Together with the SEMCIC Board and having taken advice from Bishop Fleming LLP we have made the difficult decision to close our company from 3rd April 2024 and have instructed […]
Our Managing Director Lucy Findlay MBE has been named on a national index of the top women in social enterprise. The WISE100 is an initiative by Pioneers Post in partnership […]
At Social Enterprise Mark CIC, we’re working every day to build an economy that delivers more for people and planet – so we’ve joined forces with dozens of organisations in […]
Our mission is the heart of everything we do at Social Enterprise Mark CIC, and as part of the Future Economy Alliance we’re campaigning to make this way of working […]
As I write the movers and shakers of the business and political world are meeting in Davos for the World Economic Forum. I’m sure that there will be the usual […]
The Crowdfunding Coach My name is Bertie Herrtage and after 5 years as the Senior Coach at the fundraising platform Crowdfunder UK, I started my own business ‘The Crowdfunding Coach’, […]
We are excited to share that we are launching a new tier of our comprehensive social enterprise accreditation pathway. The Social Enterprise Silver Mark is an amplified standard of social […]
Established in 2009, Roots HR CIC’s vision is to improve social sector outcomes through better people management. As a social enterprise, their social purpose is to improve the management of […]
Evenbreak, the world’s first global disability job board run by and for disabled people, has seen a landslide of summer award shortlists and a prestigious accreditation, culminating in four potential […]
By Dr Eric Lybeck, Lecturer & Presidential Fellow at University of Manchester The world of academia, particularly within research-intensive universities, is undergoing a seismic shift. Growing financial challenges threaten our […]
Charity Bank is hosting a series of free events in collaboration with local and national sector partners, centred around the critical role of sustainable finance in driving positive change and […]
Hogan Lovells’ social enterprise practice HL BaSE is offering 6 months of free legal advice to social entrepreneurs through its HL BaSE Training programme. Successful applicants will be matched with […]
Earlier this year, we conducted a comprehensive survey of our Mark Holders and other key stakeholders, to ensure our services continue to address the evolving needs of the growing social […]
Roots HR CIC is the UK’s specialist consultancy for human resources for the social sector. We enable organisations to continually improve performance and sustainability through better people management, whilst […]
Are you an aspiring social change maker in London, aiming to create social impact while generating income through your venture? Whether you have a promising idea, a venture in its […]
South Tyneside based Tara Mackings , Director of Tailored Leisure Company (TLC), was awarded a British Empire Medal in the HM King’s Birthday Honours List, for services to her community. […]
Lendology CIC has been recognised as a winner in the prestigious NatWest SE100 Awards 2023. This honour highlights their commitment to driving positive change and sustainability within the lending industry. […]
I’m not talking about dentists or crowns (although we do have a brilliant Mark Holder in Peninsula Dental that does this!), rather tax breaks for social enterprises and businesses that […]
We are delighted to have been named in the NatWest SE100 Index of the UK’s top 100 social enterprises. We are in esteemed company – congratulations to all the social […]
Rebel Supermarket HISBE is coming out of the last 3 years swinging! They may have got battered by covid and the cost-of-living crisis, but there’s nothing better to rally the […]
In Good Company is currently conducting research for their upcoming Good Report, looking at living sustainably, supporting small businesses with ethics and how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting both consumers and […]
The team at Iridescent Ideas are excited to launch their new project – SHE Plymouth – supporting women in Plymouth to explore their ideas for business or the community, increase […]
Roots HR CIC are delighted to offer the following FREE offerings to support charities and other social sector organisations: a FREE webinar on HR and Governance for Trustees a FREE […]
Eight social enterprises have won a spot on a unique business support programme led by Wates Group and Impact Hub London, giving them an opportunity to expand nationally and secure […]
Are you thinking of starting your own small business? Bath Spa University’s new Entrepreneurship for Beginners short course teaches you how to find your target audience, market your product or […]
The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland are back for 2023, celebrating the incredible work and impact of social enterprises across Scotland. The awards are a real opportunity to showcase the very […]
We recently partnered with Cambio and Flourish CIC to organise a series of successful events in Manchester, which brought together a vibrant community of individuals and organisations committed to extending […]
Applications are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards – the biggest celebration of the leading lights in the social enterprise movement. As well as the award for overall […]
