Social Enterprise London Information

Social enterprise is the future-proof business model for a changing world. Rather than maximising profit for shareholders or owners, profits are reinvested into the community or returned to the business. Social enterprises include co-operatives and credit unions, community businesses and development trusts, social firms and housing associations. Social Enterprise London (SEL) represents the largest social enterprise network in the UK with over 2,400 members, linking and inspiring social enterprises in London and beyond. Over the last year, we have supported 1,500 social enterprises, created over 700 jobs and worked in nine countries. Social enterprise is a dynamic and ever-evolving success story, and social enterprise businesses in London account for 104,500 jobs and boast a combined turnover of £4 billion. Britain’s 55,000 social businesses contribute £8.4 billion per year to the economy. SEL’s story is similarly positive with individuals, businesses, organisations and government bodies contacting us every day for information that will revolutionise the way they work. Social enterprise is the smartest, most sustainable way to work, because it's a business model that creates a win–win situation for people and the planet, turning a profit by creating positive social change, in all sorts of markets, from food to finance, childcare to creative services.