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Welcome to the 120 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in October 2023! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Greece, Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Peru, the United States, and Canada. You can see half of them below. Part 2 is here. More than 3,070 enterprises across 100 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
London, England, United Kingdom
Belu offers British mineral water, tonics, mixers, and filter systems and invests all profits towards reducing carbon emissions, supporting water stewardship projects, working towards a circular economy, and bringing clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to everyone everywhere. Their natural still and sparkling mineral water is sourced in Wales, never exported, and packed in bottles made locally from lightweight recycled glass or 100 percent recycled plastic. Their tonics and mixers are made with sustainably sourced ingredients and lower-than-average sugar. Belu encourages people to choose tap or filtered water when possible. For hospitality businesses and workplaces, they offer premium filtration systems for still, sparkling, cold, chilled, and hot water, branded refillable bottles, and regular maintenance services. Refill systems reduce carbon emissions, waste, storage requirements, and costs. Belu was carbon neutral according to PAS 2060 standards for 10 years. They have now shifted their focus from offsets and certification to carbon management and reduction. Belu contributes 100 percent of net profits to WaterAid and other impact partners using unrestricted funding models. They are an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Zürich, Switzerland
Gebana is changing the rules of global trade to benefit small farming families, local economies, and the environment. It started in 1973 in Switzerland with the “banana women,” a women-led movement for fairer global trade, and became a trading company in 1998. They work with subsidiaries and partners to directly source organic fresh and dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, coffee, tea, spices, and pantry items from family farmers in Burkina Faso, Togo, Brazil, Greece, Tunisia, Palestine, Brazil, and Mexico and meats, cheeses, and vegan alternatives from Switzerland. Fresh produce can be ordered in advance through their online shop and is sent seasonally when it is ripe and freshly harvested. Gebana provides training in organic farming, supports certification, and invests in local processing and packaging. In addition to paying fair trade and organic premiums, Gebana gives 10 percent of the sales price in their shop back to farming families. Profits are shared equally with employees, customers, and shareholders. Gebana is certified organic according to European Union and Swiss standards. They are a guaranteed fair trade member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a member of SENS Suisse, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Swiss Fair Trade, Das Good Food Collective, and Climate Alliance Switzerland.
Sidvokodvo, Eswatini
Woman Farmer Foundation empowers and develops Swazi women and youth through sustainable agriculture to improve food security and rural livelihoods in Eswatini. They are creating a network of model women and youth farmers across the country who can inspire and mentor their communities with a focus on climate adaptation and resilience and agribusiness development. Woman Farmer Foundation offers mentoring, coaching, workshops, training, and seminars, facilitates financing and market linkages, and organizes the annual Woman and Youth Farmer of the Year competition. This has given women and youth farmers a greater voice and platform to excel in a patriarchal society. Woman Farmer Foundation mobilizes funding and support for their programs in order to offer them free or at low cost to rural populations.
Bangkok, Thailand
Yunus Thailand promotes social business and sustainable development in Thailand in order to achieve zero net carbon emissions, zero unemployment, and zero poverty. They incubate and accelerate social business startups, organize events and campaigns, build community, support academic institutions with social business education and research, offer consultancy, social procurement, and fund management services, and co-create social businesses with partner organizations. Surpluses from corporate projects are used to provide free training, support services, and project funding to low-income communities. Yunus Thailand builds long-term relationships while prioritizing the independence and autonomy of the communities they work with. They are a United Nations Environment Program accredited organization, a member of UNESCO’s Global Citizenship Education Network, and part of the Yunus network of social business organizations. Yunus Thailand is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all profits towards their mission.