bMoneyWize CIC is a multi-award winning and accredited social enterprise. We aim to empower individuals and families to make informed financial decisions by providing accessible, engaging, and practical financial […]
The MSc Business, Enterprise, and Management programme at Plymouth Marjon University is a fantastic opportunity for students from a range of backgrounds to enhance their skill development and launch themselves […]
Do you work in the fashion industry and want to learn more about sustainable business practices? Bath Spa University is running a new two day short course in ESG Essentials […]
Lendology CIC, a not-for-profit social enterprise lender, has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose. […]
We are excited to announce we have appointed three new Non-Executive Directors to our Board, as we embark on an ambitious growth trajectory. These new Directors, recruited through online board […]
Lendology, a social enterprise that provides affordable lending to homeowners, has released its first-ever Community Impact Report. The report highlights the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, promoting well-being […]
As a customer-focused organisation, we conduct an annual stakeholder survey to ensure our services continue to address the evolving needs of the growing social enterprise sector and create meaningful impact. […]
In a few weeks we are holding our Beyond Better Business conference in Manchester. It will be preceded by a drinks reception, which Andy Burnham will be attending the night beforehand, […]
W are excited to announce we have ten free bursary tickets available for our Beyond Better Business conference in Manchester on 17th May. This is possible thanks to kind support […]
Bath Spa University is running a new, fully funded creative digital programme, designed to help you pursue a new career. Over the 12 weeks, Click Start participants will learn digital […]
Are you a social enterprise in the construction sector? Impact Hub London and Wates, in partnership with the Postcode Innovation Trust and Travis Perkins, have just opened applications for ASSETS (Assisting […]
In response to the recent crisis impacting on the NHS and in particularly the surge in acute respiratory infections, social enterprise Mastercall has launched a new Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) […]
We were excited to host the latest meeting of our Social Enterprise Women’s Leadership Network last week, which coincided with the celebrations around International Women’s Day. We were joined by […]
Lendology, a Social Enterprise lender, this week announced its Fair Tax Accreditation, aimed at promoting transparency and ethical practices in the financial services industry. The accreditation outlines Lendology’s approach to […]
On this International Women’s Day let’s think differently and do the world a favour by acting differently. It’s not about more of the same with a ‘female’ badge attached to […]
Michaela Buck, the CEO of award-winning social enterprise healthcare provider Mastercall, has been shortlisted for the “Woman of Impact” category at the Impact Awards 2023. The award is in the […]
Each year, Empty Homes Week offers social enterprise lender Lendology an opportunity to demonstrate the action it is taking to bring empty homes back into use. Empty Homes Week is […]
Our Managing Director Lucy Findlay MBE has been named on a national index of the top women in social enterprise. The annual WISE100 list, created by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest Social […]
Sutton Coldfield-based department store, The ReUsers, celebrates ten years of trading this month. The social enterprise, part of the JERICHO group, which prevents waste from entering landfill by providing used […]
Iridescent Ideas CIC, which delivers business support for social enterprises and charities across the UK, is running a number of free workshops in February and March: Wednesday 15th February 10am […]
It’s hard to believe that today marks 13 years since we launched the Social Enterprise Mark. We are now officially a teenager! After a challenging few years, where we have, […]
The State of Social Enterprise survey is now live! Run every two years by Social Enterprise UK (SEUK), the State of Social Enterprise (SOSE) survey is the most comprehensive survey […]
Established in 1989, The Growth Company is an economic development agency which enables growth, creates jobs, and improves lives. We are an and are leading provider of education, skills, employment, […]
The Rediscovery Centre is the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland, a creative movement connecting people, ideas, and resources to support greener low-carbon living. We bring together the […]
We are currently recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager to cover a period of maternity leave (up to 12 months). We are looking for a consultative salesperson, preferably with experience […]
Launched as a partnership between Bath Spa University and 3SG, the Bath Social Impact Network brings together like-minded groups and individuals to improve and grow the social economy in Bath […]
As we embark on an ambitious growth trajectory to develop our international presence as an award-winning social enterprise accreditation authority, we are currently recruiting up to three new Non-Executive Directors […]
ProBono Alert is a new and simple tool that social enterprises and other good causes can access via Google Chrome. It’s a plugin that automatically tells you when free support […]
