New support for social enterprises working in the NHS

Following our successful campaign for social enterprises to be included in the NHS pay deal, which won central government funding last year, we’re launching a new programme to support our members working in health and social care. Social enterprises deliver more than £1bn of vital NHS care across the country, while reinvesting any profits in … Continued

Mirrors in leisure centres across the country to reflect important NHS reminder

NHS messages prompting gym-goers to look out for potential signs of cancer will appear in the changing rooms of hundreds of Better leisure centres this summer. Stickers reminding people to check themselves regularly are set to feature on mirrors in more than 240 leisure centres run by Better, the UK’s largest leisure charitable social enterprise. … Continued

Your Voice Counts

Find out how the VCSE Contract Readiness Programme helped charity Your Voice Counts apply for public sector contracts.

Shortlist announced for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2024

The shortlist has been announced for the UK Social Enterprise Awards – the country’s biggest celebration of social enterprises, which recognises the best in the sector across 15 categories. The ceremony, organised by Social Enterprise UK, will take place at the iconic Roundhouse in London on the evening of 4 December. Commenting on this year’s … Continued

Driving inclusive growth in public procurement

Mark Cook is a partner at Social Value 2032 programme partner Anthony Collins law firm, who has 30 years’ experience of procurement with well-being at its heart. As UK Parliament reconvenes this week, change is afoot with our new Government. There is a clear determination to build the economy – drawing together themes of enabling … Continued