Social Enterprise UK
@socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social
We are the UK’s strong voice for social enterprise, offering membership and network building for businesses with a social or environmental purpose.
Community Britain was the theme of Co-operative Party Conference. With the country deeply divided economically and socially, a key focus was how we invest in communities and build on the solutions they are already providing. Social enterprises have a vital role to play in driving grassroots growth.
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Community Britain was the theme of Co-operative Party Conference. With the country deeply divided economically and socially, a key focus was how we invest in communities and build on the solutions they are already providing. Social enterprises have a vital role to play in driving grassroots growth.
This festive season, find presents that change lives with the new edition of our Social Enterprise Gift Guide!
Explore the guide today: bit.ly/4qoPGSy
Explore the guide today: bit.ly/4qoPGSy
October 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This festive season, find presents that change lives with the new edition of our Social Enterprise Gift Guide!
Explore the guide today: bit.ly/4qoPGSy
Explore the guide today: bit.ly/4qoPGSy
Give a big cheer for our UK Social Enterprise Awards host this year – comedian and writer Sara Pascoe!
With only 4 weeks left to book your place, don’t miss your chance to join our Festival of Hope at London’s Southbank on 26 November. Discounts available here buff.ly/w9rcLdM
Photo: Alex Cameron
With only 4 weeks left to book your place, don’t miss your chance to join our Festival of Hope at London’s Southbank on 26 November. Discounts available here buff.ly/w9rcLdM
Photo: Alex Cameron
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Give a big cheer for our UK Social Enterprise Awards host this year – comedian and writer Sara Pascoe!
With only 4 weeks left to book your place, don’t miss your chance to join our Festival of Hope at London’s Southbank on 26 November. Discounts available here buff.ly/w9rcLdM
Photo: Alex Cameron
With only 4 weeks left to book your place, don’t miss your chance to join our Festival of Hope at London’s Southbank on 26 November. Discounts available here buff.ly/w9rcLdM
Photo: Alex Cameron
Explore the new in-depth research from The King’s Fund and Baxendale highlighting how social enterprises are delivering on the Government's NHS goals: buff.ly/oEEctoH
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Explore the new in-depth research from The King’s Fund and Baxendale highlighting how social enterprises are delivering on the Government's NHS goals: buff.ly/oEEctoH
For the final part of our content series with Company Shop Group, we’re proud to gather two long-standing social enterprise leaders, Gary Stott, Executive Chairman of Community Shop CIC, and our CEO Peter Holbrook CBE for an insightful podcast episode.
Watch on our website: buff.ly/XTYpfSJ
Watch on our website: buff.ly/XTYpfSJ
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
For the final part of our content series with Company Shop Group, we’re proud to gather two long-standing social enterprise leaders, Gary Stott, Executive Chairman of Community Shop CIC, and our CEO Peter Holbrook CBE for an insightful podcast episode.
Watch on our website: buff.ly/XTYpfSJ
Watch on our website: buff.ly/XTYpfSJ
In our member-exclusive online portal, join over 2,000 certified social enterprises sharing ideas, resources and opportunities.
If you want to find about our other member benefits including certification and business partnerships, visit our website: buff.ly/zfLlvrT
If you want to find about our other member benefits including certification and business partnerships, visit our website: buff.ly/zfLlvrT
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In our member-exclusive online portal, join over 2,000 certified social enterprises sharing ideas, resources and opportunities.
If you want to find about our other member benefits including certification and business partnerships, visit our website: buff.ly/zfLlvrT
If you want to find about our other member benefits including certification and business partnerships, visit our website: buff.ly/zfLlvrT
We’re proud to announce our Welsh finalists for the UK Social Enterprise Awards!
Join us for at London’s Southbank on 26 November to shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and bringing us together.
Get tickets: buff.ly/5p5SsAO
Join us for at London’s Southbank on 26 November to shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and bringing us together.
Get tickets: buff.ly/5p5SsAO
October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We’re proud to announce our Welsh finalists for the UK Social Enterprise Awards!
Join us for at London’s Southbank on 26 November to shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and bringing us together.
Get tickets: buff.ly/5p5SsAO
Join us for at London’s Southbank on 26 November to shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and bringing us together.
