Deadline: 7 July 2017
Applications are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards for 2017 in order to recognise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society, as well as the achievements of people working at the heart of the sector.
The event will be held on the 23rd of November in central London.
Award Categories
- UK Social Enterprise
- One to Watch
- Prove It: Social Impact
- ’Buy Social’ – Market Builder
- Social Investment Deal of the Year
- Health & Social Care Social Enterprise
- Consumer Facing Social Enterprise
- Education, Training & Jobs Social Enterprise
- Environmental Social Enterprise
- Tech for Good: Technology Social Enterprise
- Social Enterprise Women’s Champion
- International Impact
- Transformative Community Business
Eligibility Criteria
The UK based business that defines itself as a social enterprise using the following criteria can apply:
- The business has a clear social or environmental mission that is set out in its governing documents.
- Is an independent business and earn more than half of your income through trading.
- Are controlled or owned in the interests of the social mission.
- Reinvest or give away at least half our profits or surpluses towards your social purpose.
- Are transparent about the operation and the impact they have.
- The awards that social enterprises can enter – All of categories 1 -10 & 12
- The awards that non-social enterprises can enter – Category 4 (’Buy Social’ – Market Builder), Category 5 (Social Investment Deal) and Category 10 (Inspiring Youth Enterprise)
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit completed online application form, along with any supporting documentation (maximum 2 pieces), via email.
Eligible Country: UK
For more information, please visit UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017.