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Social Enterprise

Three common characteristics of social enterprises:

Enterprise orientation – they are directly involved in producing goods or providing services to a market. They seek to be viable trading concerns, making an operational surplus.

Social aims – they have explicit social aims such as job creation, training or the provision of local services. They have ethical values including a commitment to local capacity building. They are accountable to their members and the wider community for their social, environmental and economic impact.

Social ownership – they are autonomous organisations with governance and ownership structures, based on participation by stakeholder groups (users or clients, and local community groups etc.) or by trustees. Profits are distributed as profit sharing to stakeholders or used for the benefit of the community.

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	Advantage West Midlands West Midlands Regional Development Agency - works with a range of public sector partners, voluntary and community organisations and the private sector, to develop strategies and support projects that will help transform the economy.
	Balance Online business analysis tool for the social sector with scenarios to identify current business practice; diagnosis of business strengths/weaknesses; strategic guidebook.
	BizFizz An innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage.
	Business Champions Task-force working alongside emda to energise the East Midlands, as a conduit for the voice of business. They act as mentors to new enterprises and provide commercial expertise to the community - including the voluntary and educational sectors.
	Business in the Community A unique independent business-led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.
	Business Link National advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support. Run by DTI Small Business Service. East Midlands Business Link & West Midlands Business Link.   Contact Phone:   EM 0845 058 6644, WM 0845 113 1234
	Cats Pyjamas Aims to provoke an honest debate about the potential and limits of the social enterprise business model.
	Cobweb Finds and publishes practical information that helps entrepreneurs start up and run their small businesses.
	Community Accounting Plus Enables good management in voluntary organisations through support for sound accountancy practices.
	Community Action Network UK's leading organisation for the development, promotion and support of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises.
	Companies House Incorporates and dissolves limited companies; examines and stores company information delivered under the Companies Act.
	Co-operative Assistance Network Training, Consultancy and Development Work for Co-operatives, Social Enterprises and Credit Unions.
	Co-operatives UK Central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise in UK, promoting co-operative and mutual solutions, working in partnership with members to build a strong and successful co-operative movement.
	Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce Delivers a wide range of services across Derbyshire to both its members and the wider business community, and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning.
	Development Trusts Development Trusts are defined as organisations which are: Engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of a defined area or community
	East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) 1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.
	East Midlands School for Social Entrepreneurs The school facilitates development of capacity to meet the current challenges of social change by supporting individuals as they develop projects.
	EM Directory of Business Support for Women East Midlands regional  and county-level business support organisations, advice contacts and networks.  Includes Top Tips for businesses.
	Enterprise Quest Tips, ideas, know-how and resources for small business and home business owners
	Equal-Invest A 2007 development project for social enterprises from which this website is a resource on SE.
	Glossopdale Furniture Project A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture.
	Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield Environmental charity helping to regenerate vibrant communities by delivering practical projects. SE development worker for NE Derbyshire.
	Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
	High Peak Community & Voluntary Support Promotes community and voluntary sustainability in the High Peak area, by supporting the development of organisations with advice, practical services, information, training and facilities.
	Institute for Social Entrepreneurs Provides seminars, workshops and consulting services for social entrepreneurs in the United States and around the world.
	j4b Comprehensive information on grants, financial assistance, subsidies, and in-kind help, for business and voluntary groups - updated daily.
	LEADER Funding to help develop the rural economy - £1.9m provided by the European Union and Defra is available until 2013, aimed at enhancing rural productivity and improving the quality of life in the Peak District with a particular focus on grant assistance to projects from very small rural businesses and social enterprises.
	National Federation of Enterprise Agencies Network of not-for-profit agencies supporting small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of services - targeting pre-start, start-up and micro businesses.
	National Rural Knowledge Exchange Service provided by universities for businesses and organisations working to promote economic and social development of rural areas.
	Plunkett Foundation An educational charity, based near Oxford in the UK, which supports the development of rural group enterprise world-wide.
	Princes Trust A UK charity that helps young people realise their potential and transform their lives through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance.   Contact Phone:   EM 0116 253 7824; WM 01384 892 100 Email:   webinfoem@princes-trust.org.uk Address:   EM Mansion House, 41 Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ; WM Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8QH
	Rural Action Derbyshire An independent county-wide organisation supporting people in rural communities, villages and market towns. DRCC is part of Action with Rural Communities in Rural England (ACRE).   Contact Phone:   01629 824 797 Email:   drcc@derbysrcc.org.uk Address:   Church Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4EY
	Rural Community Shops (formerly ViRSA) VIRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop.
	School for Social Entrepreneurs Runs UK-wide training programmes for social entrepreneurs.
	SETAS - Social Enterprise Training and Support Up to date and relevant information on providers of many courses, support programmes, publications & consultants nationwide.
	Social Audit Network Promotes and supports social accounting as the preferred means whereby organisations report on their social, environmental and economic performance and impact.
	Social Enterprise Ambassadors The ambassadors are a group of experienced and inspirational people who lead social enterprise.
	Social Enterprise Coalition Provides a national platform for showcasing the benefits of social enterprise, sharing best practice and influencing policy.
	Social Enterprise Derby and Derbyshire Resources for starting sustainable companies in Derbyshire, with social aims and ownership - A to Z of Social Enterprise.
	Social Enterprise East Midlands - SEEM A partnership of organisations from the community, voluntary, enterprise, government and regional development sectors of the East Midlands.
	Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care Welcoming social enterprise into health and social care: a resource pack for social enterprise providers and commissioners.
	Social Enterprise London SEL provides a number of services aimed at building capacity, spreading best practice and creating a support infrastructure for London.
	Social Enterprise Magazine Devoted to providing accessible, comprehensive news and practical help for everyone interested in social enterprise.
	Social Enterprise Partnership Implements infrastructure and systems development, capacity building, research and development for the social enterprise sector in the UK.
	Social Enterprise West Midlands Regional network that aims to support and promote a strong, visible, growing and sustainable social enterprise sector across the West Midlands.
	Social Firms UK Aims to create employment opportunities for disabled people through the development and support of Social Firms.
	UnLtd Supports social entrepreneurs by providing a complete package of funding and support to help individuals make their ideas a reality.
	VIA3 Online network offers new opportunities for ethical businesses and non-profit organisations working for social justice and environmental sustainability to grow in strength and influence.
	Women in Rural Enterprise National business club for rural women, offering a dynamic member package of practical and specific business services and support for women in rural enterprise.