Breadwinners – rising to the challenge of supporting refugees
Find out more about Breadwinners, a social enterprise set up to help refugees gain work experience and employment.
UK refugee entrepreneurs showcase business success and social impact in National Refugee Week
As the UK celebrates National Refugee Week (19-25 June), the Ideas Into Action partnership supporting entrepreneurial refugees will showcase ventures from 13 new social business leaders on Thursday 22 June in London’s Museum of the Home. Ideas Into Action is a partnership between Result Community Interest Company (CIC), Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) and The Entrepreneurial … Continued
Charity Bank reinvests £2.7m profit to reach underfunded social enterprises and charities
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for social good, has announced its annual results for the year ended December 2022. The bank achieved a record financial result, with a significant profit of £2.7m. Charity Bank will reinvest 100% of its 2022 profit to further its mission and extend its reach to underfunded charities and social enterprises.
Connection Crew CIC launches new phase of growth
Leading events crew supplier and flagship social enterprise Connection Crew CIC have launched a major advertising campaign. As a London Living Wage Employer, the company aims to help break the minimum wage ceiling, raise awareness, and recruit new crew as it prepares for further expansion following a 132 per cent revenue increase last year.
Social Enterprise UK calling for change on NHS pay deal
Despite their contribution, many staff working within social enterprises are not eligible for the recently negotiated NHS pay rise despite working on the same terms and conditions as set out under the Agenda for Change framework.
GLL takes next steps towards carbon zero future with its first ‘Green Gym’
the UK’s largest provider of public leisure facilities – has taken an important next step towards powering its facilities with renewable energy.
Social enterprise champions developing new Business Plan for Britain
On Wednesday 24 May Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) brought colleagues, partners, peers and collaborators from across the sector together with politicians and policymakers in the House of Lords to discuss how British business can deliver better for our economy and society. With a general election approaching, now is the time to push for progress and … Continued
Social Enterprise Barometer report shows positive signs of recovery
Social Enterprise Barometer reports are published quarterly to provide a snapshot of social enterprise performance as well as how specific economic and political developments are affecting social enterprises. The April 2023 survey of 96 social enterprises found that overall, projected growth figures are up on last quarter. Projected turnover and profit figures are also positive, … Continued