Get tickets: buff.ly/5p5SsAO
On 26 November, we’re transforming the UK Social Enterprise Awards into something special — a Festival of Hope.
Show your support and join us for the Festival of Hope — with more time and space to connect, network and celebrate social enterprise: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...
Show your support and join us for the Festival of Hope — with more time and space to connect, network and celebrate social enterprise: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...
October 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
On 26 November, we’re transforming the UK Social Enterprise Awards into something special — a Festival of Hope.
Show your support and join us for the Festival of Hope — with more time and space to connect, network and celebrate social enterprise: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...
Show your support and join us for the Festival of Hope — with more time and space to connect, network and celebrate social enterprise: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...
How can social enterprises thrive locally?
Read the insights from our third evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group:
Read the insights from our third evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group:
Social enterprises make the case to MPs on how to grow the sector
From supporting communities to own, buy and run assets to supportive legistlative frameworks and long-term funding - why strong support ecosystems are vitls
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September 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
How can social enterprises thrive locally?
Read the insights from our third evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group:
Read the insights from our third evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group:
Using the power of the supply chain to help people and planet – that was the topic of new insightful research released today by Dr Josephine Chikwana on our webinar.
Download ‘The Bigger Picture of Social Value’ now: buff.ly/BAux0S2
Download ‘The Bigger Picture of Social Value’ now: buff.ly/BAux0S2
September 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Using the power of the supply chain to help people and planet – that was the topic of new insightful research released today by Dr Josephine Chikwana on our webinar.
Download ‘The Bigger Picture of Social Value’ now: buff.ly/BAux0S2
Download ‘The Bigger Picture of Social Value’ now: buff.ly/BAux0S2
As the government shifts positions in this reshuffle, will it shift the conversations we’ve been having with them around social enterprise?
Our Head of Public Affairs Jovan Owusu-Nepaul gives his insights into the effects of parliamentarians’ new remits on our sector: buff.ly/kjuwhsX
Our Head of Public Affairs Jovan Owusu-Nepaul gives his insights into the effects of parliamentarians’ new remits on our sector: buff.ly/kjuwhsX
September 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
As the government shifts positions in this reshuffle, will it shift the conversations we’ve been having with them around social enterprise?
Our Head of Public Affairs Jovan Owusu-Nepaul gives his insights into the effects of parliamentarians’ new remits on our sector: buff.ly/kjuwhsX
Our Head of Public Affairs Jovan Owusu-Nepaul gives his insights into the effects of parliamentarians’ new remits on our sector: buff.ly/kjuwhsX
The government's procurement consultation: a welcome step - but only when VCSE suppliers are seen as a value add.
Our Director of Research and Policy, Emily Darko, looks at what its proposed changes may mean for our social enterprise community, and how they can be improved: buff.ly/xseUSAI
Our Director of Research and Policy, Emily Darko, looks at what its proposed changes may mean for our social enterprise community, and how they can be improved: buff.ly/xseUSAI
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The government's procurement consultation: a welcome step - but only when VCSE suppliers are seen as a value add.
Our Director of Research and Policy, Emily Darko, looks at what its proposed changes may mean for our social enterprise community, and how they can be improved: buff.ly/xseUSAI
Our Director of Research and Policy, Emily Darko, looks at what its proposed changes may mean for our social enterprise community, and how they can be improved: buff.ly/xseUSAI
We’re proud to announce the shortlist for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – congratulations to all our applicants on their impactful work!
Read the full shortlist across 15 categories: buff.ly/3dg5OjD
Read the full shortlist across 15 categories: buff.ly/3dg5OjD
September 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’re proud to announce the shortlist for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – congratulations to all our applicants on their impactful work!
Read the full shortlist across 15 categories: buff.ly/3dg5OjD
Read the full shortlist across 15 categories: buff.ly/3dg5OjD
We're pleased to formally recognise North Northamptonshire as a Social Enterprise Place, cementing the area's commitment to purpose-led business in its local economy.
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North Northants awarded Social Enterprise Place status
North Northamptonshire has been officially named a Social Enterprise Place by Social Enterprise UK - marking it as a national hub for businesses tackling so ...
