A social enterprise that reinvests and gives back to the community

At Create Business Properties, we believe that business should be a powerful force for good. As a proud social enterprise, we reinvest a percentage our profits directly back into the Craigmillar community – supporting local people, championing grassroots initiatives, and helping purpose-driven ideas flourish.

We’re not just about buildings – we’re about opportunities, connections, and a brighter future for everyone in our community.

Our mission is to create a connected and collaborative business hub where entrepreneurs grow, partnerships thrive, and community impact is always at the centre of what we do.

Whether it’s supporting local start-ups, mentoring the next generation, or bringing together public and private partners, we’re driven by one goal: to create positive, long-term change for Craigmillar and beyond.

We’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential and build brighter futures. By opening our doors and sharing our networks, we offer:

By supporting skills development, confidence-building and career pathways, we aim to inspire the next wave of local talent.

We’re proud to work in partnership with organisations who share our values, including: Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust, Friends of Craigmillar and Edinburgh City Council

Together, we’ve supported a range of environmental and conservation projects that bring people together and improve the places we all share. These include:

• Community litter picks led by local volunteers
• Tree planting days to improve green spaces and boost biodiversity
• Ongoing conservation efforts to maintain and enhance public areas
• Educational activities to engage young people in environmental awareness

These are not just one-off efforts – they’re long-term collaborations, rooted in local pride and sustained by an incredible team of volunteers, many of whom are local residents and young people.

We’re always looking ahead – working with local groups, schools, charities, and businesses to identify and develop projects that will benefit the Craigmillar community.

Some of the ideas currently in development include:

• Community garden spaces for learning, growing and wellbeing
• Youth enterprise workshops that support confidence and entrepreneurial thinking
• Shared creative spaces for makers, artists, and social businesses
• Sustainability initiatives that reduce waste and promote greener ways of working