A new grant funding programme launched by the School for Social Entrepreneurs aims to reward sales growth of social ventures operating in challenging markets.

A report published by the government last week estimates that there are 471,000 social enterprises in the UK, making up 9% of the small business population. 

The national campaign led by Social Enterprise UK will take place through a variety of events across the UK on 14 October. 

Excitement is building for this year's Social Enterprise World Forum which takes place next week in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Research backed by the Scottish government demonstrates clear growth in the sector within the last two years. 
 

Most social enterprises just aren’t set up to have major commercial success, says School for Social Entrepreneurs CEO Alastair Wilson.

Recruitment giant the Cordant Group this week announced that it is transforming into the UK's biggest social enterprise. 'Chief energiser' Phillip Ullmann tells us why.

The UK's second largest recruiter has become a social enterprise, with healthcare and education identified as focuses for its social impact.

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