‘We could do more’ social enterprises tell the government
The key highlights from the first evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy APPG’s inquirt into growing diverse business models
Our economy needs good growth, not just any growth – and social value has a critical role to play
By Andrew O’Brien, Director of Policy and Impact at Demos “I am determined to do everything in my power to galvanise growth; determined for this country to be the highest growing economy in the G7 – that is our most important national mission.” These were the words of the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, … Continued
What was in the King’s Speech for social enterprise?
Our new government put forward a long list of Bills in the King’s Speech, many of which hold significant potential value for progressing social enterprise – from corporate governance reform to green investment, workers rights to mental health support, and community ownership to skills development. Overall, it seems our political leaders have nearly grasped that … Continued
Social Enterprise UK response to the energy bill relief scheme
Our response on what the energy bill relief scheme will mean for social enterprises.
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to help social enterprises to grow
SEUK’s Director of External Affairs writes about why the dormant assets consultation is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to help social enterprises to grow
The Procurement Bill and the future of social value
By Andrew O’Brien – Director of External Affairs at Social Enterprise UK Given all the uncertainty in Westminster these days, social enterprises would be forgiven for missing the Procurement Bill which is currently making its way through the House of Lords. The Procurement Bill seeks to create a new legal framework for procurement in the … Continued