Social Enterprise Mark CIC

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Recognising outstanding practice in social enterprise
We have distinguished two levels of our Social Enterprise Gold Mark, to recognise excellence and outstanding practice
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We provide a portfolio of externally assessed accreditations for social enterprises at all stages
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Social Enterprise Mark CIC is an award-winning international social enterprise accreditation body, which has over ten years’ experience of providing clear standards for the social enterprise sector, defining what it means to be a genuine social enterprise

The Social Enterprise Mark has a presence in 11 different countries

Listen to Vicki Saunders of SheEO speak at our latest women’s leadership network about how women leaders can support each other to create a new playing field…..

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Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Join us at our virtual coffee morning

Recognising outstanding practice in social enterprise

Check your eligibility for social enterprise accreditation

Find out about our pathway to social enterprise excellence

Why become an accredited social enterprise?

Social Enterprise Mark CIC is an award-winning international social enterprise accreditation body, which has over ten years’ experience of providing clear standards for the social enterprise sector, defining what it means to be a genuine social enterprise

Breaking News

Key Fund unveils £447million impact

Certification and social enterprise wages

Creating better jobs and careers for disabled people

Free Pre-Employment Checks Toolkit for social sector organisations

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