Most award winners at the UK Social Enterprise Awards have years of history behind them. EcoCoach CIC had barely twelve months. Liudvina Pires, Head of Operations, tell us what it means to win national recognition when you’re still finding your feet – and why the award matters far less than the children it’s helped them reach.
The Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, officially opened Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise’s (PDSE) Dental Education Practice in Plymouth city centre on Monday 29th June 2026, recognising an innovative partnership that is improving access to urgent NHS dental care while helping train the next generation of dental professionals. The Minister met staff from … Continued
Two new reports launched today set out recommendations for reforming NHS commissioning and public procurement to better support social enterprises, with Lord Victor Adebowale arguing the choice is “what kind of country we want to become”. This morning, Social Enterprise UK launched two reports at the House of Lords containing recommendations for how the government can further support social enterprises to create fairer, … Continued
Helping disabled people to take rollercoaster rides, rock out or roar on their favourite team is the Access Card, created by UK Social Enterprise Award winners Nimbus Disability. We went to meet them.
Corporate spending by our Buy Social Corporate Challenge partners on goods and services supplied by social enterprises has now created nearly 8,000 jobs, according to the latest annual report looking at the impact of the programme. The Challenge, our flagship social procurement programme, is working with a group of 36 high-profile businesses with the aim … Continued
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