Penzance, England, United Kingdom
Open Briefing builds resistance and resilience among the people and communities challenging power. They defend, strengthen, and empower those on the frontlines of civil society by keeping them and their partners safe and secure, both online and in the real world. They also provide consultancy and advisory support to help nonprofits and foundations take the right risks when supporting and resourcing grassroots change. Open Briefing helps organizations enhance their security risk management, information security, data protection, and staff care and wellbeing. Activists and grassroots organizations receive pro bono support. Nonprofits and foundations with a turnover under £10 million per year receive a 20 to 40 percent discount on standard rates. As a remote-first organization, Open Briefing delivers support and services remotely where possible and considers carbon alongside impact and risk when assessing potential travel. They are an accredited Living Wage Employer and a Climate Perks Employer. Open Briefing is a nonprofit affiliate of the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, 1% for the Planet, CIVICUS, Building Responses Together, the Vuka! Coalition, Alliance for Land, Indigenous and Environmental Defenders (ALLIED), and the security working group of the Defenders in Development campaign. They operate as a not-for-profit social enterprise and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Llandeilo Graban, Wales, United Kingdom
9Trees is tackling climate change by restoring woodland habitats, promoting biodiversity, creating rural employment, and connecting more people to nature. Rather than selling carbon credits, they create carbon sinks in the form of professionally managed broadleaf woodlands for wildlife and people. Nine trees is the number required to balance the personal carbon footprint each year of an average UK citizen. 9Trees sources native saplings from responsible local tree nurseries, partners with landowners who care about their mission and agree to protect the site for at least 50 years, ensures management and aftercare, and provides updates to supporters. Every site undergoes a rigorous ecological assessment before planting, and planting is done by conservationists local to the planting site. By planting the right trees in the right place, 9Trees promotes biodiversity and enhances habitat corridors. They also offer activities for local communities to enjoy such as team-building days, eco therapy sessions, and woodland walks. 9Trees is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK, Focus on Forestry First, Land Workers Alliance, Bristol Green Partnership, and Future Leap.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
PonyUp for Good turns decommissioned technology into fresh meals for people in need. They collect unwanted devices, provide a secure data cleaning service, sell the technology to wholesale partners for refurbishment and reuse, and donate 50 percent of the profits to SecondBite, Australia’s largest fresh food rescue charity. Their model reduces e-waste and food waste, prevents toxic chemicals from entering landfills and waterways, improves access to affordable second-hand technology, and feeds vulnerable people. PonyUp for Good works with corporate clients to develop engagement programs for their employees that include education on e-waste and food waste, collection points for them to bring e-waste from home, and opportunities to volunteer with SecondBite. PonyUp for Good is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Athens, Greece
Re4Earth supplies sustainably sourced zero-waste products to help people change their everyday habits and make our earth a better place. They offer reusable metal straws, beeswax wraps, bamboo toothbrushes, plant-based dental floss in reusable containers, bamboo and cotton earbuds, and natural balms. Their packaging and stickers are plastic-free, home compostable, and made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified recycled paper and soy-based inks. Products are shipped in recycled mailers from Noissue. For every ecommerce purchase, Re4Earth donates through Stripe Climate to a coalition of businesses accelerating long-term carbon removal. For wholesale and corporate customers, they donate to a select list of not-for-profit environmental organizations. Re4Earth also participates in direct action. They are part of the World Wildlife Fund’s “Adopt A Beach” citizen science initiative to combat plastic pollution. They clean their adopted beach in Piraeus four times a year, record the amount and composition of waste, and upload the data. Re4Earth uses their platform to encourage people to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover.
London, England, United Kingdom
Unseen Tours offers alternative London walking tours led by guides who have experienced homelessness. The tours offer a unique insight into London life and meaningful work opportunities while giving visibility and a voice to people who often feel unseen and unheard. Homelessness can happen to anyone, for all sorts of reasons such as redundancy, relationship breakdown, or illness. By enabling people to spend time with homeless and formerly homeless individuals, Unseen Tours hopes that people may rethink what it means to be homeless. Tours are free for people who have experienced homelessness over the past year. Unseen Tours offers training and support for people affected by homelessness to curate and lead their own London walking tours. They are a registered Community Interest Company and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
La Sarre, Quebec, Canada
Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi d’Abitibi-Ouest (CJEAO) was started in 1996 to support young people and newcomers in Abitibi-Ouest, Québec with social and professional integration. They offer youth empowerment programs, migrant support services, group activities for skill development, and individual career counseling and support personal autonomy, entrepreneurial culture, healthy lifestyles, and prosocial behavior. Their JOBSTAT site includes jobseeker profiles and jobs available in Abitibi-Ouest. Services are available free of charge and are provided in partnership with government ministries and private enterprises committed to community and youth development. All surplus is reinvested in their workers, suppliers, community development, and environmental conservation. CJEAO has SACAIS certification from the Québec Government’s Community Action Secretariat. They are part of Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec (RCJEQ), Place aux jeunes en Région, Conseil de la culture de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and other mission-aligned networks.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
