Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Guardians of credible standards for social enterprise

Responding to the needs of the sector
In response to the economic effects of Covid-19 we have agreed a temporary relaxation of the assessment criterion around trading income
Celebrating social enterprise stories
We are working in partnership with Pioneers Post to recognise and celebrate the fantastic stories of change that characterise the social enterprise sector
Share your Social Enterprise Story of 2020
Enter our Making a Mark competition to showcase the impact your social enterprise created during 2020
Find out about our pathway to social enterprise excellence
We provide a portfolio of externally assessed accreditations for social enterprises at all stages
Why become an accredited social enterprise?
Find out about the benefits of accreditation
What is social enterprise?
Find out about the key characteristics of social enterprise businesses

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 Lucy Findlay talk to Cat Wildman of The Global Equality Collective about the factors contributing to the persistent gender gap in business….

Hear Ed Hughes of HEFCE (now Office for Students) explain what the Social Enterprise Mark means for the Higher Education sector….

Are you a new or aspiring social enterprise? Find out how we can support you on your journey to best practice

Aspiring Social Enterprise accreditation

Are you looking to prove your credentials as a business committed to creating positive social change?

Are you an established social enterprise looking to prove your business excellence?

Which Mark is right for you?

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April 12, 2021

Responding to the needs of the sector – assessment relaxation

April 7, 2021

Photos of groups benefitting from Charity Bank loans

Charity Bank secures new investment to fund surge in loan approvals

March 30, 2021

Pioneers Post media partnerMaking a Mark competition

Partnership to boost the importance of storytelling for social enterprises

March 30, 2021

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Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Responding to the needs of the sector

Celebrating social enterprise stories

Share your Social Enterprise Story of 2020

Find out about our pathway to social enterprise excellence

Why become an accredited social enterprise?

What is 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

The State of Us; Powerful Communities and Economic Democracy

Responding to the needs of the sector – assessment relaxation

Charity Bank secures new investment to fund surge in loan approvals

Partnership to boost the importance of storytelling for social enterprises

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