Social Enterprise UK’s Director of Research and Policy, Emily Darko, looks at the government’s consultation on procurement and social value, what its proposed changes may mean for social enterprises and how they can be improved, arguing that key to everything is a change in culture. At Social Enterprise UK, we’ve long pushed for a public … Continued
Discover how social enterprise NEMI is creating jobs and opportunities for refugees
Based in Oxford, Tap Social Movement are on a mission to reduce reoffending through employment in brewing, baking and running hospitality venues. To date across its five sites, they have created more than 100,000 hours of paid meaningful employment for prison-leavers, with 30% of their hospitality and production teams having lived experience of the UK criminal … Continued
Discover how WYK Digital deliver a contract for the Department of Education creating opportunities for young people in digital marketing and tech jobs
After 20 years, at the end of March 2025, Richard Beard will be handing over the reins as Chief Executive of JERICHO, a leading Birmingham charity and family of seven sustainable social enterprises. JERICHO is an award-winning charity that provides supported work opportunities for people facing extreme challenges in getting a job. The organisation primarily … Continued
Clean for Good has recently accredited as a Living Pension Employer. As an early adopter of the Living Pension
At its recent AGM in the City of London, social enterprise cleaning company Clean for Good announced that it was sharing 50% of its distributed profits with its workers. At a time when many employers are concerned about rising employment costs, this social business is showing that by investing in its workers it can deliver … Continued
New analysis on our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre provides regional breakdowns of our sector across the country – overall painting a vibrant picture of the many and varied social enterprises from Cornwall to Cumbria, driving positive change despite complex economic challenges.