The Jean Bishop Centre – CHCP
Discover how the Jean Bishop Centre in Hull cut emergency admissions for frail people by 50%
Social Enterprise UK’s response to the Spring Statement
The Chancellor is in an almost impossible position, faced with high government debt, low growth, unprecedented pressures on public services at home, and conflict and trade wars abroad. In response, Rachel Reeves’s spring statement announced cuts to the welfare budget, increases in defence, and reductions to overseas aid. For many, this will all feel pretty … Continued
Why cross-party MPs are working together for a better kind of business
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
Get to know the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group
What is it, who’s in it and what will they do? Everything you need to know is here.
Social Enterprise UK’s response to the National Procurement Policy Statement
Social Enterprise UK welcomes the publication of the government’s National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which recognises the power of public procurement, and how social enterprises “are more likely to generate diverse and thriving local economies, creating jobs and economic growth”. The new Procurement Act, launching on 24 February, will mean the biggest change to public … Continued
Why we’re asking the government to talk to social enterprises
Why we’re asking government to make sure social enterprises are part of the Social Impact Investment Advisory Group
Join our webinars for an introduction to the benefits of membership
When you become a Social Enterprise UK member, you’re joining the world’s largest social enterprise network! You can join us either as a social enterprise or as an organisation that supports them. We’re running an introductory webinar three times in the year, where you can find out how membership can add value to your business. … Continued
How social enterprises will contribute to growth
More diversity at leadership level could mean more money for the economy. Our latest report found that social enterprises are playing their part – particularly those led by women. Whatever your views on the diversity of Britain’s workforce, there’s a good reason to consider the findings from our last State of Social Enterprise report: it’s … Continued