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Welcome to the 81 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in June 2025! This month’s roundup includes new members from Canada, the United States, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ireland, Wales, England, Switzerland, Türkiye, India, Sri Lanka, China, and Australia. You can see half of them below. Part 1 is here. More than 4,526 enterprises across 118 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Galway, Ireland
Meals4Health supports older people and individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions in Galway, Ireland, by providing tailored, affordable, and nutritionally balanced meals and meaningful social connections. All meals are designed to meet nutritional needs, adapted to medical dietary requirements, freshly prepared, and delivered directly to people’s homes. Meals4Health enables people to maintain health, independence, and dignity at home within their own communities. They also provide structured work placements for people distanced from the workforce, including long-term unemployed individuals and people in community employment or on probation. All staff and volunteers have access to an employee assistance program, health and wellbeing support, and counseling services. Meals4Health donates surplus food to FoodCloud and Neighbourly UK. They are a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, The Wheel, Age Friendly Ireland, and the National Meals on Wheels Network. Meals4Health is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Basel, Switzerland
OFFCUT brings together people in Switzerland who are committed to material reuse, offers creative answers to the ecological challenges of our time, and raises awareness about the careful use of resources. Their materials markets collect used, leftover, and surplus materials that would otherwise end up in the trash and sort, store, and sell them as raw materials for new projects, thereby extending their useful life. They also offer workshops, guided tours, material subscriptions, and events for families, schools, associations, and teams. The markets serve as community spaces for inspiration and dialogue on circular thinking and resource conservation. The OFFCUT Cooperative is a national network of the independently organized material markets. It promotes exchange and enables co-entrepreneurs to develop collaboratively rather than through top-down hierarchies. OFFCUT is a member of Circular Economy Switzerland, Initiative für Materialkreisläufe, #MovetheDate, and SENS. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
New Delhi, India
Goonj was started in 1999 to build an equitable relationship of strength, sustenance, and dignity between cities and villages in India by using urban surplus materials as a resource for rural development. They involve the financially and materially poor in designing and implementing their own solutions with their own efforts, knowledge, and dignity. Cloth for Work repurposes urban discards and mobilizes community-led initiatives that address gaps in infrastructure, education, health, and disaster relief. Green by Goonj upcycles donated cloth into bags, mats, and other products. Not Just a Piece of Cloth provides safe, affordable sanitary pads to support menstrual dignity and health. School to School channels excess school supplies from affluent city schools to support those in remote and slum areas. Rahat focuses on disaster relief and rehabilitation and responding to the climate emergency. Goonj is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a member of Catalyst Now.
Nenagh, Ireland
Ecovision is a cooperative of 15 energy communities around Tipperary, Limerick, and Clare that works to build member capacity, create local investment and employment, and achieve regional energy self-sufficiency. Energy communities organize collective, community-led energy actions that help pave the way for a clean energy transition while ensuring the local people stay at the forefront. Ecovision serves as a one-stop shop for home, business, and community energy upgrades and renewable energy generation projects. Their upgrade and retrofitting services include energy audits, insulation, heat pumps, mechanical ventilation, solar panel installations, lighting retrofits, and financing. They apply for grants on behalf of members, prioritize local contractors, and maintain a community fund to ensure inclusion. EcoVision is a member of Sustainable Tipp, Tipperary Green Business Network, Sustainable Energy Communities Network, and The Wheel. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Accra, Ghana
YEVU manufactures clothing in Ghana and creates inclusive, dignified, and sustainable employment opportunities to economically empower people who are systematically excluded. Their factory in Accra specializes in transparent and ethical manufacturing services from design to pattern making, grading, sampling, fabric sourcing, cut and sew production, trimming, labeling, and quality assurance. YEVU offers full-time employment to women from Ghana’s informal sector to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. They provide living wages, paid overtime, parental leave, health insurance, social security, a daily home-cooked meal, skills training, and ongoing capacity building. Women employed by YEVU Foundation earn four to six times what they were earning previously and are financially independent and able to create a thriving environment for their families. YEVU prevents and manages fabric waste and minimizes plastic use in all stages of production and shipping. They work with partners to provide reusable period kits and menstrual health education to end period poverty in Ghana.
Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
Pioneer FM provides cleaning and facilities management services across the United Kingdom with a focus on creating better environments for their people, their partners, and the planet. They offer routine commercial cleaning, deep cleaning, specialized cleaning, washroom and consumable supplies, waste management and recycling, and grounds maintenance, as well as janitorial, mechanical and electrical, reception, front-of-house, and catering services. Pioneer FM prioritizes worker health and safety, ensures all employees receive the real living wage, and provides training, development opportunities, and wellbeing support. They actively recruit locally, support disadvantaged groups into employment, and contribute to community initiatives. Pioneer FM uses safe, environmentally responsible cleaning products, electric bikes and vans, and energy-efficient equipment. They maintain a zero-waste-to-landfill policy across all contracts and services and monitor and offset carbon through Carbon Neutral Britain. Pioneer FM is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Dublin, Ireland
Rehab Recycle was established in 1984 to provide confidential document shredding services and enable people with disabilities to pursue opportunities, be more independent, participate in, and contribute to society, and live the life of their choosing. They now offer a full range of information security management services, site clearouts, asset tracking, certified data and document destruction, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling, and polystyrene recycling. They also recover and refurbish laptops and other equipment for sale and as donations to schools, charities, and community groups. Rehab Recycle maintains an integrated employment model with the majority of their workforce made up of people with disabilities. Their goal is zero waste to landfill, and they are fully compliant with all relevant waste disposal laws and data protection laws. They are wholly owned by Rehab Group, a registered Irish charity. Rehab Recycle is a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland.
Istanbul, Türkiye
Oyun Atlası researches, archives, and reimagines ancient and traditional games in Türkiye to create interactive cultural experiences that connect people, heritage, and nature. They identify games through archaeological studies, historical texts, and fieldwork, recreate them as portable game sets made from sustainable materials, and provide opportunities for people to play these games in situ within ancient cities, museums, and cultural venues. Oyun Atlası shifts the perception of heritage from something static to something living and participatory. Marble-carved game boards are reimagined on natural fabrics, and playing pieces are crafted from natural materials rooted in Anatolian traditions like cherry pits, coffee beans, coconut buttons, and other seeds. Oyun Atlası repurposes leftover materials in their game-making workshops, partners with women-led cooperatives and artisans to strengthen local economies, and reinvests a portion of their profits to support university students through internships, free workshops, and museum passes. They are a member of Impact Hub Ankara, Impact Hub Istanbul, Postane, and Good4Trust.
Teneriffe, Queensland, Australia
Avodah Global produces uniforms and clothing and provides training, support, and safe employment to trafficking survivors and other vulnerable and at-risk women in Cambodia. They offer comprehensive garment manufacturing services from initial design to pattern making, fabric sourcing, sampling, production, packaging, and shipping. Avodah Global disrupts conventional garment industry practices by creating digitally enabled community sewing hubs where workers are paid a living wage and produce quality, durable apparel from sustainably sourced fabrics. They share orders with local Cambodian anti-trafficking groups that have sewing centers but no direct links with overseas customers. Avodah Global reinvests more than 50 percent of profits into the growth, development, and transformation of their marginalized workforce. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of Coralus.
