How Tarem Services are taking on in-work poverty
Find out how Tarem Services are tackling in-work poverty in the cleaning industry.
YMCA homeless accommodation in London secures £8.8m funding from socially-motivated Unity Trust Bank
Thousands of young homeless people in London are to continue to benefit from a new state-of-the-art home following a seven-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank.
Can social enterprise revitalise purpose?
By June O’Sullivan, CEO of London Early Years Foundation I have a vested interest in reviewing this book Vitalising Purpose: The Power of the Social Enterprise Difference in Public Services as I wrote a chapter! But really, I was interested to read the 17 essays from people who are running social enterprises or supporting them … Continued
Saluting our sisters: Black women talk social enterprise
Social enterprises, by their very nature, have social change embedded into their mission statement. This presents a clear opportunity to address issues of racial, cultural and professional inequality through the lens of business. We spoke to Black women inspiring change through their purpose-led approach, highlighting this Black History Month’s apt theme “saluting our sisters”. Soul … Continued
Publication of the Alternative Business Review
Social Enterprise UK has collaborated with the Co-operative Party, to produce a new report exploring how we can make the UK the best place to start an alternative business. Alternative businesses, including social enterprises and co-operatives are key for delivering shared prosperity and building a more resilient economy. However, many of these businesses face distinct … Continued
Social Enterprise UK responds to the expansion of the Dormant Assets Scheme
In these troubled times, it is welcome that the expanded Dormant Asset Scheme will provide £880 million to essential causes, including through social investment and a Community Wealth Fund.
How to support under-reached communities back into employment: the need for specialist support
In this webinar, we heard from Camilla Rigby, the Co-Founder of the Women’s Work Lab CIC – a South-West based social enterprise that helps mums transform their lives by rebuilding confidence and helping them on their journey to find work that works for them and their families.
A spotlight on Black-led social enterprises
For Black History Month we are spotlighting a few Black-led social enterprises which are breaking down barriers, creating opportunities and transforming lives.