Social Enterprise

CathARTic: The incredible and inspiring way vulnerable people are finding themselves through art
Art

CathARTic: The incredible and inspiring way vulnerable people are finding themselves through art

The creative arts organisation offers bespoke programmes to enrich health and wellbeing and inspire confidence and artistic ability
Social Bite's Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe 'made friends' with George Clooney
Josh Littlejohn in a blue shirt
Letter to My Younger Self

Social Bite's Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe 'made friends' with George Clooney

Social enterprise superheroes take over the House of Lords
A group of school children in uniform and two white men in dark suits outside the Houses of Parliament in London on a bright, sunny day,
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Social enterprise superheroes take over the House of Lords

Social enterprise education: How schools across the globe are driving change
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Social enterprise education: How schools across the globe are driving change

Big Issue founder wants to 'redesign' government to end poverty
Poverty

Big Issue founder wants to 'redesign' government to end poverty

The social enterprise offering loans to people who can't afford to make their homes greener
social enterprise Lendology lends cash so people can insulate their homes to tackle climate change and rising energy bills
Climate crisis

The social enterprise offering loans to people who can't afford to make their homes greener

Tim Campbell: 'The question anyone in business should be asking is: does this make the world better?'
Tim Campbell. Photo: BBC
TV

Tim Campbell: 'The question anyone in business should be asking is: does this make the world better?'

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance
Tim Campbell MBE in front of the City of London skyline
entrepreneur

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance

Looking for a gift hamper that makes a difference? Meet Social Stories Club
Meet the maker

Looking for a gift hamper that makes a difference? Meet Social Stories Club

'Mr Christmas' turns his home into a winter wonderland with 25,000 lights for charity
Mark Abbott's Christmas lights
News

'Mr Christmas' turns his home into a winter wonderland with 25,000 lights for charity

Charities and social enterprises offered loans to beat energy bills
A hand points to buttons on a gas boiler
Social enterprises

Charities and social enterprises offered loans to beat energy bills

How a grassroots group is reimagining community activism in east London
Community activism

How a grassroots group is reimagining community activism in east London

An artisan soap maker is giving homeless people jobs and support to turn their lives around
Social Justice

An artisan soap maker is giving homeless people jobs and support to turn their lives around

Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business
jeff bezos against a black background
social enterprise

Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business

Landmark fund to help diverse entrepreneurs change society announced
Growth Impact Fund
Social enterprises

Landmark fund to help diverse entrepreneurs change society announced

School social enterprise stars take up the Big Issue sell-off challenge!
To launch our Schools Sell-Off in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, Big Issue vendor Anabel (centre) met pupils Orla Maxwell, Aaron McKenna, Kierston Gibb and Willow Michael from St Bernard’s Primary School in Glasgow.
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School social enterprise stars take up the Big Issue sell-off challenge!

Social enterprise: the next generation shaping a better world
Social Enterprise Schools share experiences across the globe
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Social enterprise: the next generation shaping a better world

School social enterprises take centre stage in this week's Big Issue
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School social enterprises take centre stage in this week's Big Issue

How a stationery company is helping disadvantaged women rediscover their self-worth
Jenny Adjene (far left) with her core team outside their shop in Tavistock, Devon. Courtesy of Hip Hip Hooray
Social Justice

How a stationery company is helping disadvantaged women rediscover their self-worth

Lighthouse Furniture is helping low-income families make their house a home
Lighthouse furniture
poverty

Lighthouse Furniture is helping low-income families make their house a home

Homelessness charity launches 'pay-it-forward' café
Photo of Social Bite cafe, with London bus in front
Homelessness

Homelessness charity launches 'pay-it-forward' café

Tips and tricks for success in getting funding for your social enterprise
social enterprise funding
Social enterprise

Tips and tricks for success in getting funding for your social enterprise

These are officially the best social enterprises in the UK right now
Business

These are officially the best social enterprises in the UK right now

How The Big Issue supported more than 180 other social enterprises during the pandemic
Wolverton Community Energy Stony. Stratford Library
Big Issue Invest

How The Big Issue supported more than 180 other social enterprises during the pandemic

Green business: Four expert tips for making your company sustainable
Sustainability

Green business: Four expert tips for making your company sustainable