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Welcome to the 72 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in September 2025! This month’s roundup includes new members from Portugal, Spain, France, England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Albania, Bulgaria, Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, the United States, and Canada.More than 4,806 enterprises across 122 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Baysville, Ontario, Canada
Tooketree Passive Homes creates Sustainable, Ecological, Efficient, Durable (SEED) prefabricated building systems to revolutionize the building industry in response to the climate crisis. Their central Ontario facility manufactures modular wall, floor, and roof panels that make it faster, easier, and more affordable to create energy-efficient, sustainable homes. The panels are designed to last with high-performance air, water, and vapor control barriers, shear-resistant fasteners and connectors, and triple-glazed windows. They are insulated with recycled, biogenic materials that sequester carbon and are efficient enough to be heated, cooled, and powered by renewable energy produced on-site. Designs are open access to promote wider adoption of sustainable building practices. Tooketree Passive Homes is a Buy Social Canada Certified Social Enterprise and a Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Net-Zero Qualified Builder. They are a member of Builders for Climate Action, Climate Smart Buildings Alliance, Ontario Natural Building Coalition, Passive Buildings Canada, and Reimagine Buildings Collaborative.
Basel, Switzerland
SapoCycle turns discarded hotel soaps into life-saving hygiene products and provides stable employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Switzerland. They collect discarded soaps from European hotels and reprocess them into recycled soap bars and reconditioned shower gels and shampoos. SapoCycle’s recycling partner, Wohnwerk, employs adults with disabilities, giving them a stable workplace for social and economic inclusion. The recycled hygiene products are distributed to associations that work with people in need, such as single-parent families, refugees and migrants in Europe, and disadvantaged communities in developing countries. Recycling used hotel soaps lowers carbon emissions by 90 percent compared to disposal. SapoCycle is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
San Antonio, Texas, United States
NOVICA was founded in 1999 to empower artisans worldwide, preserve cultural heritage, and foster global connection through handmade creations. Their online impact marketplace includes housewares, clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, and other handmade products sourced directly from global artisans without middlemen. NOVICA maintains regional artisan empowerment hubs to ensure fair practices, provide support for education, healthcare, and community development, and offer zero-interest microcredit loans. They partner with artisans who use natural fibers like cotton, alpaca, wool, jute, and hemp, plant-based dyes, sustainably harvested palm leaves, reeds, and grasses, and reclaimed and upcycled materials. NOVICA actively works to minimize their plastic waste and carbon impact.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tiphereth supports adults with learning disabilities and autism in Edinburgh and enables staff and volunteers to work and grow alongside them. They provide residential care, supported living, transitional programs for school and college leavers, and day services, including activities in gardening, landscaping, screen printing, woodwork, art, and cookery. Tiphereth collects garden waste from local households, clears fallen trees, and supplies compost, kindling, firewood, spent mushroom substrate, and handmade products to the public. They provide generous annual leave, medical insurance, access to an employee assistance program, extensive training and career development, and pension contributions. Tiphereth is an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of Camphill Communities, Social Enterprise Scotland, Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network, and Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
ReImagine Appalachia brings together a broad and inclusive coalition of individuals and organizations in the Ohio River Valley of Appalachia to build a twenty-first-century economy that is good for workers, communities, and the environment. They conduct research, outline policy recommendations, organize events, and engage in movement building and advocacy. ReImagine Appalachia focuses on expanding opportunity through public investments, restoring land and water, modernizing the electric grid, developing sustainable transportation, remediating abandoned coal mines and coal ash ponds, rebuilding the middle class, enabling a just transition away from fossil fuels, and promoting union rights, better pay, benefits, and local ownership across all industries. They amplify local voices through blueprints, toolkits, white papers, jobs studies, and infographics. Reimagine Appalachia operates as a not-for-profit and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
People Design Co-op provides architectural services to develop dignified, accessible, and sustainable housing in Ontario using healthy, low-carbon materials that safeguard the wellbeing of people and our planet. Services include passive house and net zero consulting, feasibility studies, project management, tendering, planning applications, building permit coordination, and construction review. People Design Co-op works with non-profit and public housing providers, social service providers, and community land trusts to retrofit and develop their affordable housing stock and support a rapid transition away from fossil fuels and towards high-performing and passive homes. They are a not-for-profit cooperative and a Buy Social Canada Certified Social Enterprise.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Clown Compass inspires, entertains, and educates through physical theater, clowning, and play in Sri Lanka. They offer culturally relevant performances, online storytelling, hospital clowning services, creative wellness programs, workshops for schools, elders’ homes, and corporations, and other custom events. Their Clown Camps gives children a safe, inclusive, joyful space to express themselves freely, make mistakes, build confidence and creativity, and learn. Clown Compass draws on Sri Lankan folk traditions, strengthens community bonds, supports mental wellness, and promotes sustainable practices. They make costumes, props, and sets from recycled and natural materials and prioritize environmentally responsible, local suppliers. Programs are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English and are designed to be inclusive across language barriers and adapted for people with special needs. Clown Compass offers free or subsidized performances and workshops for low-income communities.
