Grid access, funding and revenue certainty are holding community energy back, an evidence session for the Social, Cooperative and Community Econonmy heard. Although many community energy social enterprises have been patiently plugging away for many years to create locally owned projects that yield a range of social and environmental benefits, they’re now at the centre … Continued
Two new reports launched today set out recommendations for reforming NHS commissioning and public procurement to better support social enterprises, with Lord Victor Adebowale arguing the choice is “what kind of country we want to become”. This morning, Social Enterprise UK launched two reports at the House of Lords containing recommendations for how the government can further support social enterprises to create fairer, … Continued
Social enterprises present a great opportunity to improve life in the UK. Now a group of MPs will collaborate to help realise their potential. Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport, explains why he wanted to chair the group. In my constituency of Southport and the wider area there are many social enterprises, cooperatives and community businesses … Continued