From crew to creation: how the Buy Social Corporate Challenge helped build Stitch 

If you’ve ever doubted the value of your business network, consider the following: one business was set up because clients kept asking for a particular kind of service. That network was SEUK’s Buy Social Corporate Challenge.  Connection Crew is a social enterprise that has been creating opportunities for people affected by homelessness for two decades, providing event crew work, paying staff at least the London … Continued

Brewed with purpose: NEMI Teas releases 2025 Impact Report showcasing record growth and social change

NEMI Teas, the award-winning London-based social enterprise, has officially released its 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights a landmark year of operational growth, environmental milestones, and life-changing employment opportunities for refugees resettling in the UK. Operating through a unique business model that prioritises social impact over private shareholder value, NEMI Teas combines a premium, 100% … Continued

Social enterprises to government: back us and we’ll fix the labour market

Several social enterprise leaders recently met with government to share how they could be supported to create more jobs President Trump’s invasion of Iran and the associated financial tremors aren’t making it easy currently, but economic growth remains the government’s priority. Key to that will be a more resilient labour market, one that delivers secure, … Continued

ChangeKitchen CIC CEO named as one of 2026’s leading UK female founders

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

Connection Crew marks 20 Years of fighting homelessness

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