Exceptional Individuals is a social enterprise supporting neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia, into and within work. The organisation was founded 10 years ago by Matt Boyd, drawing on his own lived experience of unemployment and navigating work as a neurodivergent person. What began with the simple aim of supporting just … Continued
Dr Birgit Kehrer, founder of award-winning ChangeKitchen CIC based in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, has been recognised as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs. Birgit, who founded her business in 2010, will be featured alongside leading female founders from across the country as part of Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign, which celebrates … Continued
During International Homelessness Week, social enterprise Connection Crew brought together over 70 leaders from social enterprises, homelessness charities, event partners and impact-driven organisations to celebrate 20 years of delivering employment pathways for people affected by homelessness. Since 2005, Connection Crew has: Connection Crew released its 20 Year Impact Report at the event which featured three … Continued
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