ÀRACHAS³

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

Àrachas³ is a social enterprise based in Scotland. We provide specialised legal and business support services primarily for the social economy sector.

Our approach combines practical legal advice with executive coaching, mentoring, and capacity building to empower organisations and individuals in the sector. Our services include sector-specific legal support, governance advice, and executive coaching, which are tailored to the unique needs of social enterprises and other mission-driven organisations.

Our business model bridges the gap between legal expertise and business coaching, making legal services more accessible to those working in the social economy sector. This innovative combination not only helps organisations navigate legal complexities but also supports their growth and impact through mentorship and skills development.

We are committed to social justice, inclusivity, and collaboration underpins our services, making us a vital resource for social enterprises aiming to achieve sustainable growth and positive social impact.  There is no other organisation in Scotland that offers this blend of services, that is a social enterprise itself.  The services are delivered for the sector, by the sector.

More information on our services can be found here. Our CEO and Founder Karina Macleod, is an Executive Coach and Mentor and is now offering these services to run alongside our support to better support the sector, for further information, see here.

If you would like to talk to us, please Book an Appointment

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.

Our Services

  • Business Support

    We offer business support to individuals and organisations in the social economy sector. Our areas of expertise include legal structures and governance particularly within the social enterprise and charity sector.

  • Paralegal Support

    We are experts in providing legal support to the social economy sector. We offer an alternative and more affordable service than ‘traditional’ legal advice.

    We aim to make legal advice accessible to those who require it and at affordable rates. Not only can we provide you with legal advice, we also provide specialist drafting services.

  • Coaching & Mentoring

    Our CEO and founder Karina, has added Executive Coaching & Mentoring to her skillset and we are delighted to offer this alongside the core services as part of our commitment to support the social economy sector.