Abstract
This paper explores an under-researched area namely the provision of ‘public transport’ in remote and hard to access areas. The case study approach utilises social capital theory to analyse how a social enterprise has been able to provide a much needed service in the Highlands of Scotland in a situation where private sector provision is at best limited and typically non-existent. The paper highlights the issues faced by many third-sector organisations within rural communities, namely resource acquisition with an emphasis on funding, securing personnel with the right skills set, volunteer burn-out, sustainability and growth. The paper concludes by highlighting an apparent dilemma for the organisation does it scale-up, with all the potential challenges this would imply or does it consolidate?
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 589-601 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Local Economy |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 24 Jun 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2016 |
Keywords
- social enterprise, rural transport, social capital