Press releases
March 2010
Social Enterprise Business Support Programme
The Coalition is bringing together the work of two existing business support projects in order to promote sharing and maximise the benefit for social enterprise.
David Cameron signs up to Social Enterprise Charter
David Cameron has become the latest MP to sign the Social Enterprise Coalition’s charter, adding his name today to a growing list that includes Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs.
February 2010
Social enterprise movement calls for ‘no more business as usual'
The Social Enterprise Coalition has today urged the next government to support social enterprise to increase its contribution to the economy threefold by 2020.
Health and Social Care Conference
Register to attend the Coalition's Health and Social Care conference taking place in London on 16th March.
Apply for the Social Enterprise Mark
The Social Enterprise Mark has now launched. Find out more and apply to recieve the Mark for your business here.
New blog post!
The Coalition's CEO, Peter Holbrook, has posted a new blog reflecting on the recent Voice10 conference. Read his highlights from the event here.
'Social enterprises: winning with 2012' London event
Join us on 30 March 2010, at this free London event to discuss the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for social enterprises. Presentations, discussion and Q&A session. Register now.
BAME event series
The Coalition, in partnership with social enterprise regional networks, is hosting a series of events in across England to inform the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community about the business opportunities available to them through social enterprise.
All the news from Voice10!
Voice10 has now drawn to a close after two days of social enterprise networking and debate...and some phenomenal circus perfomers! Find out where to go for a full round up.
Win the ultimate social enter-prize!
The Social Enterprise Ambassador programme has just launched its first-ever mentoring competition, offering an exclusive one on one session with one of the 28 ambassadors.
January 2010
Day one of Voice10 sets a challenge for social enterprise
Peter Holbrook, CEO of the Coalition, said he wanted to see a threefold increase in the contribution that social enterprises make to the GDP in the next ten years.
Brand new Coalition blog!
The Coaliton's new CEO Peter Holbrook kicks off his new blog with a post reflecting on his first weeks in the new role and his hopes for the Social Enterprise Mark.
Inventory of UK social enterprises offering post office services
The Coalition has been commissioned to construct a national inventory of social enterprises that offer post office and postal services.
Social Enterprise in Prisons and Probation Services released
The Coalition has published a report which maps social enterprise activity in the field of prisons and probation services. The report was commissioned by the National Offender Management Service and written by Concilium.
Senior Research Officer
The Social Enterprise Coalition is now recruiting for a Senior Research Officer on a short-term contract. If you think you can make an active contribution to the future of social enterprise read more on our job pages
December 2009
Goodbye from Jonathan Bland
Jonathan Bland steps down after six years, and thanks those who have inspired him along the way.
Highlights from 2009
This past year was a busy and exciting one for all of us here at the Coalition. Read about what we've done with and on behalf of our members in 2009.
Brighter Future Workshop takes home top prize at Awards
The Social Enterprise Awards gave out prizes last night to the best social enterprises in the UK, including Brighter Future Workshop, Global Ethics, Pack-IT, Bikeworks, and Holbrook Centre for Autism.
November 2009
Number 10 hosts winners of Social Enterprise Awards
Winners of the Social Enterprise Awards for England were honoured at a reception at 10 Downing Street.
New research released on Social Enterprise Day
Results of the first ever ‘State of Social Enterprise’ survey were released November 19 and they find optimism and growth in the sector, particularly when compared with other businesses.
Social Enterprise Mark coming in the New Year
The Social Enterprise Coalition and RISE have officially entered into a joint venture that will administer a new national Social Enterprise Mark, which will be launched in the New Year.
National winner of the Social Enterprise photography competition revealed
A photo capturing the excitement of a group of young people graduating from a project supported by social enterprise has won the 2nd Annual Social Enterprise Photography competition.
Take our job creation survey
We would like to know more about the plans social enterprises have to create jobs over the coming months. We especially want to know more about your experiences with the Government’s Future Jobs Fund. Please click 'read more' to get to the survey.
Social Enterprise Day is today!
Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, today is the day to celebrate social enterprise. Find out what the Social Enterprise Coalition has planned to mark the occasion.
Coalition response to Social Investment Wholesale Bank
The Coalition has released its response to the latest announcement on the Social Investment Wholesale Bank included in this weeks Pre-Budget Report
CIC Regulator Response released
The CIC Regulator has now published its Response and Impact Assessment to the Consultation on the Dividend and Interest Caps.
Coalition appoints three new Board members
The Coalition has now appointed the final three members to its Board. The new additions will join the six members elected in September and, along with two executive directors from the Coalition, make up the new Board of 12.
Shortlists for the national heats of the Social Enterprise Awards unveiled
The Social Enterprise Coalition and its partners in the nations have now unveiled the shortlists for the Social Enterprise Awards 2009. Each nation will crown winners in three different categories who will then go on to compete for the UK wide prizes.
October 2009
Coalition response on delivering secure low carbon electricity
The Coalition has now published a response to the consultation on delivering secure low carbon electricity and submitted it to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Liberal Democrats and social enterprises connect over breakfast
On 27 October, the Social Enterprise Coalition and the LGA Liberal Democrats co-hosted a breakfast meeting in Westminster. Amongst the attendees at the event was Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP.
Last day for schools in England to apply for social enterprise awards
Schools in England which are running their own social enterprise have until TODAY, Monday 26th October to apply to win in the Social Enterprise Awards.
BAME strategy launched
A new strategy to encourage Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities into social enterprise was launched on October 22 at an event in London for BAME female entrepreneurs.
Project Communications Officer
The Social Enterprise Coalition is now recruiting for a Project Communications Officer. You can find out more information on the role and how to apply on our social enterprise job pages.
Social enterprise BAME event
Book now for our upcoming BAME event entitled 'Women Making a Difference through Business'. The event is a free all-day event on October 21 in London, designed to inspire, empower and inform the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women about the business of social enterprise.
Response to the social investment wholesale bank
The Coalition stresses the need for a wholesaler but says that it needs to be independent, risk-taking and flexible, and that eligibilty should reflect the diversity of social enterprise.
Manifesto workshops
In the run-up to the next election the Coalition will be holding a series of workshops for its members and social enterprises to help shape its manifesto.
September 2009
Social Enterprise Coalition names new CEO
The Social Enterprise Coalition has announced that Peter Holbrook will become its new chief executive officer following the departure of Jonathan Bland in the New Year.
Thank you for your photos!
The deadline has now passed for the 2009 Social Enterprise Day Photography competition. Winners announced on November 19!
Social enterprise in schools awards
Apply now to win in the Social Enterprise Awards - schools category - a nationwide competition that will find and reward Britain’s best social enterprises. Closing date October 26.
Apply to join the Social Enterprise Coalition's board
The Coalition is seeking to appoint three additional board members (unpaid positions) to compliment those elected through its Council.