Vision

Our vision is for social enterprise to be widely recognised and accepted as a successful business model, leading to a thriving and entrepreneurial social enterprise sector trading in order to fulfil social purposes.

Mission

Our mission is to be the voice of social enterprise, through being a progressive, authoritative body that brings together all types of social enterprises in the UK.

Strategic Objectives:

1. Promote the benefits of social enterprise through the media, campaigning and events
2. Promote best practice amongst social enterprises through networks and publications
3. Inform the policy agenda working with key decision makers
4. Keep up to date and in line with current policy and practice  
5. Engage in intelligent networking and providing accurate information 
6. Consult with members and other stakeholders to develop our views, activities and areas of focus
7. Build the social enterprise evidence base
8. Be a dynamic organisation, challenging the status quo and adopting new ways of doing things
9. Embrace Diversity 
10. Be professional, true and reliable