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New research highlights impact of economic shocks and property prices on social enterprises

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Based on a quarterly survey of our members, the latest Insight Paper on our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre gives us a snapshot of sector conditions and expectations. This new research focused on social enterprises’ ability to increase turnover and generate profit during ongoing economic turmoil but also explored property status, trading with local government and … Continued

Social Enterprise Barometer shows sector resilience despite economic challenges

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The July 2023 survey of 142 social enterprises found continued resilience and cautious recovery, although many are still uncertain about their futures

New report shows up to 18,000 social enterprises are at risk of closure

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The most recent Social Enterprise Barometer report published on 9 February shows that the next quarter is critical for many social enterprises with more than on in ten social enterprises across the UK expecting reduced turnover or to close due to the tough economic climate.

Thousands of social enterprises at risk of closure this winter as rise in operating costs bite

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Thousands of social enterprises may not survive the winter amid rising energy and operating costs and concerns over accessing contracts and funding, according to the findings of Social Enterprise UK’s latest Social Enterprise Barometer Report.

 Social Enterprise Barometer report shows signs of strain amid social enterprise resilience

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The Summer 2022 Social Enterprise Barometer report shows that social enterprises are stepping up to the challenges of the economic storms battering many businesses and communities, but signs of strains are beginning to show.

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