Golf View, Ireland
Liquid Therapy provides inclusive and adaptive surf therapy programs so the mental health and wellbeing benefits of the ocean and surfing are available to all. They provide a supported environment for young people with intellectual, physical, behavioral, or emotional challenges to participate in surfing experiences, surf camps, a surf club, and surf therapy interventions. Their A Drop in the Ocean (ADITO) program combines beach workshops and surfing to develop resilience, confidence, and social connection. Each year, Liquid Therapy hosts a surf festival to bring together individuals, families, and community groups from across the country. Their surf center includes ramps, a wheelchair changing area, a disabled toilet, modified equipment, and processes for supporting people with disabilities. Liquid Therapy is a member of International Surf Therapy Organization, INCLUSEA, Outdoor Therapeutic Activity Providers Ireland, and Social Enterprise Network Donegal. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Catalysis coaches, facilitates, and plans with mission-driven leaders and social impact organizations to achieve meaningful change. They specialize in leadership coaching, strategic planning and organizational change, program development, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Catalysis offers pro bono services to nonprofits facing financial barriers, hires contractors and employees from disadvantaged groups, invests in equity training and lecture opportunities for staff, and provides donation-based and volunteer support to local organizations. They are a member of Better Portland, Coalition of Communities of Color, Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching, Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME), and Partners in Diversity.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Pals Adult Services Society (PASS) helps adults with autism and neuro-developmental disabilities in Vancouver and Burnaby build new skills, gain confidence and independence, thrive in the workplace, and live vibrant, meaningful lives. They provide full-time and part-time daily programs, life skills training, independent housing, community participation, and supported employment pathways through PASS Marketplace and partnerships with local businesses. PASS Marketplace is a Buy Social Canada Certified Social Enterprise and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Dublin, Ireland
THE HomeShare facilitates homesharing in Ireland to reduce loneliness, enable independent living, address housing insecurity, and promote social inclusion and economic stability. They focus on creating positive homesharing experiences by matching older people with spare rooms and younger people in need of affordable housing to foster intergenerational living, companionship, and shared support. They also provide a Help4Housing service that enables homeowners to earn an income by offering accommodation at below-market rates to vetted housemates. Homesharing reduces the risk of falls and hospital admissions, and delays or prevents premature transition into long-term care. It enables younger people to save and invest in their future. By sharing homes, participants share energy, water, and other resources, reduce the need for new construction, and minimize environmental impact. THE HomeShare is a founding member of Homeshare Association and a member of Homeshare International. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Letterkenny, Ireland
Circular Dress Collaborative keeps clothing and textiles in circulation and out of landfill in Letterkenny, County Donegal, and works to build a more sustainable, inclusive fashion system that benefits people, communities, and the environment. They offer curated consignment clothing and accessories, garment alterations, repairs, and repurposing, sustainability education, sewing, knitting, and crochet workshops, and training in all aspects of clothing production, repair, and resale. Circular Dress Collaborative participates in the Tús community work placement scheme and gives disadvantaged women pathways to build confidence, develop creative skills, and access meaningful employment in the sustainable fashion sector. They donate garments that do not meet their retail standards to a local charity partner and ensure no wearable clothing goes to waste. Circular Dress Collaborative is a member of Community Resource Network Ireland, Social Enterprise Network Donegal, and Donegal Women in Business Network.
Buncrana, Ireland
Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) has been delivering rural development and social inclusion programs and initiatives in Inishowen, County Donegal, since 1996. They use community development approaches to promote participation, representation, and inclusion and provide locally tailored services related to employment, enterprise, education, training, health, wellbeing, rural development, climate, and environmental action. IDP works with communities to identify gaps in services and co-design solutions that are relevant and practical. They invest in local talent and prioritize local suppliers and service providers. IDP is a member of Sustainable Energy Communities Network, Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, Irish Local Development Network, Changemakers Donegal, Inishowen Family Action Network, and Inishowen Social Enterprise Network.
