Social Enterprise UK

Are you a social enterprise leader looking to highlight the gap in our sector in the government’s new Board of Trade? An opportunity has come up to be a Small Business Commissioner, giving you the chance to represent our community as well as influence policy. The deadline is Monday 7 April. Apply here:

What if your next purchase could support a business doing good for people and the planet? When you buy from a #SocialEnterprise, you’re doing just that. From backpacks recycled from cement bags and inner tubes creating Cambodian jobs, to delicious hot chocolate which supports anti human trafficking efforts, a little gift can have large impact. We have loads of great products like that in our eBay shop, from fashion and beauty to food and drink. Start your #BuySocial journey today - link in the comments.

Social enterprises: your voice matters. We thank everyone who’s taken the State of Social Enterprise so far – but with only a third of responses received, we still need your help in gathering this important evidence. Let’s use the full power of our purpose-led community to influence this vital work. It only takes less than 20 minutes but it will have a great impact on our research. “Filling in the State of Social Enterprise survey will take up less than 1% of your working week - but your answers will have 100% impact with those in power.” - Rebecca Smith, Social Enterprise Kent. Take the survey today - link in the comments. https://lnkd.in/eju9RFHV

What are the government’s plans for growing the social economy space? That’s one of the questions being asked at our Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group meeting today. As discussions continue about creating a more diverse business sector, we hear from Chair Patrick Hurley MP about why he joined the group and the committee’s ambitions for a fairer, stronger economy. Read his blog on our website - link in the comments.

Meet us in the Social Enterprise Village at The Workplace Event 2025 next month! Hosted together with our #SocialEnterprise member Waste to Wonder Worldwide, we have a great line-up of social enterprises committed to ESG excellence and ready for collaboration. If you work in #procurement or facilities management, you can explore sustainable and ethical solutions for your workplace, enhance your business performance, and work with organisations making a real difference for people and planet. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e2YX3-RJ #TWE2025

Tired of ‘business as usual’? Curious about working somewhere with purpose? Browse our jobs board for your next #SocialEnterprise opportunity. Here are some of the great organisations hiring right now: ▪️ Fair Tax Foundation – Head of Communications and Outreach: https://lnkd.in/ejx49HJJ ▪️ PPL – Senior Consultant: https://lnkd.in/eiSH9V4N ▪️ JERICHO – General Builder: https://lnkd.in/eKNGD4jT ▪️ Micro Rainbow – Digital Communications Officer: https://lnkd.in/eQaM_buR Visit our website to see more vacancies - link in the comments:

Social enterprises in the UK – share your voice in one of the most influential surveys this year. With more than 15 years of proven benefits to the sector, our flagship State of Social Enterprise research has improved access to social investment and helped win more government contracts for the sector. With your help, we’ll show policymakers the impact you create and the contributions you make to a growing, sustainable economy. Make an impact in less than 20 minutes by filling in the 2025 survey today – visit https://lnkd.in/eju9RFHV

“We’re going to be taking evidence as part of a mini inquiry into social investment, and what needs to be done to not just replicate, but to learn from the for-profit sector and the shareholders sector of private business, to see if there’s something that we can learn from them.” An insightful interview with Chair of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group Patrick Hurley MP in Co-op News. Read the full interview below:

You may have heard about our new The Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group – but what does it do? In a nutshell, it exists to increase understanding and support of diverse, mission-led business models. We’re proud to work alongside this group of purpose-led parliamentarians to move towards a more inclusive economy, influence legislative change and ensure businesses like #SocialEnterprise can reach their potential. Read our handy explainer about who’s in the group, what they’re working on and how it will benefit the sector - https://lnkd.in/eHNeeq-s

We’re proud to welcome Cabinet Office Minister Georgia Gould MP as a keynote speaker for the ninth Social Value Leaders’ Summit. A major advocate for social value, she is set to deliver an engaging interactive Q & A session, delving into topics from government contracts to the new Procurement Act. If you work in the public sector or social value delivery, there’s still time to express your interest in attending. Discover the full programme - https://lnkd.in/eh-F2YpA