The UK’s biggest celebration of businesses with a social or environmental purpose is moving to Manchester. The UK Social Enterprise Awards will take place on 12th November 2026 at New Century Hall in the city’s co-operative quarter, the first time the awards have taken place outside London. New Century Hall was originally the headquarters of … Continued
From online training and knowledge-sharing to in-person networking, our flagship UK Social Enterprise Awards to parliamentary receptions – this calendar shows what’s coming up in our busy programme of events, so our members can plan ahead and make the most of the opportunities coming up this year. Most of these are exclusive to our membership … Continued
Multi award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery, bakery, and hospitality organisation Tap Social Movement appoints former Asahi Europe & International CEO Paolo Lanzarotti and former Punch Taverns CEO Giles Thorley to senior advisory roles as the company embarks on its next key growth stage and seeks to expand its impact on the lives of prison leavers. … Continued
Nuneaton Signs has been manufacturing signs for Wates Group since 2018. The partnership has enabled the business to grow and sustain their mission of providing meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. Nuneaton Signs Nuneaton Signs is a social enterprise which provides employment and training for people with disabilities through the manufacture and sales of … Continued
Several social enterprise leaders recently met with government to share how they could be supported to create more jobs President Trump’s invasion of Iran and the associated financial tremors aren’t making it easy currently, but economic growth remains the government’s priority. Key to that will be a more resilient labour market, one that delivers secure, … Continued
Team England is delighted to announce a new partnership with GLL, the UK’s largest charitable leisure social enterprise, as preparations build toward the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared mission: helping people across England get active, discover new sports and feel part of something bigger. Through its network … Continued
Social Enterprise of the Year award winners Change Please tell us how they’ve achieved growth and impact during nearly eleven years in business.
By Peter Holbrook – Group Chief Executive, Social Enterprise UK New Philanthropy Capital’s Impact UK report has sparked an important national conversation. Its headline figure – £428bn of gross value added, roughly 15% of GDP -gives the impact economy the visibility and scale that policymakers and markets understand. This is valuable work that should be … Continued