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Small Town Experiences fosters meaningful connections between people, place, and creativity through nature-based art experiences and community events in Tasmania. They offer botanical dyeing and printmaking art workshops and retreats, nature-based therapy groups, and community market events that support regional artists and local economies through creative enterprise. Their programs are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen intergenerational and community ties, support mental wellbeing, and encourage regenerative thinking and care for Country through art, storytelling, and place-based learning. Small Town Experiences chooses accessible, inclusive locations for their workshops and market events and provides discounted rates for low-income community groups. They are a member of Grassroots Action Network Tasmania and Social Enterprise Collective of Tasmania.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A-Way Express was founded in 1987 to provide courier and delivery services across Toronto and create meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges. They offer fast and reliable carbon-neutral delivery by foot and by public transport. A-Way Express is run by and for mental health survivors. They ensure tasks are adapted to each worker’s ability and comfort level, maintain a supportive, low-barrier work environment with peer mentorship, on-the-job coaching, and paid opportunities for personal and professional development, and offer flexible, part-time scheduling that accommodates medical appointments and personal needs. Staff and alumni form social support networks to connect, share meals, and have fun. A-Way Express works with community partners to advocate for mental health survivors and help staff navigate social services and transition into other employment if desired. They are a Buy Social Canada Certified Social Enterprise and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Ankara, Türkiye
ThinkWhite creates minimalist clothing to help people simplify their lives and make mindful choices. They offer durable basics made from organic cotton, linen, hemp, and other natural fibers. ThinkWhite partners with local women’s cooperatives and women-led workshops and ateliers committed to fair wages, safe and healthy working conditions, and workers’ rights. They provide design guidance, materials, and production mentoring to help strengthen their capacity, increase visibility, and foster economic empowerment through collaboration. ThinkWhite avoids plastic, reuses textile waste, develops patterns to minimize material loss, upcycles unavoidable scraps into accessories, and repurposes unsold items through dyeing, sewing, and redesign workshops. They support solidarity networks and develop social procurement resources to encourage corporate engagement with social enterprises. ThinkWhite is a member of Impact Hub Ankara.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Community Flower Studio sells floral arrangements and indoor plants in Willoughby, New South Wales, and empowers young people facing mental health challenges by fostering creativity, developing life skills, and promoting meaningful employment. They provide flowers and plants through monthly pop-up events, online, and on a subscription basis to local businesses. They also offer youth mentoring, creative workshops for young people, a laughter yoga program, bushwalks, picnics, social gatherings, and other community events. Community Flower Studio creates safe, inclusive spaces where youth can explore the arts, connect intergenerationally, and build confidence through peer-supported, culturally responsive programs. They prioritize native flowers and greenery, source from local growers whenever possible, and use plastic-free biodegradable flower foam and bags. Community Flower Studio is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA). They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Letterfrack, Ireland
Connemara West has been developing community facilities and services that strengthen social, cultural, and economic life in North West Connemara since 1971. The Connemara West Centre in Letterfrack offers an event venue, a remote working hub, office services, a public library, sports facilities, a community employment scheme, and more. It is also home to the Connemara community radio studios, Tigh na nÓg community creche, which provides day care, preschool, and after-school services, Conservation Letterfrack, which offers woodwork conservation and restoration services, and the ATU Connemara National Centre of Excellence for Furniture Design and Technology. Connemara West has developed an education-based tourism strategy, hosts international study abroad programs, provides accommodation in the Renvyle Thatched Cottages in Tullycross, and organizes music, song, dance, and arts programs in Teach Ceoil in Tully. Connemara West is community-owned and reinvests all profits towards their purpose. They are a member of Sustainable Energy Communities Network.
Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia
GoodChat creates social videos for social change in Australia. They work with groups that serve people and the planet to create documentaries, scripted stories, animations, event recaps, and other video production projects. GoodChat videos are used to launch, explain, campaign, fundraise, and spark meaningful change through storytelling.
