Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Guardians of credible standards for social enterprise

Lobbying for improved access to emergency finance
Together with our partners, we are working to tackle the issues that social businesses are facing in accessing emergency finance
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Participate in our stakeholder survey to share your thoughts on our accreditation services, our role in the sector, and our future strategic direction
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 deliver a webinar for Social Enterprise East of England , looking at how accreditation can help in the journey towards articulating social impact better….

Hear social enterprise specialist Heidi Fisher MBE talk about why the Social Enterprise Mark is a valuable tool for her business and the wider social enterprise 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?

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Recruitment for new specialist Certification Panel

February 25, 2021

Lobbying government for improved access to financial support (Part 2)

February 17, 2021

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Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Lobbying for improved access to emergency finance

Have your say on our services

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

Support for sustainable food businesses to grow

Recruitment for new specialist Certification Panel

Lobbying government for improved access to financial support (Part 2)

Looking for an inspiring co-working space in London?

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