The Skill Mill employs young ex-offenders to provide environmental services in their local area. Young people with a criminal record often face barriers to accessing education, training, and employment opportunities that would enable them to move forward with their lives. Through The Skill Mill, they receive six months paid employment, practical work experience, accredited training, a nationally recognized qualification, and support to access follow-on employment. Participants acquire knowledge and skills by working alongside local contractors and partners to maintain urban green spaces and rural land, clean waterways, reduce flood risks, improve river health, and develop horticulture and water management skills. The Skill Mill reduces reoffending rates, increases community safety, improves the local environment, and strengthens civic pride and care for public spaces. They also organize World Cleanup Day, an annual global event that mobilizes citizens, community groups, corporations, and government bodies to participate in a day of action. The Skill Mill is a not-for-profit social enterprise and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Hatch Films is a social impact film and video production company that provides training, work experience, networking, and employment opportunities for diverse talent who may face barriers to working in the industry. They create equity by leveling the playing field, embed a culture of development by finding and investing in diverse talent, and facilitate safe spaces for people from underrepresented groups to meet, up-skill, and work. Hatch Films focuses on talent from the global majority, low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+. They provide commercial video production, photography, animation, livestream, and branded content services and work with corporate and industry partners to diversify their recruitment processes. They offer reduced fees and support to charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs). Hatch Films is a registered not-for-profit CIC and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Carshalton, England, United Kingdom
Jeypore, Odisha, India
Folkweave aims to revive the natural dye, handloom weaving, and embroidery heritage of the Koraput region of Odisha to enhance women’s livelihoods, protect the environment, and address unjust power relations. The transition to industrial fabrics and synthetic dyes has increased the vulnerability of traditional dyeing and weaving communities and led to high rates of outmigration. Folkweave works with local women to manually dye textiles with locally sourced plant-based materials. These yarns are used to produce handwoven and embroidered shawls, sarees, and fabrics with indigenous motifs. The women are able to work from home and have formed a mutual benefit trust.
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Toucan Diversity promotes social inclusion for disabled people and offers disability training that is designed and delivered by their accredited team of disabled trainers. They help employees at all levels of an organization gain the confidence and awareness to work with and assist disabled staff or clients effectively and meet continuing professional development (CPD) goals. Courses include Disability Equality, Inclusive Employment, Visual Impairment Awareness, Autism Awareness, Invisible Disability Awareness, Access to Work, Neurodiversity into Work, and Learning Disability into Work. Programs can be conducted online or in person and integrate open discussions, presentations, group work, and practical advice based on first-hand lived experience. Toucan Diversity is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a certified Living Wage Employer, Disability Confident Leader, and CPD Training Provider, and a member of Social Enterprise UK, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).
London, England, United Kingdom
What Does Not combines the functions of an events company, creative agency, and artistic community with a focus on creating purpose, meaning, and connection, building community resilience, and unleashing a cultural revolution. They run immersive events and experiences across London and work with brands on content, strategy, talent sourcing, workplace culture, creative campaigns, curated events and experiences, cultural programming, and community engagement. What Does Not supports emerging creators of all ages, backgrounds, and neurotypes by giving them a platform to showcase their work, collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and community. Core events are free, and mentorship programs are offered in partnership with nonprofits, charities, and educational institutions. What Does Not is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Carshalton, England, United Kingdom
Nickel Support delivers quality person-centered support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in Carshalton and Cheam with a focus on helping each trainee discover their goals and lead a more fulfilled and purposeful life. They create employment opportunities through their own in-house enterprises and offer job coaching services for trainees interested in external work experience and employment. Support sessions include furniture upcycling, homeware production, food production, cafe and retail training, culinary skills, mindfulness, dance, and exercise. Nickel Support also provides support and activities for adults with learning disabilities living independently in the local community. After years of working with people with learning disabilities and their caregivers, they have developed a unique system for setting goals and tracking personal progress and growth across three areas: health, relationships, and employment. Nickel Support is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
London, England, United Kingdom
RangerLab equips and empowers wildlife rangers to protect nature at scale. They supply on-the-ground teams with quality equipment and ongoing support to improve their performance, ensure dignity, and boost morale. RangerLab focuses on under-resourced regions with rich biodiversity in Africa and Asia. They work with conservation partners across land, marine, and high-altitude environments to understand what’s needed and where it’s needed most. RangerLab socks were designed by and for wildlife rangers working in the harshest conditions and are now available to the public. These quality, all-purpose socks are ethically made in the United Kingdom using recycled materials from Ecotec®, which specializes in circular production techniques. RangerLab Studios, the trading arm for socks and other merchandise, is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and donates 100 percent of profits to RangerLab, which is a registered charity in the United Kingdom.
