North Northants awarded Social Enterprise Place status

North Northamptonshire has been officially named a Social Enterprise Place by Social Enterprise UK – marking it as a national hub for businesses tackling social and environmental issues through enterprise. This status – awarded to just 35 places across the UK – brings national recognition to the area’s thriving network of social enterprises – organisations … Continued

Waste to Wonder – Reclaiming resources and building futures

Growing an economy needs entrepreneurs, and long-term growth also requires sustainable use of resources.  One growing business ticks both boxes. After arriving from Australia as a backpacker in 2002, Michael Amos probably wasn’t expecting to be leading a recycling business 23 years later that has supported 1,500 schools in 44 countries. Waste to Wonder Worldwide … Continued

Community Dental Services – Grin and bear it?

Not having access to a dentist can be life threatening. The growth of one Bedfordshire-based organisation is a result of offering real care to the community. Here at Social Enterprise UK, growth, which the government has focused on since inception, means everyone rises together, that everyone’s life is improved. For that to happen, we need … Continued

LEYF – Affordable childcare: the bedrock for economic growth

If we want workers to be productive and boost the economy, someone is going to have to look after the kids. London Early Years Foundation is helping to make childcare affordable for everyone. You wouldn’t think the late, great Whitney Houston and PM Keir Starmer have much in common. But just as Whitney believed children … Continued