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Shortlist announced for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2024
The shortlist has been announced for the UK Social Enterprise Awards – the country’s biggest celebration of social enterprises, which recognises the best in the sector across 15 categories. The ceremony, organised by Social Enterprise UK, will take place at the iconic Roundhouse in London on the evening of 4 December. Commenting on this year’s shortlist, Peter Holbrook Chief Executive of Social Enterprise UK said: “Our Awards are the ultimate showcase of social enterprise impact and excellence – so those who made the shortlist represent the future of business, and a beacon of hope in turbulent times. “Despite economic challenges, these trailblazers are not only making profit but using it for the good of people and planet. Businesses big and small have a vital role to play in solving the problems we face as a society, and the social enterprises celebrated at our Awards give us all inspiration and motivation to do business better.” To get your tickets to the Awards click here. The Shortlist UK Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid The overall award for a social enterprise that has a clear vision, excellence in impact, and that has demonstrated and promoted social enterprise beyond the sector. Bath Spa University Change Please Community Impact Initiative Community Shop Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust London Early Years Foundation Turning Point Waste to Wonder Worldwide The Workspace Group One to Watch Award Sponsored by PwC The One to Watch Award is for a start-up social enterprise. Key to winning this award is an ability to clearly articulate their future vision and how they are going to achieve it. Amplify Goods Arts Care Construction and Engineering Opportunities (CEO) Courtyard Pantry Enterprise Down to Zero Ltd Esports Youth Club C.I.C Half the Story KERB+ Prove It: Social Impact Award Sponsored by Linklaters For a social enterprise that can truly demonstrate and communicate their impact with their stakeholders. Breadwinners Goldfinger Hey Girls CIC Moneyline Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC The Skill Mill Limited Ravine Market Garden (The Advantage Foundation) 'Buy Social' Market Builder Award Sponsored by Clear Voice For a social enterprise, public sector body or private sector organisation that has demonstrably made efforts within its own organisation and remit to create more opportunities to buy from social enterprises. Amey Co-op McLaughlin & Harvey National Highways Nationwide Building Society Nestle UK&I School for Social Entrepreneurs Social Investment Deal of the Year Sponsored by Better Society Capital For an organisation that has been part of a great investment deal in the last 12 months that has helped the social enterprise to grow or the movement as a whole to develop and flourish. Barking & Dagenham Giving/The Boathouse Barking CIC Big Issue Invest/Lightning Reach Great Western Credit Union/Fair4All Finance Impact Finance Consulting/ARK Resettlement Services British Land/Impact Hub London Ltd Arts & Culture Impact Fund/Music Venue Properties Public Services Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by GLL For a social enterprise for whom the majority of their income comes from the public sector and which delivers public services (for central or local government, NHS, criminal justice or other statutory body). CDS CIC Family Fund Business Services Mastercall Healthcare SH24 CIC Simon Community Scotland Social Interest Group Turning Point Consumer Facing Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by The Company Shop Group For a social enterprise that delivers a retail product or service to the general public. Nemi Teas Ltd Stand4 Socks Tap Social Movement Tea People Ltd The Dusty Knuckle Bakery Zaytoun CIC Education, Training & Jobs Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by BDO For a social enterprise in the education, training or employment sectors that can demonstrate excellence in vision and strategic direction, and clearly evidence their social, environmental and community impact. Change Please Cockpit Money A+E The Dusty Knuckle Bakery WYK Digital Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by Landmarc For a social enterprise in the green and environmental sector with a clear evidenced environmental impact. Eco Drama Ethstat Ethical CIC Finance Earth Gloucestershire House Clearances CIC Green Machine Computers Ltd REMO (CCORRN - Cambridgeshire Community Reuse and Recycling Network Ltd) The Compliance People Social Enterprise Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice Award Sponsored by Nestlé Social justice is fundamental to the social enterprise movement. This category is open to all social enterprises who are addressing issues around diversity, inclusion and equity. Built By Us City Health Care Partnership CIC Community Renewal Trust Rom Romeha Founders and Coders Grange Pavilion Youth Forum Money A+E Nuneaton Signs Women in Banking and Finance Ltd Social Enterprise Women’s Champion of the Year Sponsored by Bunzl For a woman working in the senior leadership team of a social enterprise who represents excellence in her field of work. Elysha Paige - Bloody Good Employers Viviene Bish-Bedeau - Construction and Engineering Opportunities (CEO) Dee Murray - Menopause Experts Group Nicola Pollock - MorphFit Gentle Movement Project Maggie Gordon-Walker - Mothers Uncovered (Livestock charity) Hayley Hulme - Starts With You Paula Jennings - Stepping Stones Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi - The Sapphire Wellbeing and Employability Academy Sarah Jordan - Y.O.U Underwear Ltd International Impact Award Sponsored by Zurich Insurance Group For a social enterprise working internationally, and which are having a big impact in their field. This award is open to UK-based organisations only with existing international operations. auticon UK Finance Earth IDEMS International CIC Stand4 Socks Tea People Ltd The Burnt Chef Project CIC Community-Based Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation This award is for a social enterprise that trades for the benefit of their community, making a real local impact. Breadwinners CAIS Social Enterprises and St Giles Cymru Esports Youth Club C.I.C Homebaked Bakery Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC Social Enterprise Kent Trivallis Social Enterprise Innovation of the Year Sponsored by Barclays Business Banking A new award is recognising a social enterprise that has brought something truly innovative to market in the past year. Big Issue Group Change Please Clear Voice Even Qualia Law CIC RAW St Helena Hospice Tech for Good: Technology Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by Mitie For a social enterprise that uses technology to achieve social impact. auticon UK Beam Green Machine Computers Ltd Hope 4 The Community CIC Pocket Power Showcase the Street WYK Digital We are pleased to be working with Cwmpas, Social Enterprise Northern Ireland and Social Enterprise Scotland to deliver the Awards. Awards Sponsors
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