Huntington, England, United Kingdom
Family Fund Business Services (FFBS) assists charities, housing providers, local authorities, and other organizations in the United Kingdom with procurement, fulfillment, and grant administration and makes it easier to distribute practical support directly to people in need. Whether furnishing accommodation or fulfilling a grant fund scheme, clients can choose from thousands of essential goods and services, easily order, coordinate delivery, and manage warranties through the FFBS online portal. Sourcing appliances, furniture, housewares, food vouchers, and other essential items through a single supplier with a single monthly invoice reduces administrative burdens for grant-making bodies and helps funds go further. Collective buying power also enables FFBS to offer goods at discounted prices and provide cash rebates on eligible products. Family Fund Business Services is a wholly owned social enterprise subsidiary of Family Fund Trust, which provides support to families raising disabled or seriously ill children on low incomes across the United Kingdom. All surplus is used to deliver social value and generate unrestricted funding for their parent charity. FFBS is a certified Living Wage Employer and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Ussangoda, Sri Lanka
Back To Origins creates natural Sri Lankan food products to support consumer wellness, rural livelihoods, and community empowerment. The initiative was started by Ravana Garden, a sustainable boutique hotel in southern Sri Lanka, to engage staff and expand local employment opportunities during the pandemic. They source spices, herbs, and other ingredients from the hotel’s organic garden and from nearby farmers and produce spice blends, condiments, specialty coffee, and other natural food and drinks. All products are free from artificial flavors, preservatives, and other additives. Back to Origins contributes a portion of profits to local social and environmental causes including donations for youth initiatives, the local women’s association, medical camps for the elderly, the village school, beach cleaning, tree planting, and shramadana campaigns.
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
Defiant Sports aims to create fully inclusive sport and activity sessions by catering to everyone’s sporting needs and breaking the barriers that people with disabilities and marginalized groups often face. Their facilities, services, and communications are at the cutting edge of accessibility, and their sessions are planned and led by coaches trained in inclusion and adaptation. The Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub in Eastbourne is open as a community drop-in venue six days a week and includes a multi-sports court, a sensory room, a public Changing Places toilet, a lounge, a gym area, and a community area with low-impact sports, toys, a charity shop, and a Give and Take table with food, clothing, and hygiene items. They offer scheduled group programs and bespoke sessions that increase confidence, social connection, and mental and physical health. Defiant Sports keeps session prices as low as possible and has offered bursaries to low-income families. They also organize the annual Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport as a free community event. Defiant Sports is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all profits towards their mission.
Whittonditch, England, United Kingdom
Green Machine recycles and refurbishes electronics in the United Kingdom to reduce pollution, emissions, and digital poverty. They collect unwanted IT equipment, provide secure data destruction services, and either refurbish the devices or break them down into parts for recycling. Refurbished equipment is sold at affordable rates or donated to local schools, charities, or people in need. Funds from selling recyclable materials and refurbished equipment are used to train young people in IT recycling, repairs, and services. Green Machine prioritizes trainees who face barriers to employment due to disadvantaged backgrounds or learning disabilities and helps them develop workplace skills and access formal qualifications. Green Machine has ISO certification in quality management, environmental management, and information security management. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Oldham, England, United Kingdom
Upturn was started in 2004 to improve the lives of people from diverse groups and disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom and help them overcome barriers to social mobility. They work with public, private, and third-sector clients to provide services and deliver projects that unlock people’s talent and aspirations, cultivate enterprise, and enable communities to prosper. Upturn People includes a Recruit Local digital platform and employment services, an apprenticeship academy, and specialized services for carers returning to the workforce and hard-to-reach communities. Upturn Enterprise includes coworking spaces and enterprise hubs, social business coaching and mentoring, Investment Gateway to help social businesses access grants and financing, and Pinpoint CSR to increase private sector engagement. Upturn Community includes Seeds of Change to support community dialog, Young Horizons to create space for young voices, student community placements, community-based care initiatives, and a Community Champions panel. Upturn is a certified Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO), and Oldham Social Enterprise Network. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
York, England, United Kingdom
Tang Hall SMART enhances life and learning for marginalized groups in York through music, drama, art, practical skills, and personal development. They offer RSL qualifications and personalized learning programs for young people with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), courses for adults with additional needs, and creative clubs, classes, and activities for people who have struggled with mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness, or addiction. Tang Hall SMART has its own recording studios and a record label, Musication, that releases original material by staff and participants. They use any surplus to offer free community clubs and performance events. Tang Hall SMART is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They have Living Wage Employer and Good Business Charter accreditation.
