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How social enterprise can support mission-driven procurement across UK Government

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As our new government maps out its “mission-based” approach, the Cabinet Office is looking at how public procurement could support this – and as part of our work to build markets for social enterprise, we’re seizing this opportunity to show political leaders the added value unlocked when we work in partnership.

Baltic Creative CIC announce Bloom 2025: Shaping the Future of Creative and Digital Businesses in the North

Baltic Creative CIC announce Bloom 2025

Baltic Creative CIC have announced the return of Bloom on 6 March 2025, a one-day, future-focused event is designed as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and strategic development.

Social Enterprise UK’s response to the Budget

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Our response to the Labour Government’s first Budget

Tarem Services and Wates team up to tackle food insecurity in Kilburn Square

Volunteers from Tarem Services and Wates Group distributing essential food bags from the Mobile Foodbank to local residents in Kilburn Square.

Social enterprise Tarem Services has partnered with Wates to bring essential food support to families in Kilburn Square through a Mobile Foodbank initiative

Our economy needs good growth, not just any growth – and social value has a critical role to play

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By Andrew O’Brien, Director of Policy and Impact at Demos “I am determined to do everything in my power to galvanise growth; determined for this country to be the highest growing economy in the G7 – that is our most important national mission.” These were the words of the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, … Continued

From broken back to ultramarathon: social enterprise founder running to raise money for care-experienced young people

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Beth Vecchione, founder of the social enterprise Care to Dance, is running an ultramarathon just over 6 months after a car accident left her with a broken back to raise money for the care-experienced young people the organisation supports.

Cockpit’s celebrated winter open studios returns this November with over 175 artist-makers to discover

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Over two weekends this November, Winter Open Studios returns to Cockpit for a festive celebration ofcreativity and making (21–24 November and 29 November–1 December). At this unique shopping event, you’ll discover the work of leading craftspeople and up-and-coming makers, all created in their studios at Cockpit in Bloomsbury and Deptford, with price points to suit … Continued

Public good procurement could generate £3.9 billion for local communities argues new report

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Public bodies are being urged to use their purchasing power to tackle poverty and inequality within local communities and create a good jobs industry in the UK in a new report ‘Public Good Procurement

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