Press releases
July 2010
National photography competition to capture business at its best
Images which show business at its best are being sought as part of a photo competition for social enterprises jointly run by SEC and Triodos Bank.
Social Franchising Support project
SEC has joined forces with a number of key partners to deliver this project and we are currently in the research stage. If you're interested in or have experience of social franchising we'd love to hear from you.
Latest blog from Peter Holbrook
Peter shares his equation for the creation of the Big Society in a new blog post.
SEC responds to Big Society Bank announcement
SEC has just released it's response to today's announcement from David Cameron on the Big Society Bank.
SEC responds to Health White Paper
SEC welcomes high level commitment to creating the largest social enterprise sector in the world but calls for better understanding of the difference between Foundation Trusts and social enterprise.
June 2010
Key Announcements from the Emergency Budget
The Social Enterprise Coalition has taken a look at this week's Emergency Budget and would like to highlight a number of key announcements with particular relevance for social enterprise.
CIC Forum
The next meeting of the CIC Forum takes place on 5 July in London. The event will bring together CIC leaders from across the country to discuss the issues they face, increase collaboration and share best practice.
Marking three incredible years - and looking ahead to the future
This summer the Social Enterprise Ambassador programme will complete its remarkable run. If you have met or worked with any of the Ambassadors over the last three years, we would love to hear about your experience.
Our new location
The Coalition is settling in to our new home! We are now leasing space from social enterprise CAN Mezzanine, located at 49 - 51 East Road, London N1 6AH.
May 2010
The Social Enterprise Coalition is moving!
From June 7th we will be at CAN Mezzanine, 49 - 51 East Road, London N1 6AH.
Peter Holbrook responds to Big Society proposals
The coalition Government has released more detail of its plans for the Big Society agenda. Read Peter Holbrook's response here.
Social enterprise: staying vigilant in the spotlight
Peter Holbrook reflects on the need to ensure that political interest in social enterprise does not distort understanding of what the movement is really about.
April 2010
Over 100 politicians sign the Social Enterprise Charter
One week before the election, the Social Enterprise Charter now has 105 signatures from across the political spectrum.
Apply for the Social Enterprise Mark and put your company in the spotlight!
Apply for the Social Enterprise Mark by 14th May and you could win £1000 worth of free advertising for your social enterprise!
A look at the party manifestos
The Social Enterprise Coalition has dissected the manifestos of the political parties in order to show where and how they relate to social enterprise.
A look at the Green Party manifesto
We dissect the Green Party's manifesto to show where and how it relates to social enterprise.
The Social Enterprise Coalition is recruiting!
The Social Enterprise Coalition is now recruiting for a Director of Business and Operations and a Director of Communications and Marketing.
A look at the Liberal Democrat's manifesto
We dissect the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto to show where and how it relates to social enterprise.
A look at the Conservatives' manifesto
We dissect the Conservative Party's manifesto to show where and how it relates to social enterprise.
A look at Labour's manifesto
We dissect the Labour Party's manifesto to show where and how it relates to social enterprise.
Peter Holbrook responds to Cameron's 'Big Society'
Holbrook welcomes the Conservatives' 'ambitious plans' though some proposals will need 'considerable investment and support.'
March 2010
Angel of Salford become 100th Mark Holder
The Angel Healthy Living Centre (HLC), Salford, has become the 100th social enterprise to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, a visual badge for a movement that is working for social change and environmental sustainability.
Conference debates the future of social enterprise in health and social care
Health and social care policy-makers, professionals and practitioners came together in London (16th March) to discuss how social enterprise can help shape the future of health care.
Nick Clegg becomes the latest party leader to sign up to the Social Enterprise Charter
Nick Clegg has today become the latest MP to sign the Social Enterprise Charter 2010, adding his name to a growing list that includes Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians.
Social Enterprise Business Support Programme
The Coalition is bringing together the work of two existing business support projects in order to promote sharing and maximise the benefit for social enterprise.
David Cameron signs up to Social Enterprise Charter
David Cameron has become the latest MP to sign the Social Enterprise Coalition’s charter, adding his name today to a growing list that includes Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs.
February 2010
Social enterprise movement calls for ‘no more business as usual'
The Social Enterprise Coalition has today urged the next government to support social enterprise to increase its contribution to the economy threefold by 2020.
Health and Social Care Conference
Register to attend the Coalition's Health and Social Care conference taking place in London on 16th March.
New blog post!
The Coalition's CEO, Peter Holbrook, has posted a new blog reflecting on the recent Voice10 conference. Read his highlights from the event here.
'Social enterprises: winning with 2012' London event
Join us on 30 March 2010, at this free London event to discuss the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for social enterprises. Presentations, discussion and Q&A session. Register now.
BAME event series
The Coalition, in partnership with social enterprise regional networks, is hosting a series of events across England to inform the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community about the business opportunities available to them through social enterprise.
All the news from Voice10!
Voice10 has now drawn to a close after two days of social enterprise networking and debate...and some phenomenal circus perfomers! Find out where to go for a full round up.
Win the ultimate social enter-prize!
The Social Enterprise Ambassador programme has just launched its first-ever mentoring competition, offering an exclusive one on one session with one of the 28 ambassadors.
January 2010
Day one of Voice10 sets a challenge for social enterprise
Peter Holbrook, CEO of the Coalition, said he wanted to see a threefold increase in the contribution that social enterprises make to the GDP in the next ten years.
Brand new Coalition blog!
The Coaliton's new CEO Peter Holbrook kicks off his new blog with a post reflecting on his first weeks in the new role and his hopes for the Social Enterprise Mark.