Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 50 Non Profit companies in Glasgow. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Non Profit Companies & Startups (Glasgow)
Scottish EDGE
Scottish EDGE identifies and supports Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent.
Founder(s): Evelyn McDonald
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Consulting, Finance, Financial Services, Non Profit
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The Herald – Scotland
The Herald – Scotland, a Scottish broadsheet newspaper that provides its readers with national and international news, sport, and features.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, News, Non Profit, Publishing, Sports
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Cornerstone Community Care
Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities and a leading provider of services for people with disabilities and other support needs.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Health Care, Information Technology, Non Profit
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MDDUS
MDDUS is a mutual defence organization that offers medico and dento-legal advice and indemnity for healthcare professionals.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Health Care, Non Profit, Training
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The Lennox Partnership
A Social Enterprise with more than 25 years specialist experience of getting Scotland into work.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit
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Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund
SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Funding Platform, Non Profit
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Turning Point Scotland
Turning Point Scotland is a nonprofit group that assists individuals in learning disabilities, health care, criminal justice & homelessness.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Health Care, Non Profit, Social
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Saltire Foundation
The Saltire Foundation aims to find, fuel and spark the next generation of Scottish business leaders.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Non Profit
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Operation Mobilisation UK
Operation Mobilisation UK believes serving Jesus is not a one-time, or short-term experience. It is a lifestyle: every day, every place.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit
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Volunteer Glasgow
Volunteer Glasgow is a non-profit organization that offers elder care, young person befriending, daycare and risk management services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Elder Care, Non Profit, Risk Management
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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport provides complete travel information that helps to deliver a better public transportation experience.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Non Profit, Public Transportation, Transportation
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Glasgow Housing Association
We are one of the largest social landlords in the UK, with more than 43,000 tenants.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Non Profit, Real Estate
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WildHearts Group
WildHearts Group is a non-profit organization that organizes events, training & education programs that help to create global social change.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Social Impact, Training
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Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre has been a major player in Glasgow’s cultural scene.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Performing Arts
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Scripture Union Scotland
Scripture Union Scotland is a non profit charity.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Events, Non Profit, Training
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sportscotland
sportscotland is the national agency for sport.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Non Profit, Sports
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Sense Scotland
Sense Scotland is a non-profit organization that supports children and adults by offering touch base, art programs, and outdoor activities.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Government, Non Profit
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Linthouse Housing Association
Linthouse Housing Association is a non-profit organization that provides housing services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Housekeeping Service, Non Profit
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NG Homes
NG Homes is a community-controlled housing organization. To protect and improve the sub-standard victorian tenements in the community.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Real Estate, Residential
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C-Change
C-Change is a non-profit organization that provides mental health services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Non Profit, Personal Health
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The Mungo Foundation
The Mungo Foundation supports people who are homeless, isolated in their own home, or unable to cope with poverty, disability, or addiction
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Non Profit
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Future Pathways
Future Pathways supports people who experienced abuse or neglect as a child in care in Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Service Industry
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Partick Housing Association
Partick Housing Association is a social housing providing company that offers houses for sale, rental homes, shops, and offices.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Real Estate, Rental, Rental Property
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Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera is an NGO that offers performing arts education, communities, private and commercial support services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Non Profit, Performing Arts
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Maggie’s Centres
Maggie’s Centres is a non-profit organization that offers emotional support and practical advice for people living with cancer.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care, Non Profit, Social Assistance
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MND Scotland
MND Scotland is the leading charity in Scotland providing care and support to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Health Care, Non Profit
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United Sports
United Sports provides a broad spectrum of sports scholarships to young students to various schools and universities.
Founder(s): Fraser Gibson
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Sports, Training
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NHS Credit Union
NHS Credit Union offer all types of loans, saving account, and other financial products along with internet banking services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, Lending, Non Profit
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Impact Arts
Impact Arts is a community arts charity organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Internet, Media and Entertainment, Non Profit
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Civic House
Civic House is a nonprofit firm that boosts & incubates the effect of social tech and civic initiatives, projects and organizations.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Professional Networking, Social Impact
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Rosslyn Veterinary Centre
Rosslyn Veterinary Centre is a Small Animal General Practice, welcoming dogs, cats, birds, exotics, poultry and small mammals.
Founder(s):
Location: Linthouse, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Non Profit, Veterinary
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West of Scotland Regional Equality Council
West of Scotland Regional Equality Council provides development and community responses to combat discrimination.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Non Profit
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Glasgow Credit Union
Glasgow Credit Union offers an array of personal and business banking products with online banking and other financial services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Banking, Credit, Financial Services, Non Profit
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A Big Egg
A Big Egg is a web design company that deals with educational, charitable and non-profit clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Web Design
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SAMH
SAMH offers services such as therapeutic horticulture, peer support, employability, community engagement, and suicide prevention.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Non Profit, Nursing and Residential Care
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Rotary Residential and Care Centres
Rotary Residential and Care Centres offer professional care and support services for adults with cerebral palsy and related disabilities.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Assisted Living, Charity, Health Care, Non Profit, Social
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Cadders
Cadder Housing Association is a non-profit community-based social housing landlord to provide high-quality housing and services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Non Profit, Property Management
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University of Strathclyde Law Clinic
The Law Clinic at the University of Strathclyde is a law firm that offers legal advice, public legal education, and other legal services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Non Profit, Professional Services
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Inclusion Glasgow
Inclusion Glasgow is an organization that partners with businesses for their staffing needs.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Human Resources, Information Technology, Non Profit
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Dot Scot Registry
Not-for-profit company that operates the .scot domain as an online identity for the worldwide family of Scots
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Non Profit
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Bike for Good
Bike for Good is a Glasgow-based social enterprise and registered charity that aims to improve physical and mental health through cycling.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Cycling, Health Care, Non Profit
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Advice Direct Scotland
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) provide free, practical, and impartial advice and information on a range of subjects, including energy and debt-related matters, supporting the citizens of Scotland through telephone, webchat, email, online and social media.
ADS are the official partner of the Scottish Government for consumer, energy, and postal advice, offer a range of services to support Scottish citizens.
Their mission is to connect advice and information with the people who need it. The range of support services provided allow a tailored approach to resolving issues impacting Scottish consumers.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Internet, Non Profit
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Easthall Park Housing Co-operative
Easthall Park Housing Co-operative is a community controlled housing organisation based in Easterhouse, Glasgow.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit
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MAINSTAY TRUST LIMITED
Mainstay Trust Ltd is a Glasgow-based charity & non-profit agency whose focus is to support people with learning & physical disability.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care, Non Profit
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Wheatley Care
Wheatley Care is a nonprofit association that offers support to addiction, learning disabilities, homelessness, mental health and eldercare.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Assisted Living, Elder Care, Health Care, Non Profit
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St Andrew’s First Aid
St Andrew’s First Aid provides safety and first-aid service.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, First Aid, Health Care, Non Profit
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Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity helps children in hospitals by raising funds.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care, Non Profit
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TEDxUniversityofGlasgow
TEDxUniversityofGlasgow
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit
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International Academy of Suicide Research
The International Academy for Suicide Research is an organization that promotes high standards of research.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Education, Non Profit
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Drumchapel Table Tennis Club
Drumchapel Table Tennis Club offers table tennis facilities and coaching.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Sports, Table Tennis, Training
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