Has the government got it right on social value? Fill in our short survey to tell policy makers what you think. The government has recently announced changes to the way it spends money on goods and services to create social value. We really do welcome Andy Burnham’s emphasis and dedication to social value, but alongside … Continued
Our Head of Public Affairs, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, looks into what the latest government reshuffle might mean for social enterprises. Since the Labour government came into office, we have begun to see formal and informal realignments within our democracy and politics. Unquestionably, this will have an impact on the direction of our sector, its future and … Continued
Discover how WYK Digital deliver a contract for the Department of Education creating opportunities for young people in digital marketing and tech jobs
RIFT Social Enterprise is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that delivers self-employment services across the UK, with its main focus being on a 12-month one-to-one support for people interested in working for themselves. Its vision is to be the leading provider of self-employment support for marginalised people, and its mission is to empower participants to … Continued
Better leisure centres across the UK are partnering with the Department for Education’s Skills for Life campaign. The initiative aims to encourage people not only to focus on health and fitness goals this January but take a more comprehensive approach to personal development. Specialist advisers from the Government’s National Careers Service will be based at … 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.
Our response to the Labour Government’s first Budget
After prolonged campaigning with and for our members, the Government has announced the ‘Covid backlog bonus’ in the NHS pay deal will also include social enterprise healthcare providers.