Englewood, Colorado, United States
CAFE 180 serves healthy food and provides free meals to people experiencing food insecurity in the Denver Metro area. Their Englewood cafe offers dine-in and take-out food, catering services, and event space rental and uses all proceeds to support people in need. The free meals are prepared daily and delivered to local resource centers and partner organizations. The majority of their workers are volunteers who dedicate their time to serving the community. CAFE 180 partners with Compost Colorado and cultivates gardens that provide fresh produce in the summer months. They donate to local schools, other nonprofits, and community events. CAFE 180 is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Warszawa, Poland
Fundacja KRAINA develops, tests, and implements social innovations that strengthen local communities and create equal opportunities for refugees, the sick, disabled, retired, orphaned, poor, and others at risk of social exclusion in Warsaw. They started a sharing space in the Mokotów district where people can donate clothing, blankets, toys, and other items, take what they need, join sewing courses, and access tailoring services. They also host multicultural dinners, artistic residencies, community workshops, fashion shows, exhibitions, and other events that support empathy, diversity, humanist values, and local needs. Their facilities and digital content are adapted for accessibility. Fundacja KRAINA is part of a network of local activity centers in Warsaw and a network of social enterprises in Poland. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nørresundby, Denmark
Huset Venture Nordjylland provides business support services to small and medium-sized companies in North Jutland, Denmark, and creates flexible employment opportunities for people who cannot hold a full-time job. Their employees handle accounting, bookkeeping, administration, logistics, advertising, digital and print media, janitorial work, canteen services, and more. Huset Venture Nordjylland provides an inclusive and accessible workplace for people with any type of physical, mental, or social limitation that prevents them from working full-time. They offer pro bono training and guidance to companies and individuals regarding the inclusive labor market. Huset Venture Nordjylland is a member of Netværk for Bæredygtig Erhvervsudvikling NordDanmark, Selveje Danmark, Socialøkonomi Nordjylland, and Sociale Entreprenører i Danmark. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Regen Labs catalyzes the development of local regenerative economies in regional Australia by supporting enterprises that serve communities and the planet. They specialize in strategic design, business incubation, impact narrative creation, community organizing, consulting, and research. Their Regen Economy Activator Program (REAP) is a nine-week growth program that helps regenerative enterprises grow into long-term viable businesses. They also convene WEAVE Regen Economy Systems Lab, a 12-month, place-based innovation collaboration that brings together enterprises, funders, governments, and system actors to test, learn, and build regenerative systems. Regen Labs is a member of Business for Good Network.
