Statement on the coronation of His Majesty Charles III
Social Enterprise UK’s statement passing on our best wishes to His Majesty King Charles III on this coronation
New shop offering employment opportunities to over 100 adults with learning disabilities opens
The award-winning service for adults with disabilities, Nickel Support, has launched their new shop “Interestingly Different”, which sources and sells a wide range of beautiful products all created, designed and/or packaged by adults with learning disabilities or facing life challenges.
Join Plunkett and the community business movement for a national event being held in the West Midlands this summer
Date: Thursday 6 July (10.00am – 16.15pm) Location: IET Birmingham, Austin Court After a four-year absence, Plunkett Foundation is running its first face-to-face conference since 2019, bringing members, advisers, and experts together for a one-day networking and knowledge sharing event. Facing the Future Together will take place in July in the heart of Birmingham and … Continued
A million UK businesses missing out by not transitioning to social enterprises
Social Enterprise UK’s (SEUK) newly-launched ‘Transitions’ report reveals that as many as a fifth of SMEs in the UK aspire to make a positive social impact – but are not currently operating formally as social enterprises. This means more than a million organisations have the scope to transition to social enterprise status, and contribute more to the economy and society in doing so.
Helping social enterprises and charities get ready to win public sector contracts
SEUK are proud to be a delivery partner on the newly launched VCSE Contract Readiness Programme.
Delivered in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) and Voice4 Change England, and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) – the VCSE Contract Readiness Programme’s objective is to enable social enterprises and charities to compete alongside other organisations for public sector contracts.
Hey Girls celebrates 30 million donations milestone ahead of 5th birthday
A multi-award winning social enterprise aiming to eradicate period poverty is celebrating after donating 30 million products to vulnerable people. The team at Musselburgh-based Hey Girls reached the major milestone this month after just five years of trading. The multi-award-winning social enterprise operates on a “buy one, donate one” model – meaning a box of … Continued
West Northamptonshire Social Enterprise Town (WNSET) launches development fund to support local social entrepreneurs
West Northamptonshire, UK – On March 14th, 2023, West Northamptonshire Social Enterprise Town (WNSET) will be launching a new investment fund aimed at supporting the growth and development of social enterprises in Northampton. The WNSET Social Enterprise Development Fund is funded by Northampton Forward as part of the Town’s Fund and supported by West Northamptonshire … Continued
Breadwinners release 2022 impact report using Participatory Action Research methodology
This year, Breadwinners took Impact reporting to the next level by using a Participatory Action Research methodology. Led by Abdoul, a graduate of the Risers Programme, and a team of 12 young people including participants from the Proofers Programme, young people designed the survey questions and called over 250 alumni. This approach not only provided … Continued