Manchester to host UK Social Enterprise Awards for first time

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

Our events calendar

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

Generating social value through construction and manufacturing – Nuneaton Signs and Wates

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

Social enterprises to government: back us and we’ll fix the labour market

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 and GLL join forces to inspire communities ahead of Glasgow 2026

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