Tainan, Taiwan
Do Plus Think | 多加思所 offers handmade bags, reduces textile waste, and improves social life for older women in Tainan, Taiwan. They combine leftover fabrics from local textile factories with recovered abandoned fishing nets to create upcycled bags. Through group sewing, women over 50 years, rediscover their feminine power at the third stage of life, and pass down skills to the next generation. Do Plus Think provides a source of fair and stable income for older women, helping them achieve financial independence. Upcycling leftover fabrics that would otherwise be discarded diverts textile waste from landfills, and recycling abandoned fishnets reduces ocean pollution. Do Plus Think donates a portion of profits to local nonprofit organizations to support after-school care for children from vulnerable families.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton (SPICE) unlocks the potential of local capital to facilitate solar installations on community buildings in Edmonton, Canada. They coordinate feasibility studies, project development, and financing solutions to enable the installation of community solar systems that would otherwise not happen because of a lack of capital or other constraints. Ethical investors get an opportunity to drive meaningful environmental and social change and see tangible returns. Communities benefit by turning rooftops into renewable power sources with minimal upfront costs. SPICE projects reduce energy costs for nonprofits, faith groups, First Nations communities, and other local organizations. They train installers from marginalized groups, equipping them with valuable skills and providing them with employment opportunities. SPICE is a Buy Social Canada certified social enterprise, and a member of Solar Alberta, Alberta Renewable Coop Hub, and Community Energy Cooperatives Canada. They are a cooperative organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aban Outdoor aims to change lives through the power of outdoor adventure in the Scottish Highlands. They provide weekly outdoor education activities, like climbing, hillwalking, and biking, for teenagers living in Merkinch, South Kessock, and Dalneigh who may not otherwise get the opportunity. They also offer Scotland’s only outdoor charity shop and organize the Kessock Ferry Swim, the Alladale Wilderness Experience, bespoke school bookings, and private guiding. Aban Outdoor has a free gear library providing outdoor clothing and equipment for the youth clubs as well as individuals in the community. Donated pre-loved gear that is not needed for the gear library is sold through the outdoor charity shop to raise funds for community programs. Aban Outdoor is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.
Paris, France
Avise supports social innovation and the development of the social and solidarity economy in France. They specialize in project incubation, capacity-building programs, training sessions, advisory and mentoring services, and guidance on funding and finance tools. Avise strengthens the social enterprise ecosystem by facilitating knowledge sharing and networking and producing resource guides and practical toolkits. They are a member of Euclid Network and the European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) consortium. Avise is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Bistrica ob Sotli, Slovenia
Give Me The Vitamins improves food literacy and health by making plant-based eating simple, enjoyable, and accessible through personalized meal preparation tools, recipes, and food literacy education. They offer e-books with plant-based recipes, meal preps, and plant-based nutrition, culinary workshops, cooking at retreats, and a plant-based meal prep application. Meal plans are optimized for budget to enable users to cook nutritious meals with less food waste at a fraction of the cost of eating out or buying convenience foods. Their website is hosted on servers in Iceland to reduce operational carbon footprint. Give Me The Vitamins reinvests the majority of their profits into expanding access to their products for underserved groups, strengthening community outreach, and developing educational resources that improve food literacy and health outcomes. They are a member of the Slovenian Vegan Society and participate in the Slovenian Wild Food Festival.
Sofia, Bulgaria
BCause was established in 1995 to encourage people, organizations, and communities in Bulgaria to transform lives by developing effective giving and social investments. They offer a choice of causes and safe and accessible mechanisms for donating time and money. They also support social enterprises and startups in Bulgaria as a means of generating resources to address social and environmental problems. BCause influences philanthropy and impact investment policies and culture through research, government consultations, and special communication projects. They are a member of Euclid Network, the European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) consortium, the Bulgarian Network of UN Global Compact, the Bulgarian Donors Forum, and the Civil Participation Forum. BCause is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Bright, Victoria, Australia
Chainstays provides bike hire services and supports young rural entrepreneurs in Australia. They offer electric and non-electric bikes, cargo and hauler bikes, and children’s bikes, and deliver them directly to vacation accommodations in Bright, Porepunkah, Wandiligong, and Freeburgh to enable visitors to explore local trails and sights. This reduces transport emissions by eliminating the need for guests to drive to a traditional bike store for pick-up and drop-offs. Chainstays contributes time and services to support local youth entrepreneurs and partners with Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship (ACRE).
Bacton, England, United Kingdom
The Pickle House brings people together through bold, savory drinks that help reduce food waste. They produce their original pickle juice and spiced tomato pickle juice mix from local and sustainably sourced ingredients on their Suffolk family farm. Pickle juice is popular with athletes because it replenishes electrolytes, soothes muscle cramps, balances blood sugar, and supports gut health. The Pickle House maintains long-term trusted relationships with suppliers, pays employees fair wages, and creates a supportive environment that values work–life balance. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of Blue Earth Summit.
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Bewild Forest Friendly Produce offers natural food regeneratively grown without the use of synthetic chemicals and restores degraded landscapes across India through rewilding and permaculture farming communities. They supply single-origin specialty coffee, native grains, cereals, pulses, spices, condiments, cooking oils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Each Beforest Farming Collective organizes around at least 100 acres of collectively owned land. They conduct biodiversity surveys, map cultivation and wilderness areas, select native varieties to create food forests, enrich the soil with green manure, cow dung, and mulch, and use heirloom seeds from local farmers and seed savers. The first Beforest Collective started in Coorg and the model has expanded to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bhopal, and beyond.
New Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan Disability Scuba Diving Association ensures equal access to ocean recreation for people with disabilities and engages in environmental education for marine conservation. They provide specialized adaptive scuba diving training, discovery programs, and educational resources for people with disabilities, enhancing health, well-being, and social inclusion. Taiwan Disability Scuba Diving Association also offers professional training and support for volunteers and instructors to improve safety awareness and strengthen their capacity to assist divers with disabilities. They offer resource assistance and discounts to reduce financial barriers. Taiwan Disability Scuba Diving Association actively contributes to ocean cleanup activities and environmental initiatives. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission. Taiwan Disability Scuba Diving Association is a member of Impact Hub Taipei.
Eynsham, England, United Kingdom
Neve’s Bees manufactures natural skincare products in West Oxfordshire and supports the restoration of wildflower meadows to save bees in the United Kingdom. They blend wildcrafted beeswax with natural plant oils and butters to produce water-free formulations of lip balms, hand salves, deodorants, beard oil, and other skincare products. Their products are free from artificial fragrances, preservatives, thickeners, emulsifiers, and harmful petrochemical ingredients. Neve’s Bees uses recyclable packaging and upcycles byproducts of other industries. They work with the Eynsham Nature Recovery group to restore wildflower meadows and donate a portion of profits to The Wildlife Trust and other nature recovery charities that help bees and other pollinators. Neve’s Bees gives away wildflower seeds and volunteers time to teach new beekeepers. They are an accredited Living Wage Employer, and their products are COSMOS Natural and COSMOS Organic certified by Soil Association.
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Highland BlindCraft Beds was founded in 1881 to provide education and employment opportunities to blind and visually impaired individuals in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Today, they design and manufacture beds, mattresses, chairs, and other furniture and provide training, education, and long-term supported employment for people with disabilities. They established Highland BlindCraft Sensory Services to provide rehabilitation and support services to help people with vision loss live more independently. Highland BlindCraft Beds offers a local collection and recycling services for mattresses, wooden headboards, and bed bases to divert waste from landfill. Reusable items are refurbished, and recyclable components are separated, processed, and repurposed. Highland BlindCraft Beds is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland and supports the Royal National Institute of Blind People and the Macular Society. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
2L Batteries reduces the environmental impact of batteries through end-of-life re-use and recycling in Australia, makes stored energy accessible, and closes the gap in the lithium circular economy. They specialize in buying, refurbishing, and reselling undamaged and intact lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, bikes, scooters, and power tools. 2L Batteries also brokers repair and recycling services for faulty batteries to recover cell materials for reuse. They sell products at cost to individuals in need and donate stock to social enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. 2L Batteries is a member of the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry, Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland, B-Cycle, and Advisory System for Processing, Innovation & Resource Exchange (ASPIRE).
Tapah, Malaysia
Morlivly supplies natural wellness products in Malaysia and creates livelihood opportunities for Orang Asli people and other marginalized communities. They specialize in lemongrass and pandan herbal tea, single-origin coffee from a social enterprise in Iloilo, Philippines, and tualang honey harvested by the Orang Asli from 88-meter trees using traditional methods. Morlivly supports skill development and entrepreneurship programs in supplier communities and invests in internet connectivity towers to bridge the digital divide and improve access to education, healthcare, and economic services.
Den Haag, Netherlands
The European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) initiative aims to uncover, understand, communicate, and promote the needs and interests of social enterprises across Europe. They collect primary data through a biennial survey-based study and share insights through a comparative European report and national reports produced by country teams. ESEM helps mainstream the social enterprise model, enhance its social, economic, and environmental impact, and highlight opportunities for further development. It enables decision makers to better accommodate and support social enterprises in their policy, funding, and legal frameworks. Country teams consist of national social enterprise networks, universities, and research centers. They work together to provide locally-grounded expertise on their national context. Euclid Network coordinates the initiative at the European level.
