Social Enterprise Spotlight Session: Ben White reveals how Reason Digital successfully sells to businesses
We’re delighted to share the next video in our series of ‘spotlight sessions’ that aim to inspire both social enterprises and organisations to join the Buy Social movement. The videos profile social entrepreneurs who have [...]
Social Enterprise Spotlight Session: Tracey Torley reveals how Cracking Good Food successfully sells to businesses
“Once you’ve put that product or package together, consult with a critical friend to see things from a different perspective…” We’re delighted to share the second video in our series of ‘spotlight sessions’ that aim [...]
Meet the Manchester social enterprise that is changing the way business is done in Greater Manchester
Lucy Danger, is CEO of social enterprise EMERGE Recycling (East Manchester Environment & Resources Group Emerge) who employ local people and volunteers, and sees it as vital to be accountable to the community. She says: “Our [...]
Meet the Wigan social enterprise that is changing the way business is done in Greater Manchester
True Colours CIC, a support service for people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health, is headed up by Marian Milling with business partner Michelle Campbell. It currently employs 32 staff members from within the [...]
Meet the Salford social enterprise that is changing the way business is done in Greater Manchester
Salford Credit Union, which has 3,800 members across the city, has made £1million available to lend to local people in need of affordable credit due to the pandemic, who may otherwise turn to high-cost lenders. [...]
Meet the Stockport social enterprise that is changing the way business is done in Greater Manchester
Sara Auty set up SAZ MEDIA, a film and photography social enterprise in Stockport, to provide services to local businesses and individuals, alongside providing workshops to up-skill and enrich local communities with a focus on supporting [...]
Social Enterprise Spotlight Session: Vic Turnbull reveals how Mic Media successfully sells to businesses
We’re delighted to share the first video in a series of ‘spotlight sessions’ that aim to inspire both social enterprises and organisations to join the Buy Social movement. The videos will profile social entrepreneurs who [...]
New data from Greater Manchester social enterprises show how they are building back better communities and strong local economies
From credit unions, support services, recycling and photography - social enterprises make-up almost 3,500 businesses in Greater Manchester. Now, a survey backed by local and national partners reveals the value the sector contributes to the [...]
Schooling Social Entrepreneurs
At School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) North West, we know that we can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why we exist. We help people develop the skills, strengths and networks [...]
Cowherds Vegetarian Beefsteak
Cowherds is a Salford-born social enterprise, started in 2014, whose workforce is made up of local volunteers, apprentices and workers. Workers’ involvement in Cowherds has led to improved self-confidence, self-esteem and general wellbeing. Buying their [...]
Social enterprise improving student safety, security & wellbeing
Over the past five years, a team of academics and professional service staff at the University of Salford (UK) have researched and developed a new social enterprise — ProtectED. By accrediting universities against its integrated [...]
“I want to inspire others to think they can change the world.”
By Kimberly Bond It’s a rainy afternoon in Salford (no surprise there) when I go to meet Chris Dabbs at the Innovation Forum, which bills itself as ‘the ultimate in flexible workspace for growing businesses.’ [...]
Why investing in social enterprises makes sense
The North West is a hotbed of social enterprise innovation. There are a significant number of social enterprises tackling the big social issues of the day at ground level, complementing the work done in the [...]
A lean, efficient, effective way of doing business
Emma Smith, ‘old mother social enterprise’ and Grace Dyke, Northern Power Women ‘One to Watch,’ in conversation with Jon Monk from The Business Group about all things Salford; social enterprise; private, public and third sectors. [...]
What is data for good?
And how can it be used in the public sector? By Vimla Appadoo Hopefully you’ve heard of Tech4Good, and if you’re reading this, chances are you believe in the power of social enterprises. It’s also [...]
We’re proud to be a social enterprise in Salford…where else?
Six Degrees spun out of the NHS in 2011; forming as a Community Interest Company to provide mental health services to the people of Salford. Since a small group of brave, bold and bright-eyed NHS [...]
MARC the printers
Surely one of Greater Manchester’s oldest social enterprises, MARC the printers was founded in 1975 and was registered as an Industrial & Provident Society in 1980 - the term social enterprise wasn’t in general usage [...]
Communities in Salford using social enterprise to create lasting social change
In 2015 Salford mum Sarah Whitehead set up Community Pride CIC with her colleague Joyce Kay after being introduced to social enterprise models as an employee at Unlimited Potential. Sarah was inspired and encouraged by [...]
Salford wins national funding to drive growth of social enterprises across Greater Manchester
Salford – a hot spot for social enterprise activity – has been selected for a programme to encourage business to buy local with organisations that are doing good across Greater Manchester. The £20,000 Buy Social [...]
Competing in industry whilst maintaining social value
Start Creative is a social enterprise formed in 2004 as a trading arm of the charity ‘Start Inspiring Minds’. In 2012 it became an independent company limited by guarantee. Start Creative offers positive commercial experiences [...]