Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Enabling social enterprises through independent accreditation

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Social Enterprise Mark CIC is the social enterprise accreditation authority, which enables social enterprises through independent accreditation

The Social Enterprise Mark is an independently assessed guarantee of a company’s commitment to trading for the benefit of people and planet. It provides reassurance to consumers that a company is living up to its social and environmental claims.

The Social Enterprise Gold Mark is a symbol of excellence for social enterprises.

It is awarded to organisations that can prove best practice across key business areas, including social impact, financial transparency and business ethics.

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What is the Social Enterprise Mark?

Why should I apply for accreditation?

Key benefits of accreditation

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About Us

Social Enterprise Mark CIC exists to recognise and build the capabilities of social enterprises as competitive, sustainable businesses, dedicated to maximising social impact above shareholder profit.

We are committed to ensuring the social enterprise business model remains ethical, credible and commercial through accreditation.

The Social Enterprise Mark is the only internationally available social enterprise accreditation, enabling credible social enterprises to demonstrate their commitment to creating benefits for people and the planet.

The Social Enterprise Gold Mark offers enhanced accreditation and is the route to social enterprise excellence.