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August 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're pleased to formally recognise North Northamptonshire as a Social Enterprise Place, cementing the area's commitment to purpose-led business in its local economy.
Read more:
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Time is running out - grab the biggest ticket discounts for the UK Social Enterprise Awards by this Sunday.
Early bird rates are available until 31 August, so don’t miss your chance to network and celebrate at the best prices: buff.ly/2LSiXhP
Early bird rates are available until 31 August, so don’t miss your chance to network and celebrate at the best prices: buff.ly/2LSiXhP
August 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Time is running out - grab the biggest ticket discounts for the UK Social Enterprise Awards by this Sunday.
Early bird rates are available until 31 August, so don’t miss your chance to network and celebrate at the best prices: buff.ly/2LSiXhP
Early bird rates are available until 31 August, so don’t miss your chance to network and celebrate at the best prices: buff.ly/2LSiXhP
Could you plug a £18bn hole in the government’s budget - the cost of reoffending - with beer and bread?
In getting people ready and qualified for work before they leave and employing prison leavers where they can, Tap Social Movement is proving their model of support works: buff.ly/7nYaBpX
In getting people ready and qualified for work before they leave and employing prison leavers where they can, Tap Social Movement is proving their model of support works: buff.ly/7nYaBpX
Discover how Tap Social Movement uses beer to change lives
Through employing ex-offenders, social enterprise Tap Social Movement is creating jobs and working to save taxpayers £18bn
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August 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Could you plug a £18bn hole in the government’s budget - the cost of reoffending - with beer and bread?
In getting people ready and qualified for work before they leave and employing prison leavers where they can, Tap Social Movement is proving their model of support works: buff.ly/7nYaBpX
In getting people ready and qualified for work before they leave and employing prison leavers where they can, Tap Social Movement is proving their model of support works: buff.ly/7nYaBpX
Social procurement is opening up significant opportunities for forward-thinking companies to work together for people and planet. So what are the best strategies?
Join our webinar on 17 September to learn more: buff.ly/a30y0Bm
Join our webinar on 17 September to learn more: buff.ly/a30y0Bm
August 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Social procurement is opening up significant opportunities for forward-thinking companies to work together for people and planet. So what are the best strategies?
Join our webinar on 17 September to learn more: buff.ly/a30y0Bm
Join our webinar on 17 September to learn more: buff.ly/a30y0Bm
Could your chair help achieve the government's goal of economic growth? 📈
Waste to Wonder's office clearance service keeps trees in the ground, helps corporates hit their ESG goals and seeds the development of the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read how they do it:
Waste to Wonder's office clearance service keeps trees in the ground, helps corporates hit their ESG goals and seeds the development of the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read how they do it:
Reclaiming resources and building futures: a new model for growth
Discover how social enterprise Waste to Wonder uses their office clearance service to deliver sustainable solutions for communities worldwide
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August 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Could your chair help achieve the government's goal of economic growth? 📈
Waste to Wonder's office clearance service keeps trees in the ground, helps corporates hit their ESG goals and seeds the development of the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read how they do it:
Waste to Wonder's office clearance service keeps trees in the ground, helps corporates hit their ESG goals and seeds the development of the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read how they do it:
NEMI Teas helps refugees by providing hospitality training and work experience, improving their English and helping them better integrate into UK society.
Read more about this growing SME whose turnover has increased tenfold since 2020: buff.ly/8FOwU9G
Read more about this growing SME whose turnover has increased tenfold since 2020: buff.ly/8FOwU9G
August 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NEMI Teas helps refugees by providing hospitality training and work experience, improving their English and helping them better integrate into UK society.
Read more about this growing SME whose turnover has increased tenfold since 2020: buff.ly/8FOwU9G
Read more about this growing SME whose turnover has increased tenfold since 2020: buff.ly/8FOwU9G
Content generation, automation, chatbots – AI tools are the new reality for businesses. But how prepared are social enterprises for using them?
Our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre University Network has put forward some findings on AI adoption in the sector: buff.ly/pkOdLlT
Our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre University Network has put forward some findings on AI adoption in the sector: buff.ly/pkOdLlT
July 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Content generation, automation, chatbots – AI tools are the new reality for businesses. But how prepared are social enterprises for using them?