In a guest blog for Good Finance UK, Lucy explores common barriers to accessing finance, including her own lived experience as founding Managing Director of Social Enterprise Mark CIC, and […]
As we embark on our 13th year of providing clear and credible standards for the social enterprise sector, we remain committed to protecting the integrity of genuine social enterprises by […]
By Lucy Findlay MBE, Managing Director of Social Enterprise Mark CIC We welcome the findings of the Adebowale Commission on Social Investment, which states that a new approach is needed […]
As is our usual custom at the start of a new year, we have been reflecting on the previous year and have created a short video to share our key […]
Roots HR CIC is giving away an Agile Appraisal Toolkit worth £349, which is jam-packed full of useful guidance, templates, tools and a training webinar to support your social sector […]
We have recently been working with our friends at EFQM to learn how we can take a new approach to assessment as we scale our business. EFQM adopt a ‘volunteer […]
We wanted to take this opportunity to wish all our social enterprise community a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2022. It’s been another challenging year but once […]
Central to social enterprise is the principle that the generation of revenue from customers can be used to create a business that uses this revenue to create social value. Alongside […]
Businesses in the UK are encouraged to register before Christmas to confirm their place on the latest cohort of an industry-leading national management training course, which is being delivered by […]
Roots HR CIC is giving away a Probation Toolkit, worth £399, which is jam-packed full of useful guidance, templates, tools and a training webinar to support your social sector organisation. […]
We have an opportunity for an experienced Business Administrator to support our small team. This part-time role will be a key part of the team, providing general administrative support across […]
Just 2.2% of total mainstream business investment finance goes to female led start-ups. It’s estimated that this falls to a pitiful 0.0006% for black women. The levels of deal are […]
As a social enterprise, we hold ourselves accountable to the same standards that underpin our assessment of other social enterprises, which includes reporting on how social objectives are being achieved. […]
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for positive social change, today announced £4m in new equity investments from six new investors as well as an approved investment from its […]
Applications are open for this year’s Carer Friendly Business Awards. These awards, run by Forward Carers, celebrate businesses and organisations in the West Midlands that have taken steps to support […]
We have recently collaborated with Charity Bank on the latest instalment of their Meet an Expert series, where they bring together sector leaders to provide expert opinion and insights to […]
Roots HR CIC is giving away an Induction Toolkit, worth £349, which is jam-packed full of useful guidance, templates, tools and a training webinar to support your social sector organisation. […]
Are you an Impact Practitioner concerned more about creating social and environmental good than profit? Do you want to have a say in social enterprise policies, investments and strategies that will […]
Key Fund, a pioneering social investor, has achieved an economic impact of £447million over two decades across the North of England and the Midlands. The figure has been unveiled to […]
This blog was produced in collaboration with social enterprise bodies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Wages are a highly discussed topic across most sectors and […]
The recent Paralympic Games remind us how disability can motivate and challenge the public to see beyond the disabled stereotypes, but often the images and memories disappear quickly once they […]
Roots HR CIC is giving away a Pre-Employment Checks Toolkit, worth £349, jam-packed full of useful guidance, templates, tools and a training webinar to support your social sector organisation. This […]
Applications are now open for a lending scheme offering £500,000 worth of investment and support to 12 early-stage social ventures across Scotland. Big Issue Invest’s Power Up Scotland programme was […]
Discover your Social Impact Score in just 2 minutes with a new interactive quiz that Will Saunders at Good Will Studios has designed especially for Social Enterprises. Based on hundreds […]
The Social Enterprise Gold Mark was introduced almost seven years ago, providing a framework to encourage and recognise excellence in social enterprise, that encapsulated and built upon the standards established […]
We are delighted to have been recognised in the NatWest SE100 Index of the UK’s top social enterprises for the third year in a row. The SE100, which has been […]
Roots HR CIC is giving away a Recruitment Toolkit, worth £399, jam-packed full of useful guidance, templates, tools and a training webinar to support your social sector organisation. The Toolkit […]
By Mark Cockerton, Advisor on urgent healthcare & GP out-of hours services We will soon be having a(nother) reorganisation of the NHS. I’m assuming that readers will have read the […]
