Addressing the cost-of-living crisis is the right thing to do, but an increase to the National Living Wage is going to be challenging for some social enterprises, writes Head of Public Affairs Jovan Owusu-Nepaul. After much anticipation, Chancellor John Healey delivered his first budget with Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the helm. After a tumultuous … Continued
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
Survey respondents give strong backing for government supply chain diversity and reserving contracts below £1m for VCSEs and SMEs. Social enterprises also think the new definition of social value is too narrow. When we first published our response to the government’s social value changes in August, we received a lot of feedback on social media, … Continued
Are you developing solutions to the causes or consequences of homelessness? This programme could be for you. This free 9-month programme from the School for Social Entrepreneurs is designed to support charities, social enterprises and community organisations tackling housing insecurity. It’s designed to help organisations build resilient business models with a focus on: Participants will … Continued
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
We’re proud to reveal the shortlist for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026! The Awards are a celebration of the pioneering social enterprise businesses which are transforming lives and empowering communities across the country. This year, we’re delighted to be co-producing the Awards with Co-operatives UK, recognising the vital role co-operatives have in shaping a … Continued
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the UK Social Enterprise Awards! Co-produced by Social Enterprise UK and Co-operatives UK, the Awards are a celebration of everything that makes the social enterprise and co-operative movement so special. They showcase the strength, impact, diversity and innovation of these businesses which are changing lives, embedding sustainability into … Continued
Multi award-winning Oxford social enterprise Tap Social Movement has opened Day Release, its largest venue to date and a vibrant new all-day café, bar and community space at Signal Yard, Milton Park’s new £14 million social and retail destination. Marking a significant milestone in Tap Social’s growth, Day Release is the organisation’s fourth community venue, … Continued