Dungloe, Ireland
CDP na Rosann addresses disadvantage in the Rosses area by supporting local community development initiatives and actively promoting participation, equality of opportunity, and social inclusion. They operate two shops that sell preloved clothing, shoes, accessories, and household items at low cost and use the proceeds to support families and individuals struggling with access to food and essentials. CDP na Rosann organizes community events and donates to local charities. They are a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI) and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
MALVA inspires and empowers Tasmanians to adopt sustainable living and minimize waste through circular economy solutions. They design and deliver interactive, purpose-driven workshops, offer sustainability advisory services, and serve as a brand ambassador at public activations and events. They also run a rural recycling hub. MALVA donates pro bono services to organizations in need and partners with charities and not-for-profit organizations to apply for sustainability-related grants. They are a member of Sustainable Living Tasmania and the Social Enterprise Collective of Tasmania.
Dublin, Ireland
Football Cooperative uses recreational football to bring people together, increase physical activity, and improve overall health in Ireland. Their place-based model includes a network of recreational football sites and volunteer game coordinators who organize weekly games year-round to foster friendship and connection and football tournaments that raise funds for partner charities. The games are ability- and mobility-banded. Football Cooperative provides discounts and waivers to ensure financial inclusion and actively engages disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and those in the international protection system. They source footballs, nets, bibs, and other equipment through socially and environmentally responsible suppliers. Football Cooperative is a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, The Wheel, and Social Enterprise Ireland. They are a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Airgarden empowers individuals and communities in Australia to take collective responsibility for sustainable food production and consumption, reduce food waste, and improve health and wellbeing. Their flagship product is a self-watering, self-fertilizing aeroponic system that uses agrichemical-free nutrient solutions and enables people to grow fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs in their own homes. Their Airgarden for Schools program is a hands-on and interactive learning experience co-created by educators that allows children to grow food from the classroom and learn lessons across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), sustainability, health, community, and more. Airgarden is locally designed and produced in Australia and Smart Drop certified for water efficiency. They are a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC), donate systems to low-income communities, and support Sustain: The Australian Food Network, Serving Our People, and Surfers for Climate.
Galway, Ireland
Link Galway empowers people with intellectual disabilities in Galway to develop their employability skills in the catering sector and secure meaningful employment. They were started in 1994 as a training cafe and evolved into an adult day service with a focus on culinary and catering skills development. Link Galway offers catering services and serves baked goods, meals, soups, and salads through Cafe Link Newcastle. They provide an accessible workplace, adapt tasks to suit each team member’s strengths, prioritize local sourcing, and support local community organizations and events. Link Galway is a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland and Galway City Community Network. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Redland Bay, Queensland, Australia
The Cage Youth Foundation identifies, connects, and supports Redlands youth and families experiencing disadvantage, hardship, and isolation through practical, innovative, and person-centered services. They provide counseling services, school mentoring and chaplaincy, support groups for families impacted by drugs and alcohol use, and youth programs that help young people develop life skills, healthy relationships, self-confidence, self-direction, and self-care. The Cage Youth Foundation has developed social enterprise initiatives to provide training and work experience for young people and generate revenue for support services. Works Social Enterprise provides mowing, mulching, hedge trimming, graffiti removal, pressure washing, painting, and other grounds cleaning and maintenance services, Ziggy’s is a coffee bar in The Cage community center, and The Button Jar Collective is a boutique with preloved clothing, accessories, and housewares. The Cage Youth Foundation is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC). They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Keel, Ireland
Achill Experience Aquarium & Visitor Centre showcases the cultural heritage and rich and extensive marine life around Achill’s coastline with a focus on environmental awareness and marine conservation. They offer interactive aquarium tours, museum exhibits, educational programs for all ages, and a shop with a curated selection of local honey, jams, soaps, knitwear, and more. Achill Experience ensures inclusivity through wheelchair-friendly facilities, a sensory pod for neurodiverse visitors, adaptive equipment for employees with disabilities, and free Sensory Sunday events for children with additional needs. They minimize plastic waste, raise awareness about plastic pollution, and participate in beach clean-ups. Achill Experience is a member of Clean Coasts, Leave No Trace Ireland, and Zoos.ie. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Romaine, Tasmania, Australia