Forward Carers, a West Midlands based Carer and family support organisation, has recently had their good work recognised with several awards and accolades. As well as being Highly Commended by […]
Our 2021 stakeholder survey findings make for encouraging reading. Given the extreme challenges of the previous year, it was promising to see a general feeling of optimism for the future. […]
Our MD Lucy Findlay is proud to have been invited to join a new Business Advisory Board at Solent Business School. This Board, which brings together senior business leaders with […]
Today, we are excited to reveal the final winner of our 2021 Making a Mark competition, which celebrates and recognises the incredible impact created by social enterprises during the Covid-19 […]
“The difference between rich and poor is becoming more extreme, and as income inequality widens the wealth gap in major nations, education, health and social mobility are all threatened.” Helene D. […]
After a break last year due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are excited that our annual Making a Mark competition has returned for 2021. Earlier this year, we invited our […]
Earlier this year, we conducted a comprehensive survey of our community of accredited social enterprises, as well as wider stakeholders, to ensure our services continue to address the evolving needs […]
In 2019, we launched the Social Enterprise Disability Employment Mark (SEDEM); a new standard for social enterprises that primarily deliver social value through the employment of people with disabilities or […]
By Ed Mayo, Chief Executive of Pilotlight It seems simple enough; social enterprises should trade together more. It is a bootstrap way to build a social economy and emerging from […]
Are you passionate and driven to help build a better world and have experience in sales or business development? We have a vacancy for a Business Development Manager to join […]
A ground-breaking group of social enterprises, co-ops, think tanks, networks and funders, including Real Ideas, ask you to join them for four focused online sessions exploring The State of Us, […]
During the Covid pandemic, we have been keen to support our social enterprise community in any way we can. We recognise there is likely to be long-lasting economic consequences for […]
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for positive social change, has secured £1m in new equity investments from two investors. The Samworth Foundation has become the newest shareholder of […]
We are excited to announce we are working in partnership with social enterprise news network Pioneers Post to recognise and celebrate the fantastic stories of change that characterise the social […]
The cross party Health Devolution Commission, co-chaired by Andy Burnham and Norman Lamb, has recently published a response to the Integration and Innovation White Paper, which was published by the Department […]
By Fiona Walsh and Junior Graham Student Hubs is a national charity that works with five UK university partners to deliver extracurricular and in-curricular social action programmes. Each year, we […]
Second Shot Coffee, a social enterprise that trains, employs, and supports people affected by homelessness, has met recognised standards of good practice to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark. The […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March, Euclid Network has announced the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise, which features women leaders in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation […]
Do you need a way to de-stress and boost your positivity? WriteWell, a new online writing community designed to support mental health and wellbeing, offers people the opportunity to explore […]
We know that many social enterprises have been at the forefront of the response to Covid-19 and will also play a vital role in the recovery from this crisis, and […]
By Lucy Findlay (MD of Social Enterprise Mark CIC), Julie Hawker (Joint CEO of COSMIC) and Pauline Gannon (CEO of Social Impact Ireland) Like many, as three women leaders in […]
Are you a sustainable food business eager to grow? Impact Hub King’s Cross is seeking ethical food businesses to join Feeding the City: Accelerate, a 6-month programme to help your […]
We are looking to recruit a specialist Certification Panel to oversee the assessment process for our bespoke accreditations for the disability employment sector – the Social Enterprise Disability Employment Mark […]
Throughout the Covid crisis, we have been working with our partners across the social sector to ensure that appropriate support packages are available to get social businesses through this crisis. […]
Have you planned your workspace for 2021? Impact Hub King’s Cross brings social entrepreneurs together through an inspiring coworking office. They are part of one of the largest impact-driven networks, […]
By Calum Rosie, writer and correspondent for Immigrationnews.co.uk In a time when the world’s richest people have increased their wealth by $600bn, almost 100,000 people in the UK are facing […]
Social landlord Millfields Trust has commended their business tenants on their commitment, business acumen, diversity and bravery throughout this pandemic. A situation we all hope not to see again in […]
Renaisi can make your back office and finance processes more efficient, by streamlining processes and taking day-to-day tasks off your hands, resulting in time and cost savings for your organisation. […]
