BRAG Enterprises has been named as a finalist in the Education, Training and Jobs category at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2026.
The charity, originally established in 1988 in response to pit closures in the Benarty area, has spent nearly four decades tackling unemployment.
The organisation previously won Social Enterprise of the Year in 2025 and continues to be recognised for its work in supporting people into employment.
Brian Robertson-Fern, chief executive of BRAG Enterprises, said: "This nomination builds on our winning nomination from last year where we were crowned Social Enterprise of the Year 2025 and it gives recognition to the fantastic work that our staff and partners undertake for the people of Fife.
"We have always been proud of our employability support, and this new nomination is great recognition that others also see in its value and impact.
"This is real community wealth building in action."
The organisation now operates community enterprise centres in Crosshill and Methil, and owns the Together Levenmouth Hub.
BRAG say their employability services remain central to their mission, with its coaches supporting people across Fife.
The charity offers two main programmes: Bright Futures for those aged 18 to 24, and Spring Forward for people aged 25 and over.
In 2024 and 2025, 278 people registered for support through these programmes, with 140 securing employment.
Social Enterprise Scotland praised BRAG’s entry for its "clear impact, innovation, and dedication to creating positive social change."
This year, funding has allowed BRAG to extend Bright Futures to include young people from the age of 16.
Social Enterprise Scotland represents more than 6,000 organisations across the country, including around 30 in Fife.
Collectively, the sector contributes more than £2.89 billion to the Scottish economy and employs over 95,000 full-time employees.
The Social Enterprise Awards will be held in Glasgow on October 28.
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