Our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre University Network has put forward some findings on AI adoption in the sector: buff.ly/pkOdLlT
Our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre University Network has put forward some findings on AI adoption in the sector: buff.ly/pkOdLlT
“Any move towards mainstreaming social enterprise and other mission-led business models will only benefit people and planet, putting the ‘public’ back into public services.”
Read our reaction to the recent Independent Water Commission report in this analysis from Pioneers Post:
Read our reaction to the recent Independent Water Commission report in this analysis from Pioneers Post:
NEW: Water industry misses ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for radical reform as commission’s recommendations ignore social enterprise solutions for England and Wales
Read the full article: www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...
Read the full article: www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...
Water industry misses ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for radical reform as commission’s recommendations ignore social enterprise solutions for England and Wales
ANALYSIS: The UK’s privatised water industry has been sinking into debt and disrepair for years, but a commission set up to seek solutions overlooks ownership models that could work for all, say impac...
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July 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“Any move towards mainstreaming social enterprise and other mission-led business models will only benefit people and planet, putting the ‘public’ back into public services.”
Read our reaction to the recent Independent Water Commission report in this analysis from Pioneers Post:
Read our reaction to the recent Independent Water Commission report in this analysis from Pioneers Post:
The model of accessible childcare provided by London Early Years Foundation caters to people on different incomes, embodies social progress and is a sustainably growing business.
Explore our new series of blogs looking into how social enterprises make growth people can feel: buff.ly/w38zvdY
Explore our new series of blogs looking into how social enterprises make growth people can feel: buff.ly/w38zvdY
July 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The model of accessible childcare provided by London Early Years Foundation caters to people on different incomes, embodies social progress and is a sustainably growing business.
Explore our new series of blogs looking into how social enterprises make growth people can feel: buff.ly/w38zvdY
Explore our new series of blogs looking into how social enterprises make growth people can feel: buff.ly/w38zvdY
As we gear up for the UK Social Enterprise Awards, we’ve got a member exclusive deal coming soon!
On 24 July, we’ll release a limited number of super early bird tickets for Social Enterprise UK members only. Keep an eye out for your chance to get the best rates.
On 24 July, we’ll release a limited number of super early bird tickets for Social Enterprise UK members only. Keep an eye out for your chance to get the best rates.
July 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
As we gear up for the UK Social Enterprise Awards, we’ve got a member exclusive deal coming soon!
On 24 July, we’ll release a limited number of super early bird tickets for Social Enterprise UK members only. Keep an eye out for your chance to get the best rates.
On 24 July, we’ll release a limited number of super early bird tickets for Social Enterprise UK members only. Keep an eye out for your chance to get the best rates.
It’s been a busy few months for our Policy and Public Affairs Team engaging with business leaders, politicians, and communities as work towards creating a better environment for social enterprises to thrive.
Follow the important factfinding work we’ve been up to: buff.ly/DCaKgb9
Follow the important factfinding work we’ve been up to: buff.ly/DCaKgb9
July 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It’s been a busy few months for our Policy and Public Affairs Team engaging with business leaders, politicians, and communities as work towards creating a better environment for social enterprises to thrive.
Follow the important factfinding work we’ve been up to: buff.ly/DCaKgb9
Follow the important factfinding work we’ve been up to: buff.ly/DCaKgb9
Quick reminder: This is your last chance to submit your UK Social Enterprise Awards application – there's only 4 days left!
Gain recognition for your work and celebrate all you've achieved over the last year by highlighting your great work.
Apply today: buff.ly/5DQ4L0L
Gain recognition for your work and celebrate all you've achieved over the last year by highlighting your great work.
Apply today: buff.ly/5DQ4L0L
July 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Quick reminder: This is your last chance to submit your UK Social Enterprise Awards application – there's only 4 days left!
Gain recognition for your work and celebrate all you've achieved over the last year by highlighting your great work.
Apply today: buff.ly/5DQ4L0L
Gain recognition for your work and celebrate all you've achieved over the last year by highlighting your great work.
Apply today: buff.ly/5DQ4L0L