As we look to move into a new phase of growth we are keen to consult our stakeholders, in order to ensure our services address the evolving needs of the […]
The end of 2020 was a relief for many of us, but here we are in 2021 facing many of the same challenges, with the world seeming in many ways […]
By Lord John Bird, Founder of The Big Issue In 2016, I, an ex-beggar, ex-rough sleeper, ex-offender, ex-Marxist and an ex-racist (among other things) was elevated to the upper chamber […]
By Pete Goff, Head of Web Development at Cosmic At a time when face-to-face interactions are limited to 2-metre distances and people are staying at home, the online presence of […]
Social Enterprise Mark CIC is aware of the situation where former social enterprise Clarity & Co. is alleged to owe £200,000 in unpaid wages. In response to recent news articles, […]
In response to feedback on the difficulties experienced by many social enterprises in accessing Covid-19 financial support, we are working with our social economy partners to influence the government to […]
As we start a new year, it’s our usual custom to share our reflections on the previous year and to look to what the year ahead may bring. This year […]
We are delighted to announce we have appointed three new Non-Executive Directors to our Board, as we look to move into a new phase of growth. With over ten years’ […]
Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) is preparing to run the 2021 State of Social Enterprise (SOSE) survey; the definitive guide to the state of the social enterprise sector in the UK, […]
Life-changing technology, seaweed farming, transforming old plastic waste and a twist on artisan gin are just some of the brilliant new business ideas which are getting much needed expert help […]
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been recognised as the South West Regional Winner in The Health Equalities Award category of the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020 for its successful Community […]
To coincide with Social Enterprise Day (19th November), the University of Westminster has launched a new Social Enterprise MSc, which is the first course of its kind to gain official […]
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Social Impact Ireland to introduce social enterprise accreditation in the Republic of Ireland. We will be working in collaboration to enhance […]
Abbeycroft Leisure is at the heart of the communities in which they serve. One of the largest, independent leisure trusts in the UK, Abbeycroft manages 18 facilities across Suffolk and […]
Cosmic is an ethical IT agency, which specialises in website development, IT training courses, business consultancy, tech support, digital marketing and search engine optimisation. As a social enterprise, they work […]
HISBE is a social enterprise supermarket, which is transforming the food industry by challenging the way big supermarkets do business. They are all about making good food more accessible and […]
Lendology CIC is a social enterprise providing council-funded loans to homeowners for home repairs and improvements. As a social enterprise, there are no shareholders to pay dividends or profit to. […]
The Wesley is an independent 4-star hotel in Euston, London. The hotel is committed to sustainable business and social responsibility and is the only hotel to have been awarded the […]
Unfortunately, we are in the dreaded second wave and are now facing the resulting increased restrictions to all our lives again. We will be continuing to lobby for more support […]
Working with partners from across the social economy, we have written to the Chancellor to outline a number of proposals for the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review, which will broadly decide […]
A self-reflection tool for schools to consider their support for children in Armed Forces families has been launched today (Tuesday 20 October 2020) by the Service Children’s Progression Alliance (SCiP […]
The Africa Brand Summit has named Dr Louise van Rhyn, CEO of leadership and education non-profit, Symphonia for South Africa and founder of its flagship programme Partners for Possibility (PfP), […]
whatimpact.com is on a mission to ensure that resources reach those who need them most and have developed a two-sided marketplace that connects those seeking resources (social enterprises and charities), […]
Several Devonport and Stonehouse community businesses have been awarded a share of €50,000 to help restore nature and connect communities with Plymouth’s green spaces, as part of the Green Minds […]
The Social Entrepreneur Index 2020 campaign has wrapped up with the publication of the Index report, celebrating the social impact, creativity and innovation of 55 of the UK’s most inspiring […]
Is Social Enterprise a legal structure? What model can you adopt? How do you finance a purpose-driven business? These are questions we will explore in an upcoming webinar series with […]
Brighton’s rebel supermarket HISBE offers up some positive news in these challenging times. They’re announcing the opening of their second store and acknowledging that this is also a time of […]
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with UAE-based social enterprise Companies Creating Change (C3), who will act as our official representative to expand social enterprise accreditation in the […]
