About SCS

Smart Consultancy Scotland has consultancy experience covering a wide range of assignments related to: the development and delivery of employment, training and skills interventions; partnership development and facilitation; urban regeneration; the development of city regions; criminal justice; social care and community health; alcohol and drugs interventions; capacity building and training; business planning, organisational development, and funding strategies for non-governmental organisations; social inclusion; social economy development; and community development.  

Smart Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd was founded in 2003 by David Smart. David has approaching 20 years’ experience working as a consultant to various organisations in the  public, voluntary and private sectors. Prior to moving into consultancy, David had over 10 years’ experience of working for Scottish local authorities – developing policies, managing a range of external budgets and projects, and establishing area based regeneration and employment initiatives.

Director David Smart is an Associate of the Improvement Service, and a Senior Associate of the Social Marketing Gateway and the Business Success Partnership. 

The services offered include:

  • Evaluation and Review
  • Business Planning
  • Strategic Development
  • Facilitation
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Project Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Project Development
  • Funding Applications/Bid Writing
  • Training