Empowering the Third Sector to ThriveCharities & CICsSocial enterprisesCommunity organisations
01 / What we do

What We Do

We offer specialist consultancy, training and tech solutions tailored for the third sector.

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Legal structures & governance

We guide organisations through setup, compliance and governance — ensuring your structure works for your mission.

  • Setting up CICs, SCIOs and charities and more
  • Board governance and policy reviews
  • Compliance and reporting support
  • Constitution and document drafting
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Strategy & funding readiness

We help you move from reactive to strategic growth. Our funding and strategy support equips you with the tools to plan, forecast, and sustain your impact.

  • Strategy and business planning
  • Funding bid writing and review
  • Impact and outcomes frameworks
  • Financial sustainability and forecasting
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Training & capacity building

We deliver bespoke training programmes to strengthen teams, boards, and leaders in the social economy.

  • Leadership & governance for boards
  • Decolonising the workplace
  • Social enterprise start-up essentials
  • Legal structures for community projects
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Tech for the third sector

Digital transformation made simple. We help organisations embrace technology to streamline operations, improve impact measurement, and work smarter — not harder.

  • AI optimisation for small teams
  • CRM and project management systems
  • Digital strategy and automation
  • Introducing Nexairo — our sector-built software solution
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Nadia Maloney, founder of The Launch Pod
Nadia MaloneyFounder · Social entrepreneur · Community activist
02 / About Us

Empowering the Third Sector to Thrive

The Launch Pod is a consultancy and training hub supporting community organisations, charities, and social enterprises to build strong, sustainable futures. From legal structures to digital transformation, we help people like you turn ideas into impact.

Founded by Social Entrepreneur and Community Activist Nadia Maloney, The Launch Pod Ltd has become a trusted ally for purpose-driven organisations across Scotland. We exist to simplify complexity — helping start-ups, CICs, charities, and community projects navigate governance, strategy, and growth with confidence.

Our approach is hands-on, human, and deeply rooted in lived experience. We bridge the gap between compliance and creativity, offering practical solutions that move organisations forward.

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Legacies: educate, empower, belong. Children exploring identity, histories and their futures.
Introducing / Legacies

Understanding our histories.
Empowering people.
Creating better futures.

Legacies is The Launch Pod’s education, anti-racism and social change programme.

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03 / Launch Pod Power Hours

Launch Pod Power Hours

A focused 1:1 consultancy session designed to help you get unstuck, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence. Perfect for anyone setting up a CIC, seeking funding, or planning organisational growth.

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One-to-one support, centred on your organisation.
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04 / Technology with purpose

Built by the Third Sector,
for the Third Sector

Nexairo is our all-in-one software platform helping charities, CICs and community organisations manage everything from funding and volunteers to impact reporting and AI-assisted bid writing.

Designed by Launch Pod Systems Ltd, Nexairo combines simplicity, affordability, and intelligence to make everyday administration effortless.

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Let’s work together

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re launching a new social enterprise, rethinking your strategy, or ready to streamline your operations — The Launch Pod is here to help.

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