ÀRACHAS³

àrachas /aːrəxəs/
fir.gin. -ais
strength, might‍ ‍

Àrachas³ is a Scotland‑based social enterprise providing business support to social enterprises, charities, community organisations and public‑sector partners. We help mission‑driven organisations build strong, compliant and resilient foundations so they can deliver meaningful social impact with confidence.

Our work is guided by a commitment to social justice, inclusivity and collaboration. We believe legal, governance and business support should feel empowering and accessible, not intimidating.

Learn more about our Mission and Values

We support organisations at the moments where clarity, structure and confidence matter most, whether you are starting out, navigating change, strengthening governance or delivering complex work.

Our services include:

  • Strategy, planning and organisational development

  • Legal structures and governance

  • Governance review and board development

  • Project delivery and implementation support

  • Paralegal and legal support

  • Training and workshops

Explore our Services

We take a practical, plain‑English approach grounded in real‑world experience of the third sector. We work alongside boards, staff and partners, respecting capacity constraints and supporting thoughtful, proportionate decision‑making.

Our role is to remove barriers, reduce complexity, and support organisations in moving from intention to implementation.

We work with social enterprises, charities, community‑led organisations and public‑sector partners across Scotland, particularly those working to address inequality and deliver long‑term social change.

Karina Macleod, the CEO and Founder of Àrachas³ has been supporting organisations since 2010, click here to arrange a initial call so that we work together to best support you.

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