London, England, United Kingdom
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England aims to improve the mental health of the nation by training at least one in ten people in mental health awareness and skills. They provide expert guidance and training to organizations of all shapes and sizes to support mental health in the workplace and beyond. Their evidence-based training gives people the skills to spot the signs of poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation, and the knowledge to signpost to appropriate support. MHFA England has training options to suit a range of timescales and budgets from basic mental health awareness sessions to a full Mental Health First Aider qualification. Courses are delivered in person or online through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub. MHFA England offers free and discounted training to people working with youth in the sports and recreation sectors, front-line workers, the National Health Service (NHS), and Black-led organizations. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Girls Into Coding was cofounded in 2018 by an 11-year-old and her mother to empower girls, particularly girls from underprivileged backgrounds, to engage in tech and engineering. They offer free hands-on workshops, educational events, and learning opportunities in coding, robotics, engineering, 3D design and printing, and physical computing to help girls develop their confidence and sense of belonging in tech settings and their belief in their abilities to become the tech leaders of the future. The programs create a secure and inspiring place that enables the girls to have fun, make new friends, and see their projects come to life while developing creative problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration skills. Girls into Coding is registered as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Human Milk Clothing offers responsibly sourced breastfeeding-related clothing and accessories and works to reduce the global number of maternal and infant deaths linked to infant feeding practices. Unlike traditional breastfeeding clothing that is engineered with additional holes and zips, their loose and stretchy tops are designed to be ideal for breastfeeding but also for long-term use beyond it. Products are made from sustainably sourced materials like GOTS certified organic cotton and FSC certified modal fabrics. Designs are inspired by the molecules in human milk and original artwork. Human Milk Clothing uses retail sales to fund educational outreach and programs and communicate the science of human milk and breastfeeding to parents, healthcare professionals, and the general public both nationally and internationally. They enable providers of prenatal and postnatal support services to provide evidence-based support to parents, empowering women to know and understand their own bodies, make informed choices, and be supported effectively if they choose to breastfeed. Human Milk Clothing is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK and the Organisation for Responsible Business (ORB).
London, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
Trash Gxng provides a creative outlet for underrepresented young people in the United Kingdom. They design and deliver educational workshops and create safe environments where peer groups can discuss real issues that impact their lives, develop essential skills, and build community. Trash Gxng supports participants to transform their conversations and creativity into streetwear and tangible creative products they can see brought to life. By providing a positive means for self-expression, they break the barrier of silence and support informed decision-making. Trash Gxng collaborates with charity partners and schools across the UK to provide educational services to local communities at no cost. The young people who cocreate the designs receive the product for free. Trash Gxng is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
London, England, United Kingdom
Restore Counselling helps set up, support, and sustain affordable counseling services across the United Kingdom. They work with professionals, charities, trustee boards, churches, other faith groups, and not-for-profit organizations to establish new low-cost counseling services in their local communities, and they support the growth, development, and sustainability of existing low-cost counseling services. Restore Counselling provides a starter pack, industry-standard documentation, organizational reviews, consultancy services, mentoring, coaching, and professional development support. They also facilitate a peer support network of counseling center managers. Their model is proven, simple, financially viable, and achievable. Restore is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Axé Boom Boom was started to help ensure that all youth and their families, regardless of financial, ethnic, physical, and social background, should have equal access to physical and musical activities that support healthy development. They find solutions to childhood inactivity in Edinburgh by running capoeira and djembe drumming classes and workshops as afterschool clubs, holiday camps, in-school programs, and at festivals or other events. Axé Boom Boom focuses on serving communities with higher social and economic deprivation. They offer discounts or free spaces to families in need, and they modify classes to accommodate neurodivergence and disabilities. By promoting active and healthy living, they support body and mind development, confidence, creativity, discipline, and the values of respect and perseverance. Axé Boom Boom is a not-for-profit social enterprise and a member of The Good Stuff Network Edinburgh and Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Spice Hub makes it easier for families to choose healthy natural foods that benefit local farmers in Sri Lanka. They offer spices, spice blends, chili pastes, pickles, sambols, sauces, dressings, moju, badum, chutneys, and jams made from ingredients they grow on their own farm or source directly from other local farmers. All products are free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and other additives. Their own farm near the Sinharaja forest reserve has been free from synthetic agrichemicals for 40 years. They use compost and manure and a gravity-fed spring water irrigation system and actively minimize waste. Customers receive discounts when they return empty glass bottles for sterilization and reuse. The Ceylon Spice Hub provides fair pay, good working conditions, and other benefits. They plan to allocate 15 percent of profits to livelihood development for women living near Pasgoda and Kolaniya.
Wiltshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Waste to Wonder specializes in ethical office clearance to reduce waste and environmental impact and support good causes around the world. They collect redundant office furniture and equipment from corporate customers and redistribute it to schools and charities. Damaged items are recycled. Waste to Wonder has equipped more than 1,300 schools in 32 countries, donated more than £30 million worth of equipment, and diverted tens of thousands of tons of waste. Corporate customers save on disposal costs and receive a full report on social and environmental impacts to support corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Waste to Wonder has SafeContractor, ISO 14001, and NCZ Platinum certification. They are a registered charity and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Cultural Fashion & Arts creates educational and celebratory cultural events, experiences, and activities across the United Kingdom. They work with community groups, schools, businesses, and other partners to organize cultural fashion shows, pop-up marketplaces, workshops, talks, screenings, art exhibitions, and other initiatives that preserve cultural heritage, celebrate diversity, and bring communities together. Cultural Fashion & Arts is the official event delivery partner for Cultural Style Week, an annual event that encourages people around the world to celebrate their cultural heritage through fashion, hair, and beauty. They are committed to making activities free or low-cost and as inclusive as possible. Cultural Fashion & Arts is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
The Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP) serves as an independent and impartial voice for NLP, brings together and supports qualified NLP professionals and trainers, creates a spirit of unity and cooperation, and builds the reputation of NLP as a valuable, mainstream tool to help people live more empowered lives. NLP helps us understand how our brains process the language we use and how that influences the way we think and the results we get. NLP professionals offer accessible tools that can be used by individuals, teams, and organizations to improve outcomes, support wellbeing, and create change. To qualify for ANLP membership, professionals and trainers need to meet minimum standards, complete a credential review process, and comply with a code of ethics. ANLP maintains a searchable member directory, provides an internationally recognized accreditation programs, compiles online resources, coordiantes forums and peer support, and organizes the NLP Awards, the NLP Conference, and other events. ANLP is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Aymara aims to reduce the inequalities experienced by ethnic minority groups in the United Kingdom and improve the health and wellbeing of those who are marginalized, stigmatized, and socially excluded. They work with Latin American communities to improve access to healthcare and mainstream services, and they collaborate with local authorities, government agencies, researchers, and charity and corporate partners to increase reach and impact. Their model relies on evidence-based and pay-for-performance practices to ensure innovative and efficient project delivery. Aymara is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Social Enterprise UK, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), British HIV Association (BHIVA), and British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH). They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Puddletown, England, United Kingdom
Little Green Change provides environmental education and opportunities for children in primary and secondary schools and in the community. They aim to inspire, educate, and facilitate environmental action through online resources, school programs, public talks, events, competitions, projects, an annual magazine, and other initiatives. Their school programs are ideal for eco clubs that meet after school, at lunch, or during school holidays and are free for all state-funded schools in the United Kingdom. Community events and competitions are also free to ensure they are accessible to lower-income families. Little Green Change operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Upper Castle Combe, England, United Kingdom
Wiltshire Wood Recycling diverts wood from the waste stream and creates opportunities for local community members. They collect waste wood from construction sites and other businesses at a lower cost than hiring a conventional skip bin. The reclaimed wood is graded and either sold at discounted rates or used to make quality wood products for local community groups, schools, playgrounds, or the public. Low quality wood is sold as kindling and firewood or sent to a chipboard manufacturer. Wiltshire Wood Recycling prevents usable resources from entering landfills and reduces demand for new timber and further deforestation. The wood waste is collected using small economical vehicles, loaded by hand, and used locally to minimize the carbon footprint. Through this service, Wiltshire Wood Recycling is able to offer woodworking training, apprenticeships, paid work placements, and volunteer opportunities to local people who either face barriers to employment or want to contribute to the community. Wiltshire Wood Recycling is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), a certified Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, and a member of Community Wood Recycling and Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom
Flourishing Fulfilled Futures builds thriving communities through parental coaching and financial education. They offer in-person and online workshops, events, and coaching sessions and actively volunteer in the community to start conversations and build connections. Flourishing Fulfilled Futures specializes in working with parents on low incomes and helping them identify opportunities to save, invest, and give back to their communities. This includes supporting them to have open discussions about finances in their relationships, signposting them to local service providers if they need assistance meeting basic needs, and modeling social and environmental responsibility for their children. Flourishing Fulfilled Futures is committed to inclusion. They work with people of all different backgrounds and ability levels and offer heavily discounted and free tickets for community events. Flourishing Fulfilled Futures is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nashville Blanket Project provides blankets to neighbors in crisis and spreads awareness to increase empathy and remove stigma around homelessness, poverty, and addiction. They offer classic blankets, tapestries, and throws made from natural cotton or recycled fibers. For every blanket sold, they give one to a neighbor in need through local nonprofit partners like Community Resource Center Nashville, Open Table Nashville, and People Loving Nashville. Wholesale and customized corporate gifting options are available. Nashville Blanket Project is a member of Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA).
