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"Grant funding is great but it’s a lot harder to come by" Ian Wallace, Founder and Executive Director of @Gaydio told us recently. This is a common theme of our recent LGBTQ research. Could social investment fill the funding gap? Look out for our new report, coming soon.
The State of #SocialEnterprise Report 2025 is launching today! Take a deep dive into the key trends and issues affecting the sector from who they employ to the economic challenges they face.
Find out more and access the full report: buff.ly/UxSuATq. Help us spread the word!
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🥳 Today is #SocialEnterpriseDay, a day to celebrate the impact and achievements of the global social enterprise movement. But what exactly is a social enterprise anyway?
📣 If you’re a social enterprise, comment below and spread the word about the impact you create. Let’s make some noise!
Community Britain was the theme of Co-operative Party Conference. With the country deeply divided economically and socially, a key focus was how we invest in communities and build on the solutions they are already providing. Social enterprises have a vital role to play in driving grassroots growth.
In our member-exclusive online portal, join over 2,000 certified social enterprises sharing ideas, resources and opportunities.
If you want to find about our other member benefits including certification and business partnerships, visit our website: buff.ly/zfLlvrT
This festive season, find presents that change lives with the new edition of our Social Enterprise Gift Guide!
Explore the guide today: bit.ly/4qoPGSy
Give a big cheer for our UK Social Enterprise Awards host this year – comedian and writer Sara Pascoe!
With only 4 weeks left to book your place, don’t miss your chance to join our Festival of Hope at London’s Southbank on 26 November. Discounts available here buff.ly/w9rcLdM
Photo: Alex Cameron
Explore the new in-depth research from The King’s Fund and Baxendale highlighting how social enterprises are delivering on the Government's NHS goals: buff.ly/oEEctoH
For the final part of our content series with Company Shop Group, we’re proud to gather two long-standing social enterprise leaders, Gary Stott, Executive Chairman of Community Shop CIC, and our CEO Peter Holbrook CBE for an insightful podcast episode.
Watch on our website: buff.ly/XTYpfSJ
We’re proud to announce our Welsh finalists for the UK Social Enterprise Awards!
Join us for at London’s Southbank on 26 November to shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and bringing us together.
Get tickets: buff.ly/5p5SsAO