About Us
àrachas /aːrəxəs/
fir. gin. -ais
strength, might
Our Mission
At Àrachas³, we are committed to social justice and our mission is to empower mission-driven organisations by providing accessible, empathetic, and expert legal and business support. We exist to remove barriers, build confidence, and champion those working to create positive change in their communities. Through collaboration, mentoring, and practical advice and guidance, we help changemakers navigate complexity and grow with clarity and purpose.
Objectives
Our objectives are to:
provide specialised business support such as advice, support, development, executive coaching & mentoring, training, and nurturing in order to develop skills, knowledge, creativity, confidence and experience, in order to educate and empower.
deliver a suite of products and services tailored to the challenges and business needs of social enterprises and the individuals who work in the eco-system.
offer accessible and affordable legal support to mission driven businesses with a particular focus and expertise on the legal issues for social enterprises, charities and the wider third sector.
Vision & Values
Our Vision
At Àrachas³, we envision a world where mission-driven organisations and changemakers have the confidence, clarity, and support they need to thrive. We believe that access to legal and business support should be empowering, not intimidating, and that you deserve services rooted in trust, empathy, and collaboration. Our vision is to build a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future by standing alongside those who are working to make a difference.
Our Values
Our values are important to us, we are passionate about social justice and supporting mission-driven organisations.
Our Core Values are: -
**Inclusivity**: We believe in creating accessible and inclusive services for all.
**Integrity**: We uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in our work.
**Collaboration**: We work together with our clients and communities to achieve shared goals.
**Sustainability**: We promote sustainable practices that ensure long-term success and impact.
**Empowerment**: We empower our clients to lead with confidence and purpose
We encourage clarity and support our clients to look beyond their current challenges to fully appreciate and achieve their potential.
Hi, I’m Karina Macleod, the founder and CEO of Àrachas³, I am so glad you found your way here!
Àrachas³ was born from a simple idea, that legal and business support should be accessible and catered to your needs. I’ve spent over 15 years working with social enterprises, charities, mission driven businesses and changemakers across Scotland and I’ve seen first-hand how the right support delivered in a uncomplicated way, and with compassion and understanding can unlock incredible impact.
My vision for Àrachas³ is to build a space where changemakers feel genuinely supported. This is not just business support and legal advice, this has a sprinkle of coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and collaboration. It is not like anything you find elsewhere. I want every person we work with to feel capable and connected and most of all empowered, because when purpose-led people thrive, communities do too.
I have a range of qualifications to allow me to do this work. In a past life I was a paralegal and built up a few years working in solicitors firms and as a result I have a BA (hons) in Law, and 2 Specialist Paralegal Qualifications in Employment Law and Wills Trusts & Executries. I am also a Executive Coach & Mentor which I use as a tool to support you better. I have just begin studying a Masters in Business Administration in April 2025, so keep checking back for additional support services.
As well as supporting mission driven organisations and changemakers, I have run and managed social enterprises since 2010 so I have a good grasp on some the wider policy issues we face so this provides context to the support we offer.
If you’re feeling a call to start something meaningful or are feeling lost or uninspired, please get in touch and we can build something brilliant together! Change doesn’t happen alone.
Catch you soon, Karina x