Social Franchising: A Guide for Franchisees

A guide to social franchising from the perspective of the franchisee. Get practical advice on how to decided if franchising is the right choice, selecting a franchise and building a successful franchise relationship. This guide accompanies the Social Franchising Manual. Published 2011

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Social Enterprise UK report lifts the lid on the future of British business

A major new report into how business is conducted in the UK today reveals the continued growth of the Social Enterprise movement.
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Thank God It's Social: Co-working Friday's for Social Entrepreneurs

Join us on the last Friday of the month for a day of co-working and an evening of drinks with our like minded community of social entrepreneurs. Whether you are interested in becoming a member, or just want to come in for the day, Thank God It's Social (or #TGIS for short) is a great opportunity to see the Impact Hub King's Cross community in action.
The Future of Business - State of Social Enterprise Survey 2017

The 2017 State of Social Enterprise Report, supported by Santander, is the largest, most representative survey of social enterprises in the UK. It shows a commercially resilient sector outperforming mainstream SMEs when it comes to turnover growth, innovation, business optimism, start-up rates, diversity in leadership and more. It points towards the Future of Business.

Start your Social Enterprise

This guide takes you through the start-up essentials. Sponsored by NatWest.
12 Steps to Embedding Social Value Priorities in Health and Care Commissioning

SEUK have put together A 12 step approach for commissioners looking to make the most of social value in health and care commissioning building on the findings of the Health and Social Value Programme.
Social Enterprise Explained

Just getting interested in social enterprise? This guide is for anyone who might want to start, buy from, invest in, commission from, or support social enterprises. Sponsored by Unity Trust Bank. Published October 2012
Procuring for Good PowerPoint

The findings of Procuring for Good - a report published by Social Enterprise UK looking at the extent to which local authorities are using the Social Value Act- are summarised in this PowerPoint presentation for those wishing to share them with colleagues.
The Social Enterprise Supply Chain Guide

This guide is for big businesses and other organisations interested in buying goods and services from the UK's social enterprise sector.
Social Investment Explained

The aim of this guide is to give you an overview of the UK social investment market and help you to work out whether and how it's relevant to your organisation.
The Power of Partnerships: Working with the VCSE sector for Health

This resource offers practical tools and support to CCGs, HWBs and VCSE organisations to develop effective partnerships to deliver better health care. Published February 2013.
Working with the Public Sector: Busting the Myths

A myth-busting guide produced with Anthony Collins Solicitors to help social enterprises navigate procurement rules and processes, and for contracting public bodies who want to commission for social value and work with social enterprises. Published January 2013
The Social Value Guide

Local authority or public body? This guide is designed to help you embed social value in all your commissioning and procurement practices. November 2012. The Social Value Guide, produced in association with Anthony Collins Solicitors, aims to help those affected by the Social Value Act, which came into force in January 2013.
Why Social Enterprise: A Guide for Charities

Charities can diversify their income streams by looking to social enterprise. This guide offers practical tips and advice on the issues to consider before trading.

Start your Social Enterprise

This guide takes you through the start-up essentials. Sponsored by NatWest.
Who we are

WE'RE THE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BODY FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Our members aren't just social enterprises. They also include private businesses, charities and public sector organisations who support our vision of a world where social enterprise is the usual way of doing business.
1. What are social enterprises?
UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017

Applications for the 2017 UK Social Enterprise awards have now closed. Shortlisted applicants will be announced in September. See here for info on booking tickets to this year's Awards Ceremony.
2. What social enterprises already exist?
What is it all about?

Social enterprises are businesses which a set up to change the world. Like traditional businesses they aim to make a profit but it’s what they do with their profits that sets them apart – reinvesting or donating it to create positive social change. Social enterprises exist in nearly every sector from consumer goods to healthcare, community energy to creative agencies, restaurants to facilities management. Well known examples include The Big Issue, Divine Chocolate and the Eden Project.
Join us

Our membership is a network that includes all the leading lights of the UK social enterprise movement from community organisations to consumer products. Join us and help us shape our movement.
6. What are the legal structures for social enterprises?
Buy Social Corporate Challenge

A group of high profile businesses are aiming to spend £1 billion with social enterprises by 2020 as part of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge. Take up the challenge and make your spend go further.
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The Social Value Difference in Health and Care Commissioning

This short report details the difference social value can make in health and care commissioning, and shares learning for other commissioning authorities to make the most of social value. Read more