Recently I was interviewed about the possible barriers that women social enterprise leaders face in order to scale up their businesses, and it got me thinking: What do we mean […]
By Dr Sally Kah, social entrepreneurship researcher and lecturer in business Build Back Better should win the popular slogan of the year. In fact, we should call 2020: We Failed, […]
Symphonia for South Africa is celebrating the inclusion of its flagship programme, Partners for Possibility (PfP), in the the Vanguard cohort of the Million Lives Club (MLC), a global initiative […]
The Health Devolution Commission, an independent and cross party inquiry into the value and accountability of devolved health systems, has published its final report ‘Building Back Health and Prosperity‘. In […]
Heidi Fisher of Make an Impact CIC is undertaking some research to look at the barriers to scaling social enterprises – with a view to identifying if the barriers that […]
As we experience the shocks of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s clear that the effects will go on for many years, and has revealed cracks in our society that have long […]
Through our recent work with partners across the social sector, it has become clear that many social enterprises have experienced challenges when applying for government loans via mainstream banks. In […]
New social enterprise travel agency Charitable Travel has launched a partnership with The Mintridge Foundation and Atlantic City USA to provide free, Olympic inspired, ‘Weekday Wellness’ sessions for families to […]
New research from the New Economics Foundation has showed that only 6% of the UK public want to return to the same type of economy as before the coronavirus outbreak, […]
Today is National Employability Day; an opportunity for employment support organisations and employers to celebrate their hard work supporting people to enter or progress in employment. The theme this year […]
Most of us are aware that more diversity within the workplace leads to a better performing business. The WEF recently published a report that shows overwhelming evidence for this. Increasing […]
A new type of travel business has launched – Charitable Travel is a social enterprise with the clear aim of ensuring travel is a force for good, helping holidaymakers combine […]
Tobias Recruitment Group is a new Plymouth-based recruiting specialist with a difference. They are one of the only recruitment businesses set up as a Community Interest Company (CIC), where at […]
Devon-based social enterprise Cosmic has cut 60,000 miles of driving during lockdown by transitioning to virtual skills training delivery. The company has a vision to inspire people to achieve success […]
UPDATE 09/06/2020 In the below blog, which I wrote at the end of April, I spoke about now being the time to #BuildBackBetter and how we need a new vision […]
Richard Curtis CBE, Paul Polman, Michael Izza and leaders of more than 100 renowned companies, charities, universities, and trade associations have called on the UK Government to ensure the UN […]
In partnership with Cambridge Judge Business School, Barclays has developed the Barclays Back to Business Programme – a free online toolkit to identify and build resilience and recovery plans, which […]
The University of Winchester is planning to welcome new and returning students onto its campus and into student accommodation at the start of the new academic year in September. The […]
In an effort to ease immediate cashflow pressures on social enterprises, we are pleased to offer monthly payment plans for our Aspiring Social Enterprise and Social Enterprise Mark accreditations. For […]
Symphonia for South Africa is celebrating 10 years since the launch of its flagship programme, Partners for Possibility, which was launched with the aim of developing leadership capacity among school principals […]
As we look to embark on an ambitious growth trajectory, we are currently recruiting two new board members to help move the business forward and reach new markets. We are […]
Together with our partners from across the social economy, we welcome the recent Government announcement that £85million is being released in a significant step towards saving the sector, in response […]
We have joined other national business networks to call on the Government to adopt a more nuanced approach to protect vulnerable workers from the effects of the current crisis. The […]
Do you have a business idea that could help people or the environment? The Heart of the South West Enhance Social Enterprise Programme is offering four fully funded webinars, which […]
By Ishita Ranjan, Project Manager at Good Finance It’s been over a month now since we went into lockdown, and as individuals and businesses fight to adapt, we are all […]
We are working with partners in the social economy to call on the Government to make some small changes to the way it is currently distributing business support, to ensure […]
Roots HR CIC has extended its FREE HR advice line services for the smallest social sector employers, funded by its trading surpluses. Social sector employers with a turnover of under […]
South African leadership development programme Partners for Possibility is working tirelessly to help prepare their community for a post Covid-19 world, by building a body of knowledge around the leadership […]
