Sophie Short - Social Enterprise Mark CIC

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Marketing and Communications Officer at Social Enterprise Mark CIC

Entries by Sophie Short

Diary from a whistle-stop tour to Taiwan

October 2, 2015/in Lucy Findlay's Blog/by Sophie Short

During September, I was invited by the Taiwanese government to speak at 2 conferences over 2 days in 2 cities – the capital Taipei and another big city in the centre […]

What makes Social Enterprise Mark certification different?

September 25, 2015/in Lucy Findlay's Blog/by Sophie Short

There is often confusion between the various ‘badges’, ‘identifiers’ and ‘certifications’ available to organisations looking to prove their social and ethical credentials, and we are often met with questions about the relationship […]

If The Government Are Serious About Halving The Disability Employment Gap…

September 25, 2015/in Guest Blog/by Sophie Short

By Steve Hawkins, CEO of Pluss Credit to the Government for being so clear. They want to halve the disability employment gap. That’s the difference between the percentage of people with […]

TheGivingMachine Named ‘Most Trusted Social Enterprise’

September 24, 2015/in Markholder News/by Sophie Short

Social Enterprise Mark holder TheGivingMachine received the award for Most Trusted Social Enterprise at the very first UK Trust Awards. The award was presented to Richard Morris, CEO and Founder of TheGivingMachine, […]

Act like Amazon or save the Amazon?

September 8, 2015/in Guest Blog/by Sophie Short

By Isabelle De Grave, Charity Bank We can choose to buy from, work for, and even set up companies that have a sense of purpose beyond profit. But how do […]

Social enterprise soap brand offers bathroom luxury with a conscience

September 1, 2015/in Markholder News/by Sophie Short

The Soap Co. – a new luxury soap brand, directly creating employment for blind or otherwise disabled or disadvantaged people, has been launched today by Social Enterprise Mark Holder Clarity […]

Hooked on government support…

August 28, 2015/in Lucy Findlay's Blog/by Sophie Short

…from one dependency to another You can’t have failed to notice the high profile fall of Kid’s Company over the last few months. It reminded me of some of the dangers […]

Have your say on social enterprise in Devon and Somerset

August 20, 2015/in SEM News/by Sophie Short

The Heart of the South West LEP is currently conducting a survey of social enterprises across the region, and we encourage all regional Mark Holders to get involved. In order […]

University Commended by Council for Commitment to Social Enterprise

August 12, 2015/in Markholder News, Uncategorized/by Sophie Short

The Plymouth-based University of St Mark & St John has been commended by Plymouth City Council Leader Tudor Evans, in recognition of its commitment to social enterprise. It has become […]

Social Enterprise shares results of UK trust survey

January 2, 2015/in SEM News/by Sophie Short

The Social Enterprise Mark Company has commissioned a survey to explore the issue of trust among UK adults. The survey explores attitudes within an individual’s own social circle as well […]

About Sophie Short

Entries by Sophie Short

Diary from a whistle-stop tour to Taiwan

What makes Social Enterprise Mark certification different?

If The Government Are Serious About Halving The Disability Employment Gap…

TheGivingMachine Named ‘Most Trusted Social Enterprise’

Act like Amazon or save the Amazon?

Social enterprise soap brand offers bathroom luxury with a conscience

Have your say on social enterprise in Devon and Somerset

University Commended by Council for Commitment to Social Enterprise

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