Scotland’s economic alliance.

Connecting business, government and civil society to turn ideas into reality.

Our thinking extends beyond economic success.

From charities to local authorities and micro businesses to multi-nationals – our members work to deliver better social and environmental outcomes.

Prosper (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) always considers the big picture and longer term when it comes to Scotland’s future.

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Blueprint 2025

Building Scotland's economic prosperity

Our Blueprint sets outs plans to unleash the full potential of Scotland’s industries, people and places to achieve our vision of world class prosperity across Scotland.

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Housing Supply for a Growing Economy

Addressing Scotland's growth bottleneck

Drawing on insights from over 100 stakeholders, our research reveals the current backlog of homes risks derailing planned investment opportunities across Scotland.

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Purpose-led growth

Businesses in Scotland can best weather current economic storms and seize future market opportunities by becoming purpose-driven.

Our Business Purpose Commission report shows businesses that find profitable solutions to the problems of people and the planet, are more successful in the longer-term.

Our member benefits

Our members get the ultimate Scottish business network and competitive advantage. We connect with organisations from all walks of life to drive and influence, making positive change to create a prosperous and healthy Scotland.

Network

A formidable Scotland-wide ecosystem of change-makers from all sectors and all industries.

Events

Over 40 FREE events annually, from Meet the Politician to awards dinners.

Learn

Innovation springs from collaboration. Learning from others gives unrivalled insights and sparks new ideas.

Join

By joining Prosper you will enjoy an unparalleled range of benefits.

Partner

Align your organisation with the trusted Prosper brand and gain visibility among influential leaders across the private, public, third, and political sectors.

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Reach & Influence

Being a part of Prosper has really helped access to policymakers, influencers and MSPs relevant to our government interactions, as well as connecting us with other like-minded organisations across Scotland.

Sam Calvert

Chief Revenue Officer
GoFibre

Ian Ord, Fifth Ring

Networking with our peers is invaluable

It is the work that Prosper do at a regional level that I am most impressed with.

Their ability to gather representatives from right across the private, public and social economic sectors in a room to talk about their shared challenges is remarkable.

Their talent for creating events of all shapes and sizes that allow us as members to network with our peers is invaluable.

Ian Ord

Director Business Development
Fifth Ring Ltd

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A voice for key policy issues

The third sector plays a key role in the economic wellbeing of Scotland. Prosper recognises the joint effort of all sectors in building inclusive growth and the benefits this can bring to a vibrant, thriving society.

Prosper offers a supportive local forum which actively encourages collaboration and provides a voice for the Northeast around key policy issues and developments.

As a Prosper committee member I am able to build connections and learn from other members from across the northeast region, to share sector insights and keep up to date with developments and opportunities that inform the work of Aberdeen Foyer in our mission to end youth homelessness and alleviate the impact of poverty.

Leona McDermid

Chief Executive
Aberdeen Foyer

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Local focus, global influence

Prosper membership is geared for organisations of all sizes. You will be joining in with important conversations and have access to government, councils and industry.

EVENTS

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Thursday

28 May 2026

Peer Learning

Community Impact for Business Resilience

12:00pm
Zoom
Online

Open to All, Peer Works

Hear from Stephanie Reith (Group Marketing Manager) about Highland Coast Hotels and their community‑led approach to hospitality and sustainable local investment.

Friday

29 May 2026

Politics as Normal? In partnership with the John Smith Centre

12:00pm
Room 282 (Hothouse), Adam Smith Building
University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Open to All

Dame Debbie Crosbie, chief executive of Nationwide joins Prof Graeme Roy from the University of Glasgow, Eddie Barnes, director of the John Smith Centre and Prosper CEO Sara Thiam to discuss the key challenges facing our governments over the coming years and how democratic institutions can retain public trust.

Monday

1 Jun 2026

Peer Learning

Building Inclusive Workplaces

12:00pm
Online

Open to All, Peer Works

Explore how gender and equality barriers affect hiring, progression and retention, and the practical steps businesses are taking.

NEWS

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13 May 2026 |

Forum26 Partner Blog: Offshore Energies UK

13 May 2026 |

Forum26 Partner Blog Post: Scottish Water

13 May 2026 |

Forum26 Partner Blog Post: Department for Business and Trade