We are pleased to be supporting the Health Devolution Commission; a piece of thought leadership work in which five former health ministers (along with other senior figures from the health […]
The rate of current social and economic change is breath-taking. My second visit to Siberia will forever be associated not only with the horrors unfolding in Western Europe but also […]
We realise this is an extremely challenging and uncertain time for individuals, businesses and society in general. We are here to support our network and the wider social enterprise community […]
Social investors realise that this will be a challenging time for the charities and social enterprises they work with, many of whom work with the most vulnerable people Along with […]
In response to the current coronavirus outbreak, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Ethical Angel, which will harness tech and people-power to provide free, virtual support to […]
The RSA is offering all social enterprises currently accredited by Social Enterprise Mark CIC a fast track membership to become RSA Fellows. Social Enterprise Mark CIC’s partnership with the RSA […]
Given the current situation, we wanted to reach out to our network to remind you that we are here to help in any way we can. First and foremost, we […]
By Jane Hatton, Founder/Director of Evenbreak There is much talk about the disability employment gap and its causes. At Evenbreak, we wanted to find out from the real experts (disabled […]
We are excited to welcome Professor Linda Drew as the new Chair of the Social Enterprise Mark CIC Board of Directors. Linda is a creative education champion with experience as […]
Future Make, presented by Real Ideas Organisation, is a holiday club in Plymouth that features a series of groundbreaking programmes and projects for children aged 7 – 11 years old. […]
By Kath Walkling, Account Executive at Byfield Consultancy Social Enterprises – A Marked Distinction Currently there is no single UK-wide legal definition for social enterprises. Within the social enterprise sector, […]
Our 10-year anniversary has given me cause to reflect more so than usual. To me, the world seems to have become much less transparent and harder to negotiate. What you […]
The University of Winchester has become the newest member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), underlining its commitment to tackling the significant global challenges the world now faces, […]
HISBE Food CIC, a social enterprise and sustainable supermarket in Brighton, is targeting a £450,000 bond raise through an investment crowdfunding campaign on the Triodos Crowdfunding platform. HISBE’s mission is […]
Today (1st February) marks ten years since the national launch of the Social Enterprise Mark. We are so excited to reach this milestone and are proud of what we have […]
Nominations are now open for the 2020 UK Social Entrepreneur Index, which returns for a second year after celebrating the success of 29 of the UK’s most inspiring social entrepreneurs […]
As is my usual custom as we begin a new year, I wanted to share my reflections on 2019 and look ahead to what 2020 (and a new decade!) may […]
The social sector is feeling the pressure of meeting an increase in demand for services, while dealing with widespread budget cuts, new research from Charity Bank reveals. Charity Bank polled 182 social […]
We are excited to announce the Social Enterprise Mark is now included in the impact framework for the CoGo app, which makes it easy for consumers to find businesses that […]
We are excited to be supporting the University of Westminster as they develop new postgraduate courses specifically for the social enterprise sector. These courses will be aimed at current staff […]
Recently there has been a flurry of news and a growing acceptance from the public that the brand of capitalism that puts the shareholders’ interest above all else, is broken. […]
Professor Joy Carter DL, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester, has been appointed as the University and GuildHE representative on the council of the Climate Commission for UK Higher and […]
New research by the TUC and the High Pay Centre shows the extent to which financial returns to shareholders are dramatically outpacing wages across the wider economy. Between 2014 and […]
I loved the recent Social Enterprise World Forum, not necessarily for the speeches (as I was busy running our stand so didn’t see those), but for the inspirational people that […]
As we face an environmental and social crisis, we don’t have the time to slowly push for change, we must demand it, and demand it happens now. Now is the […]
By Richard Cobbett, Assessment and Compliance Manager Arguably, what principally distinguishes a social enterprise from other forms of commercial enterprise – including other types of “social business” – is the […]
Symphonia for South Africa is pleased to announce that its flagship programme, Partners for Possibility (PfP), has been selected as an official member of the Million Lives Club (MLC), a […]
We are pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors. Professor Linda Drew is a creative education champion with experience as a board member and trustee in […]
By Chris Walkling Working in a Mental Health setting, I have been a frontline witness to the many challenges my clients faced in their daily lives. And yet, surprisingly, one of […]
The Aston Business School Productivity through People programme is back for 2020 and is now accepting applications. Productivity through People is a unique six-month national programme that has stemmed from […]
