Social Enterprise UK

We are the UK’s strong voice for social enterprise. Membership and network building for businesses with a social or environmental purpose.

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Thank you everyone who attended our #SocEntAwards24 last night - a brilliant celebration of businesses putting #PeopleAndPlanetFirst.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors, as well as our wonderful #SocEnt suppliers and venue.
Check out our winners: https://t.co/2Rb2gQijPE

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Fancy a beer? So do we. If only we lived near Ivybridge, Devon. https://t.co/7Che4W3jx2

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Declaring herself 'a big believer in social enterprises' @Georgia_Gould shared that the new Procurement Act's potential has captured Cabinet Office colleagues' imagination and that she's personally very interested in how to scale social innovation. ✊

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Talking about the Procurement Act, "The window has been dramatically widened on how social value can be done," says Sir Gareth Rhys-Williams, Chair, @NationalHways. From April 2026, National Highways will set targets for VCSE expenditure for the first time.

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

The percentage of women prisoners at HMP Styal getting cervical screening has risen from 64% to 90%. How has this happened? Together with @TheKingsFund and @WeAreBaxendale, we're sharing the #healthcare innovations producing incredible results. https://t.co/N3h596i1PM

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

The working week is nearly done! If you're watching TV later, look out for Community Shop on Comic Relief, where community is as important as shopping. We visited them earlier this year and were blown away by their dedication to tackling food poverty. https://t.co/UW8NJbIkpA

[Pioneers Post @PioneersPost]

EXCLUSIVE: UK government’s Social Impact Investment Advisory Group members revealed

Representatives of impact investors, local government, asset managers and institutional investors – but no social entrepreneurs are included.

See the full list👇
https://t.co/Rwoxu5dNbh

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Social enterprises, we need your help! The State of Social Enterprise survey is the most influential research we publish, letting decision-makers know just how important social enterprise is for society and the economy. Please take part! https://t.co/qFcxK07sQI

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

The #SocEntMonitor 2023-2024 is here!

Get insights into how social enterprises are driving change in Europe including employment growth, sustainability and overcoming barriers.

Download the full report: https://t.co/KDw5ygob7O

[CICs @CICRegulator]

We are pleased to announce that our #CIC Annual Report 2023-2024 has now been published:

https://t.co/IXfN8teH4S

Take a read and find out about some of the lovely #CIC's that have featured in the report 🌟

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

In our latest #SocialValue2032 blog, CEO of @AspireComWks Katharine Sutton highlights the practical ways new mission-led policymakers and policies can use public procurement to boost our communities.

Read the full blog post: https://t.co/pAj0qUrk80

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

The latest newsletter from @GoodFinanceUK has just dropped!
Read now to catch up on all the latest news, views, opportunities, events and more from the world of #SocialInvestment!

https://t.co/0QK9jf414U

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Not-for-profit restaurant and social impact programme Home Kitchen are transforming the perception of homelessness by helping socially vulnerable people get out of poverty and into work.
Learn more about their social investment experiences @GoodFinanceUK:
https://t.co/xPklryrJJ8

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

When an organisation receives social investment, they will usually need to pay a return for using the money an investor lends them. This can be referred to as ‘Cost of Capital’.

Learn more via this handy @GoodFinanceUK Hub:
https://t.co/3viw3GQPXV

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Our latest report analyses social investment market progress on recommendations from the 2022 Adebowale Commission.
It highlight some progress but also major concerns, calling for attention and action from our government and institutions within the sector: https://t.co/z7LYegq3O3

[High Growth Scotland News @HighGrowthScot]

Glasgow-based charity wins national award for work helping homeless across Scotland

https://t.co/i3kKjCGsxi

#HighGrowthScotland #BusinessNews #Scotland #UnionMedia

[Co-operative News @coopnews]

Co-op Group wins national award from @SocialEnt_UK for sourcing from #socialenterprise sector

#coops #retail #socent @coopuk

https://t.co/6lesLmnBRw

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

We are also looking at the ways our sector can address the big challenges we face – from affordable energy to procurement reform and access to finance.

Thank you to our attendees @BishopNewcastle, @JoshBabarinde, @MartinRhodes21, @S_A_Russell, @patrick_hurley, @catkinson80

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Today we celebrate the first meeting of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social, Community and Cooperative Economy.

We brought together parliamentarians in Westminster to discuss ways to better support and grow social enterprises and other mission-led businesses.

[Social Enterprise UK @SocialEnt_UK]

Thinking about diversifying your financial toolkit? Our friends at @GoodFinanceUK host a range of tools and resources to help you with your next steps, including the investor directory!

Start your search today: https://t.co/KfADXjxuBo

[Social Enterprise NI @socentni]

There is no other way of announcing that the Overall Social Enterprise of the Year 2024 for the whole of the UK is none other than @TheWorkspaceGro

What a win!
They are #BringingItHome!
Well done @Georginagrieve & #TeamWorkspace