Modality Co provides affordable digital accessibility guidance for organizations that wish to go beyond the minimum in their accessibility journey. They specialize in website and app accessibility assessments, design reviews, accessible communications and marketing, document remediation, and coaching for individuals, teams, and small organizations. They also provide training in event accessibility, disability awareness, and assistive technology. Modality Co offers a locally provided alternative to services offered by multinational firms and uses revenue from larger client organizations to provide low bono and pro bono support to low-income community organizations. They established the Tasmanian Accessibility Community to organize community meetups where speakers present on accessibility, disability, and inclusive design. Modality Co is a member of Regional Autistic Engagement Network (RAEN) and OZeWAI.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Catalyze APAC helps leaders and organizations across the Asia-Pacific region make decisions, assure decision outcomes, build decision capability, and create a better world through conscious choice and action. They deliver specialized consulting and training solutions underpinned by the core principles of Decision Thinking, a transparent, collaborative, and structured way to solve problems, engage people, use resources wisely, and take effective action. Catalyze APAC provides free and low-cost services for low-income groups and pro bono workshops and consultancy services to charities, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations. They are a member of B1G1, Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA), and Society of Decision Professionals.
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Sufiyana aims to empower women, celebrate ancestral knowledge, and foster environmental stewardship through sustainably and ethically sourced products, holistic education, and healing retreats. They offer kimonos, abayas, hijabs, scarves, bags, journals, stationery, art prints, Islamic-inspired home decor, herbal teas, natural oils and balms, and aromatherapy blends. They also organize women’s wellbeing circles, trauma-informed support sessions, community workshops, coaching, mentoring, leadership development programs, and social enterprise training. Sufiyana creates livelihood opportunities for women from marginalized backgrounds, prioritizes sustainable sourcing, produces in small batches, upcycles fabric offcuts, and uses biodegradable plastic-free packaging. They develop inclusive, culturally sensitive, welcoming spaces for learning, rest, and expression with sliding-scale pricing and barakah-based gifting circles for people in financial hardship. Sufiyana is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Everbright Collective promotes inclusion, independence, and wellbeing by providing tailored, neuro-affirming, strengths-based support to children with disabilities and neurodiversity and their families in Maitland, New South Wales. They specialize in early intervention, parent and caregiver support, art therapy, transition to school support, and tutoring and education support. They also offer free play groups, support groups, and social groups. Everbright Collective is committed to recycling, carpooling, single-use plastic reduction, and other environmentally responsible practices.
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
The van Diemen Project provides business and impact advisory services to foster success and create meaningful social and economic impact across Tasmania and beyond. They support small businesses, social enterprises, and community organizations to start, grow, and sustain their operations through coaching, mentoring, comprehensive enterprise reviews, innovation and co-design workshops, strategic planning, and leadership and business development. The van Diemen Project coordinates the Digital Solutions Tasmania program to help small businesses embrace digital transformation. They provide subsidized services to low-income groups and waive fees for Commonwealth Health Care cardholders. The van Diemen Project is a member of Social Enterprise Collective of Tasmania (SECTAS).
Knockanduff, Ireland
Little Jobs Service provides small, practical help around the home for elders, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents of County Wexford to prevent accidents, reduce isolation, promote independence, strengthen community connections, and encourage repair and reuse. Services include moving heavy items, installing safety improvements, and home maintenance and gardening jobs. They offer an affordable alternative to expensive private contractors and provide clients with trusted, community based support delivered by skilled local workers who understand their needs and circumstances. Little Jobs Service enables tool and labor sharing, promotes a repair-over-replace mindset, reduces unnecessary consumption, and supports a more resource-conscious way of living. They are a not-for-profit initiative of Wexford Local Development (WLD) and a member of County Wexford Social Enterprise Network. All surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.