Disability and learning skills specialist Realise Futures has launched a campaign aimed at boosting the number of people with disabilities into work in the East of England. The #WhyNot – […]
Now more than ever is a time for social entrepreneurs to celebrate. Not only to recognise where they have come from, but to look to the future and inspire and […]
University of Winchester teacher training students are set to be among the world’s first United Nations accredited Climate Change Teachers. Winchester is the first university in the world to offer […]
The Aston University Programme for Small Business Growth aims to support SMEs to grow by increasing their turnover and creating jobs within Coventry and Warwickshire and Greater Birmingham and Solihull. […]
Partnering organisations, funders, schools, business leaders and other interested parties will once again gather in Cape Town and Johannesburg this October to celebrate the continually expanding footprint of the Partners […]
Given our current political situation we see the negative effects of self-interest and not seeing other points of view at first hand. Many of us ask, why can’t we all […]
If you haven’t already, how do you get started with video marketing? If you do use online video, how do you make it most effective and achieve measurable results? It […]
BECO., the social enterprise soap brand, is taking a new approach to business, calling on competitors and UK employers to take a stand when it comes to recruitment. 1 in […]
Organisations with a well communicated social purpose build stronger relationships – with employees, clients, funders and investors, suppliers and the wider community alike. Building social value builds your bottom line. […]
Do you ever wish you knew someone really experienced in business to talk over a tricky decision you have to make that will affect the future of your social enterprise? […]
I was delighted to be involved in judging applications for the inaugural Social Entrepreneur Index earlier this year – it’s always great to see more people join the social enterprise […]
Top executives from some of South Africa’s most prominent companies traded their usual routine of boardroom meetings for classroom lessons when they participated in the one-of-a-kind Execs Back 2 School […]
In our effort to provide a comprehensive pathway to support social enterprises of all sizes to meet recognised standards of good practice and excellence, we have introduced a new lower […]
Urgent care provider and Social Enterprise Gold Mark holder Integrated Care 24 (IC24) has rolled out a new starters’ gift box to give a warm welcome to its new recruits. […]
True Leaders; A film project exploring authenticity and ethics in leadership Tim Segaller is a leadership coach and mindfulness trainer, who recently ran a workshop at the Social Enterprise Mark CIC […]
By Rachel Fell, Business Development Manager Buenos Dias! Hola, me llama Rachel Fell. Which, translated to English is … Good Day! Hello, my name is Rachel Fell. This is about […]
Friday 28th June was the fourth UK Employability Day; a day for employers and employment support organisations to celebrate their hard work supporting people to enter or progress in employment. […]
This September and October, Charity Bank is partnering with NCVO and other sector leaders to deliver a series of regional half day seminars. Complimentary tickets are available for trustees, directors, […]
By Rebecca Dray, CEO of Society Profits A growing movement across the USA is getting a substantial boost this month, as we launch Society Profits in Michigan, bringing with us […]
Millfields Trust chose the best day of the year, the Summer Solstice, to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. With guests including Board Members and tenants past and present, stakeholders and friends […]
We are excited to introduce a new addition to our social enterprise accreditation portfolio. The Aspiring Social Enterprise accreditation will support new and aspiring social enterprises to get started on […]
Charity Bank has announced a £5 million deposit injection from the independent charitable trust Power to Change. With seven in ten people agreeing that charities should invest their savings and […]
We are excited to announce we have signed a new franchise agreement to take our unique Social Enterprise Mark accreditation to the USA. The agreement grants an exclusive licence to […]
We are pleased to welcome Luke Joy-Smith to our Board of Directors. Luke has worked within the Learning Disabilities field for over 25 years, both within the NHS and the […]
We welcome the fact that the government is considering trying to use its buying power to increase social value. If this is to be achieved successfully it will not only […]
The University of Winchester has pledged to eliminate all unnecessary single-use plastic by December 2020 and calls on individuals and the higher education sector to stand up and take action […]
By Heather Kelly, Founder of Aura Wellbeing “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of the water.” Benjamin Franklin Keeping our wells abundant, thriving with water is […]
FamilyCarersNet, a social enterprise providing vital support for unpaid carers, was announced as the winner of our 2019 Making a Mark competition at a special celebration at our conference in […]
