Responsible fashion, more than a passing trend
FInd out how social enterprise Origin Africa is working to turn the fashion industry on its head through empowering workers and sustainable practices.
Kids’ media club sees confidence and skills soar after working with more than 750 ‘mini reporters’ during the summer
Greater Manchester based pop-up TV studio and newsroom Media Cubs has worked with their biggest number of children yet – more than 750 new young people in the six-week summer holidays – transforming them into ‘mini reporters’ to increase confidence, skills and aspirations. A total of 154 children were asked about their experience of the Media … Continued
SEUK response to Patagonia becoming a social enterprise
Commenting on Patagonia’s shift to investing its profits into fighting the climate crisis, Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise UK, said: Patagonia’s decision to become a social enterprise proves that global brands can make the shift to build their business around purpose, while still delivering profit and aiming for growth. The company’s Board has explicitly … Continued
Social Enterprise UK response to the announcement on energy costs
SEUK’s statement Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement on energy costs.
Charity Bank becomes the latest organisation to sign the new Diversity Forum Manifesto
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for charities and social enterprises, has signed up to the Diversity Forum Manifesto, reaffirming its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Statement on Liz Truss winning the Conservative leadership election
Our statement on Liz Truss winning the Conservative leadership election and being appointed as the new Prime Minister.
Social Enterprise UK statement on inflation and the energy crisis
1 September 2022 Commenting on the serious financial pressures facing social enterprises, Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of SEUK, said: “Social enterprise performance has strengthened as we emerge from the height of the COVID crisis. But this growth and resilience is under threat as the business community and wider society face a financial crisis the likes … Continued
Social enterprises and gender empowerment – a programme with the University of Westminster
Social Enterprise UK is working in partnership with the University of Westminster on a programme of work focused on social enterprises and gender empowerment.