new opportunities and enrich our entrepreneurial culture, laying the foundations for future generations. It is a virtuous circle. Our collective job is to keep that circle moving.
We are an independent, non-political, OSCR regulated, Scottish charity, led by active Trustees and a committed team. Supported by a charitable foundation in the United States and a community of Fellows representing the finest Scottish entrepreneurial leaders.
We exist to take action and make an impact. Our impact is directly aligned to the UN Sustainability Goals and Scotland's National Outcomes. The work of our alumni and wider community impacts on every one of the Sustainability Goals and National Outcomes.
We have supported over 1,300 Scholars and 1,500 Entrepreneurial Leaders
In 2019, 91% of total income went directly to the delivery of programs
Our Saltire Alumni have started 99 new businesses and, of those who are 3+ years post-graduation, 287 (35%) are in C-level roles.
82% of Babson participants (Saltire Fellows and Saltire Leaders) saw an increase in sales directly related to their learning
In 2019, for every £1 donated the Foundation generated £9.40 of additional earned revenue
1,477 high potential leaders have participated in our world leading and award-winning programs.
We take all we have – our programmes, our team, our connections, our voice – and combine it with the immense goodwill in our community of 5,000. With that we equip entrepreneurial leaders and talent with the skills, mindset and connections to go forward and create economic and social value. In time, they will nudge forward our entrepreneurial culture, laying the ground for future generations. It is a virtuous circle.
We too are not alone and are part of something bigger. As a founder and leader in the Scotland CANDO Collective we are building an entrepreneurial movement. We believe that Scotland can, by working together, create the world’s most entrepreneurial society … again.
The 2019 Saltire Scholar Programme had its largest ever cohort of 181 placed Saltire Scholars ( 53% female - 47% male).
The Programme worked with 83 leading and entrepreneurial host companies across 11 countries in 61 different towns and cities.
We placed an increased number of students in Scottish based internships in 2019
Across Scotland were represented in the cohort this year
Host company feedback indicated that 70% of Saltire Scholars exceeded host company expectations..
89% of Saltire Scholar host companies would host again and host NPS score is 79 (73 in 2018).
16 of our 2019 scholars were either offered post-internship employment or had their internships extended.
30 roles were advertised with our alumni through our new talent matching initiative, providing further opportunities for our next generation. To date 5 individuals have been placed and recruitment is ongoing.
Claudia Cavalluzzo is Director of Converge, a unique programme and network that brings together academic entrepreneurs to equip them to start and grow their own businesses.
Simon Wrench is the Finance Director at Aquascot, one of the largest employee-owned businesses in Scotland and sole distributor of responsibly sourced fresh salmon and trout to Waitrose.
Assean Sheikh is Co-founder and CMO of Flavourly, an online craft beer supplier. The company’s mission is to help consumers discover their new favourite craft beer, by collaborating with leading breweries .
Lynne Jhangeer is Sales and Export Director for LINIAN, a family run business established in Scotland in 2006. LINIAN’s mission is to create innovative, UK manufactured, easy to install products that can save time, money & lives.
Andy Wilson is Head of Commercial for Aquascot, one of the largest employee-owned businesses in Scotland and sole distributor of responsibly sourced salmon and trout to Waitrose (part of the John Lewis Partnership).
You too can play a vital role. We would not exist without the generosity of donors, sponsors and hosts. Your support will grow our impact on Scotland's future.