London, England, United Kingdom
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
Hands In offers handmade housewares and accessories that support artisan livelihoods. They work with partners around the world that have a shared commitment to fair trade wages, capacity building, sustainable materials, social equality, and community support. Products include rice straw paper, hand-blown glass, and pottery from Egypt, handloom cotton and silk textiles and upcycled cement bag clutches from Cambodia, felt ornaments, hand-carved wooden spoons, and upcycled bags from Guatemala, and alpaca shawls and blankets from Ecuador. Hands In provides design support, quality control training, and market access through their own shop and other retail partners. They support a number of not-for-profit organizations including Gorilla Guardians in Rwanda, and they supply scarves and blankets to local charities.
Karuwalagaswewa, Sri Lanka
GreenJoy supplies healthy, ethically-farmed fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and legumes, creates rural employment opportunities, and supports ecological health in Sri Lanka. Their 20-acre land in Karuwalagaswewa has been free from synthetic agrichemicals since 2020. They produce their own compost, natural fertilizers like jeeva amrutha, fish tonic, and fruit tonic, and natural pesticides like dasa kasaya, neem extract, and agnistha. Weeds are controlled manually and with mulch. GreenJoy employs people in need from the local area.
Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
Metanoeo aims to help all people live life well by supporting the journey from understanding to transformation. They offer life coaching, wellbeing resources, and training and support for life coaches. Life Garage is a free online resource grounded in psycho-social theory and positive psychology that helps individuals develop the tools to become their own life mechanics. Metanoeo Academy provides professional life coach training including a Level 5 Accredited Award in Community-Based Life Coaching and a Certificate in Personal Coaching. Training includes lifetime membership in the Metanoeo Guild, an alumni association that provides ongoing support, supervision options, and continuing professional development. Flexible payment plans and scholarships are available for students in need. Matenoeo partners with businesses and community organizations to provide one-to-one coaching sessions, deliver bespoke training, sponsor or host community-based life coaches, and create community wellbeing hubs. Metanoeo is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK, the Association for Coaching, the Institute for Training and Occupational Learning, and the Wirral Council for Voluntary Services.
Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
S’wheat produces reusable water bottles from sustainably sourced wheat straw and bamboo fiber to help fight plastic pollution and restore the natural environment. Products are shipped in plastic-free packaging, and every purchase funds the planting of a trackable native tree. S’wheat supports tree planting projects that enable locals in deprived areas to earn a consistent income and gain access to healthcare, education, mental health support, and other resources. For co-branding and other wholesale orders, they provide a certificate, a personalized carbon impact report, social media assets, and a QR code that shows where the trees were planted. S’wheat is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Gillingham, England, United Kingdom
Mind, Brain, Body (MBB) raises awareness of the mental health challenges faced by young people and supports young people to maintain their mental health and overall wellbeing through arts, music, sports, LEGO-based therapy, and other activities. They take a holistic approach that understands the importance of the connection between the mind, brain, and body. MBB is compiling free online resources for young people and is working to develop modernized youth centers that provide a safe space for young people to join at any time without any waiting lists. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Burbage, England, United Kingdom
Kai-zen Change for Good supports organizations to increase their social impact, enhance staff wellbeing, and improve business performance. They deliver awareness-raising programs, targeted leadership support, kaizen workshops, business and investment advice, and workplace wellbeing services. Kai-zen has supported hundreds of voluntary groups, charities, and social enterprises to start up, develop, and grow and has partnered with support organizations to increase local capacity and build the social economy. They provide free or discounted holistic therapies for people who cannot afford to pay and pro bono services to small charities and social enterprises. Kai-zen is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
Go4Growth helps voluntary organizations, community groups, social enterprises, and small businesses develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge to win public sector procurement contracts and grow. Their fully funded program includes a self-service software platform with training, tools, templates, and other digital content, access to events, and one-to-one mentoring. Go4Growth also offers free Public Sector Supply Ready (PSSR) accreditation and a free Carbon Net Zero Planning Tool. They tailor support to under-represented groups to ensure that every demographic has access to relevant services. Go4Growth is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Only Rescues aims to make responsible adoption the preferred option for pet owners and is working to ensure that every dog and cat in the United Kingdom has a safe, loving forever home. They partner with animal rescue charities and responsible rehoming centers to provide a central platform that ethically matches adopters with rescue dogs and cats. Only Rescues does not work with breeders. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK and reinvest surplus towards their mission.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
MHScot Workplace Wellbeing helps employers develop and embed more caring and compassionate workplace cultures and equips employees with the skills and knowledge they need to support mental health and wellbeing at work. They offer assessments and tailored training for workplace mental health and wellbeing, national qualifications in mental health first aid, outdoor team building programs, online courses on positive psychology and wellbeing, and free quarterly networking events. Their interactive learning platform has been designed to accommodate disabilities and different learning needs. MHScot Workplace Wellbeing is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and reinvests profits in the community by providing free and reduced-rate consultancy and training services to small not-for-profit organizations. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK, Social Enterprise Scotland, Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network, and Enterprise Scotland.
Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Commodious provides convenient, low-cost health, safety, and compliance training in the United Kingdom. Their online courses are fully interactive, available across devices, and can be completed at a pace that suits different learning styles. All users get access to our free learning management system, which can be used to purchase courses for others, track progress, and download certificates. Commodious also maintains a knowledge bank with useful information about health and safety, workplace hazards, and more. They use their profits to support charities and social enterprises with their training needs. Commodious is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Kovilakanda, Sri Lanka
Monastery of Tea is an ecological farm in the Sri Lankan hill country that aims to uplift rural livelihoods and inspire and empower local communities. They raise pastured dairy cows, chickens, and goats, use organic methods to produce tea, spices, coffee, coconut, fruit, and vegetables, and produce their own handmade paper packaging and stationery to minimize environmental impact. Monastery of Tea produces organic soil enrichments and liquid fertilizers from cow manure and green manure. They practice multi-cropping, use soil and water conservation techniques, and protect biodiversity by maintaining forest groves. Monastery of Tea is developing a range of value-added products and crafts to employ more people from the surrounding community.
London, England, United Kingdom
Generation Success aims to remove barriers to a more equal society and empower young people from diverse backgrounds to reach their career aspirations. Their Success Seekers program gives young people access to coaching, mentoring, training, workshops, networking, events, internships, job opportunities, and other professional resources. Generation Success partners with global corporations that are committed to helping move society towards equality. They build a pipeline of diverse talent, engage staff in skills-based volunteering and mentoring opportunities, help update recruitment and retention practices, and provide diversity and inclusion training and consultancy services. Generation Success is registered as a not-for-profit enterprise and is a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
London, England, United Kingdom
Prospela gives underserved young people access to employee mentors for career discovery, inspiration, and guidance online. Students develop confidence, gain work-life insights, build an actionable career plan, and form the professional network they need to realize their potential. Prospela uses their platform to match students with trained mentors based on skills and interests and provides safe, monitored channels for one-to-one chat. They partner with schools and universities to improve their career services and with employers to expand student outreach, employee engagement, and corporate social responsibility programs. Prospela is a certified B Corporation and a member of Social Enterprise UK and the Fair Education Alliance.
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Community Empowerment promotes mutual self-help and cooperative solutions for community resilience, community enterprise, and community economic development. They provide affordable incubation spaces for socially minded enterprises and in-person and online consultancy services. Community Empowerment started in 1999 and has assisted more than 100 community enterprises including community-owned pubs, cafes, wholefood shops, education initiatives, and theater and entertainment groups. They also support local authorities to engage with and enable community economic development. Community Empowerment is a member of Social Enterprise UK and Co-operatives UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Ince-in-Makerfield, England, United Kingdom
Action Station NW sells donated new and pre-loved goods and raises money for community projects of all shapes and sizes in North West England. Their retail shops in Ince and Tyldesley are volunteer-supported and offer affordable clothing, accessories, furniture, housewares, books, toys, and more. Action Station NW is registered as Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Eco Everyday offers ethically sourced, environmentally responsible promotional merchandise in the United Kingdom. Their pens, pencils, notepads, bags, water bottles, mugs, badges, lanyards, school supplies, toys, seed kits, and other promotional items can be branded and customized for events and corporate gifts. Products are made from recycled rubber and plastic, aluminum, bamboo, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, Fairtrade organic cotton, and natural waste materials. A portion of their proceeds are used to fund early childhood education in Kenya. Eco Everyday is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Haputale, Sri Lanka
Swari Organics aims to benefit communities and the environment in Sri Lanka through sustainable, agrichemical-free farming. They grow fruits, vegetables, spices, tea, coffee, and more in the hills of Haputale. Swari Organics saves seeds, maintains nurseries, and uses natural spring water. Proceeds are used to provide health care and other benefits to workers.
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