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How can the government better support social enterprises?

An elderly man drinking a cup of tea talking to a support worker from P3

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

Nearly 8,000 jobs created through the Buy Social Corporate Challenge

A production line at Ethstat, which provides environmentally friendly office supplies and uses profits to help homeless people, prison leavers and families living with dementia

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

Bringing together cross-sector leaders to shape the future of social value – reflections on the Social Value Leaders’ Summit

a full room at the Social Value Leaders Summit

On Wednesday 25 March 2026, leaders from across the private, public and social enterprise sectors came together at the Strand Palace Hotel to discuss and debate the future of social value, one year after the passing of the Procurement Act and the opportunities it presented to social enterprises. The Summit opened with an introduction from … Continued

Social Value Leaders’ Summit 2026

The crowd gathers for the Social Value Leaders' Summit

The Social Value Leaders’ Summit has become an agenda-setting event for policymakers, commissioners, business leaders, social enterprises, charities and social value practitioners who wish to see a procurement system which delivers better public services, better value for taxpayers, and better social and environmental outcomes for the country. Last year’s Summit took place just after the … Continued

RIFT Social Enterprise

RIFT Social Enterprise is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that delivers self-employment services across the UK, with its main focus being on a 12-month one-to-one support for people interested in working for themselves. Its vision is to be the leading provider of self-employment support for marginalised people, and its mission is to empower participants to … Continued

Social Value Leaders’ Summit 2025

a conference room full of attendees looking towards the stage

Towards mission-driven procurement systems Our Social Value Leaders’ Summit on Wednesday 26 March in central London, brings together senior leaders and decision-makers from across the public, private and social enterprise sectors to discuss, debate and shape the future of social value. With the Procurement Act now live and the new National Procurement Statement (NPPS) giving social value … Continued

Discover how Dream Big Sports are transforming lives through sport

Childresn from Chadderton School on the football pitch at a training session delivered by Dream Big Sports

Dream Big Sports are thrilled to be able to share access to our Social Value Annual Report 2023-24. We are extremely proud of this comprehensive report which evidences the positive impact we have achieved during the 2023-24 academic year, making a significant difference to the lives of children and young people across the communities that we … Continued

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