An independent charity or non-profit organisation would be the best vehicle to take on stewardship of Govan Graving Docks for its protection as a heritage asset. The level of innovation, creativity and forward-thinking that will be needed to develop a micro enterprise / social enterprise hub in the context of a world class heritage attraction would simply not be possible with the kinds of bureaucratic constraints that exist in the public sector or in quango-type organisations. Nor would the public sector be able to justify spending on the level of investment needed at a time when councils are making drastic cuts in core services, staff and budgets. That isn’t to say though that support from these bodies will not be required in an advisory capacity and input from organisations like Historic Scotland will be vital. Conversely a large commercial profit-making venture would not necessarily be in the best interests of the community or the heritage protection.