NEMI – the refugees brewing up business growth
Discover how social enterprise NEMI is creating jobs and opportunities for refugees
Invest in Tap Social Movement
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
WYK Digital
Discover how WYK Digital deliver a contract for the Department of Education creating opportunities for young people in digital marketing and tech jobs
20 years, 7 social enterprises, £4 million turnover, 1 huge legacy.
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 is the first cleaning company in the UK to become a Living Pension Employer
Clean for Good has recently accredited as a Living Pension Employer. As an early adopter of the Living Pension
Social-purpose cleaning company gives 50% of its distributed profits to workers
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 research on UK social enterprise activity marks global awareness day
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.
Cockpit’s celebrated winter open studios returns this November with over 175 artist-makers to discover
Over two weekends this November, Winter Open Studios returns to Cockpit for a festive celebration ofcreativity and making (21–24 November and 29 November–1 December). At this unique shopping event, you’ll discover the work of leading craftspeople and up-and-coming makers, all created in their studios at Cockpit in Bloomsbury and Deptford, with price points to suit … Continued