London, England, United Kingdom
Safe Arbour works with women and children under five who have experienced domestic abuse and no longer live with the abuser to help them heal and achieve their full potential. They offer a 13-week trauma-informed program that combines education, peer support, and therapeutic activities to reduce isolation, improve self-esteem, increase survivors’ independence and autonomy, and repair mother-child attachment. Graduates are invited to an annual reunion picnic and an advisory board. Safe Arbour provides direct services in the London Borough of Islington and collaborates with other facilitators and service providers to scale the program throughout the United Kingdom. They contract with local authorities to provide free programs to residents and reinvest profits to cover participants who cannot pay. Safe Arbour donates to Phola, a South African charity that supports trauma survivors. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Knockatee, Ireland
Chronic Health Advocate helps families in Ireland navigate the non-medical challenges of living with chronic and complex illnesses. Their When Life Gives You Lemons (WLGYL) services include a peer support community, a self-paced online coaching program, virtual social events, and family fun days. Their Emotional Battery Recharger is a mobile therapy pod that includes a zero-gravity therapeutic chair and multimedia installations for sound, visual, and vibrational therapies. Chronic Health Advocate leverages corporate partnerships and sponsorships to bring their therapy pod directly to caregivers and healthcare workers and provide free support programs to those who need them most. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Dolphin Outsourcing provides flexible team expansion, job sharing, and overflow staffing solutions for nonprofits and businesses in the United Kingdom and creates flexible employment opportunities that support disability inclusion and work-life balance. Their network of skilled professionals specializes in virtual admin support, public relations, marketing, branding, design, project management, consultancy, and mentorship. Dolphin Outsourcing maintains a multi-tier pricing structure to ensure their services are accessible. The founding directors have lived experience with physical and mental disabilities. Dolphin Outsourcing values the skills of individuals facing employment barriers and helps them navigate those barriers and reach their full potential. They promote mental health wellbeing and assist with Access to Work grant applications. Dolphin Outsourcing donates to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. They are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Kingston, Tasmania, Australia
1000 Hearts creates and shares handmade pocket hearts as acts of kindness to improve mental health and well-being, reinforce positive relationships, and strengthen community connections by enabling people to share kindness in a tangible way. They offer heart-making kits, supplies, and digital resources in their online store and hold workshops to promote kindness in workplaces, schools, and communities and build a culture of compassion. Their community hearts are made by volunteers and offered at no cost to reflect their guiding principle that kindness is free. Customers can choose to receive hearts for free, pay only the production cost, or fund hearts for others to receive.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
You M Powered aims to transform lives and systems through confidence-building, soft skills mastery, and sustainable leadership development. They offer consulting, coaching, mentoring, meeting facilitation, keynotes, webinars, a podcast, and a blog with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. You M Powered provides pro bono services to marginalized groups and contributes to microlending programs.
Gqeberha, South Africa
Yisolele Trading uplifts rural and peri-urban communities in South Africa by creating employment through agro-entrepreneurship, improving access to nutrition, and promoting sustainability. They provide affordable seedlings and plants and accessible gardening and landscaping services. Yisolele Trading prioritizes sustainable agricultural practices, donates seedlings to schools, churches, and clinics, and offers skills training and educational programs for youth, women, and underserved communities. They contribute to a circular economy by repurposing waste for energy and organic fertilizers.
Bauchi, Nigeria
Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative (GECCI) engages and mobilizes youth advocates to combat climate change through environmental education, community engagement, tree planting, and advocacy for climate-smart policies. They collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations, provide free and subsidized training on climate resilience, environmental conservation, and green entrepreneurship, and organize tree planting drives, policy advocacy workshops, and climate-smart agriculture demonstrations across underserved communities in Africa. Volunteers receive mentorship, leadership development opportunities, and international exposure through participation in conferences and fellowships. GECCI is a member of the African Union Great Green Wall Youth Advisory Board, UNESCO Youth Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN), YOUNGO of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN). They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
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