Social Economy Drive 2023 – growing the West Midlands Social Economy
Find out more about the Social Economy Drive 2023 – a series of events shining a spotlight on the incredible work of social enterprises in the West Midlands.
Diversity Champions & Social Enterprises Bi-Monthly Meetings
The Diversity Forum have set up bi-monthly online meetings that are open to representatives from social enterprises with an interest in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Connecting the social procurement community
Our first Social Procurement Meet-up brought together social enterprises and corporate buyers to build new connections and partnerships.
Liverpool now the latest hotspot for purpose-led business
The Liverpool City Region has won Social Enterprise Place status from an expert judging panel in recognition of its thriving social economy, with former mayor Joanne Anderson accepting the award at our Future Economy Alliance roundtable in Blackburne House.
Social enterprises driving positive impact at Labour Party Conference
As thousands of people prepare to attend Labour Party Conference, Social Enterprise UK has been working with its venue ACC Liverpool and catering contractors Sodexo to maximise the event’s positive impact by bringing social enterprises into its supply chain.
Saluting our sisters: Black women talk social enterprise
Social enterprises, by their very nature, have social change embedded into their mission statement. This presents a clear opportunity to address issues of racial, cultural and professional inequality through the lens of business. We spoke to Black women inspiring change through their purpose-led approach, highlighting this Black History Month’s apt theme “saluting our sisters”. Soul … Continued
Oldham is awarded Social Enterprise Place status
The Greater Manchester town of Oldham has been awarded Social Enterprise Place status, recognising it as a hotspot of social enterprise activity.
Stockport now the latest hotspot for purpose-led business
Stockport has been recognised by an expert judging panel as a Social Enterprise Place, meaning the area is committed to purpose-led business and the local economy is thriving. Stockport is one of the fastest growing northwest economies, placed in the UK top 20 for productivity growth. The status is a further welcome addition to the … Continued