Lamberton, Scotland, United Kingdom
Eat, Sleep, Ride empowers young people, families, and communities through equine-assisted learning programs in Lamberton, Scotland, that improve mental health, resilience, and social inclusion while protecting animal welfare and restoring the local environment. They offer riding lessons, horse training, livery services, leadership and teambuilding workshops, and an event space. Eat, Sleep, Ride has restored a former landfill into a thriving habitat with ponds, pollinator planting, a sensory garden, and solar-powered facilities. They monitor carbon emissions, invest in reductions, and offset through tree planting. Eat, Sleep, Ride sources from local businesses and supports community food-growing and biodiversity projects. They offer tiered pricing with free and low-cost sessions for disadvantaged families. Eat, Sleep, Ride is an accredited Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, Social Farms & Gardens, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, YouthBorders, and Scottish Borders Climate Change Network. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Lappeenranta, Finland
LUT Business School educates the problem solvers of the future and produces knowledge and solutions that support sustainable business. They offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on their campuses in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. Their research focuses on understanding the factors that lead to sustainable value creation, ensuring companies are successful while operating in a way that is economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable. LUT Business School is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and is a member of the European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) consortium.
Sabden, England, United Kingdom
Class Of Your Own (COYO) empowers children and young people from every background to see themselves in the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and surveying. Their Design Engineer Construct! learning program helps students develop digital skills, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving abilities, opening doors to high-value careers and lifting aspirations in communities that are often overlooked. Their work experience program provides young people with virtual access to real-world projects and connects them with industry professionals for hands-on projects, mentoring, and digital collaboration. COYO challenges students to design net-zero buildings, nature-based solutions, and resilient infrastructure and prepares the next generation to create a built environment that addresses the climate crisis and works in harmony with the planet. Companies can adopt a school to sponsor programs and invest in local talent pipelines. COYO is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Buccinasco, Italy
PRISM provides wholesale tailoring and contract manufacturing services, contributes to a circular economy, and promotes social inclusion, dignity, and empowerment in Italy. They create collections from deadstock and recovered fabrics to minimize textile waste and help brands establish extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, including repair services, debranding, disassembly, and wholesale upcycling. PRISM creates employment opportunities for refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable groups and ensures they receive stable contracts, fair pay, and safe working conditions. They prioritize mission-aligned enterprises and social cooperatives in their supply chain. PRISM partners with universities and technical institutes throughout Italy and assists with internships and research projects on environmental sustainability in the fashion industry.
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
LunarLab helps design a more inclusive and equitable world through innovative tech solutions. They specialize in user research, user experience and user interface design, product strategy, product management, project management consulting, web development, prototyping, analytics, and usability testing. LunarLab offers discounts to nonprofits and B Corps, provides pro bono mentoring to low-income students and startup founders from historically excluded groups, donates a portion of annual profits to ethical, sustainable causes, and volunteers on community projects that contribute to a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable tech industry. They partner with We Are Neutral to monitor, reduce, and offset carbon emissions. LunarLab is a certified B Corporation and certified Women Owned by WBENC and SBA.
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Circle creates a supportive environment where charities, social enterprises, and socially responsible businesses in Scotland can thrive and contribute to community wealth and prosperity. The Circle Workspaces offers flexible, fair rent offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces for socially minded organizations in Dundee and Glasgow. The Circle Consultancy provides easy-to-access business advice, bespoke training, and professional networking opportunities. The Circle Mobility offers mobility devices and bikes for hire to make Dundee more accessible. The Circle Volunteering supports people to achieve their goals and find meaningful employment. As a More Than Profit® business, The Circle uses their profits to fund positive social change. They are a Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited 4 Day Week Employer and Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.
Kukësi, Albania
SHKIZH works to empower women, support children in need, alleviate poverty, and preserve cultural heritage in Albania. Under their fair trade brand, ArtZan.Al, they work with women artisans in Kukës to create handwoven textiles and traditional Albanian rugs called qilim. The artisan community prioritizes locally sourced wool, natural dyes, and low-impact production methods that minimize energy and water use. ArtZan.Al pays fair wages and provides sustainable income, funding, capacity building workshops, networking opportunities, and other targeted support. SHKIZH is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Tribalveda aims to revive ancient tribal wisdom in food and wellness in India, ensure fair livelihoods for tribal communities, and develop healthy and sustainable food choices from forest products, millets, and other traditional ingredients. Their flagship product range includes jamun jam, jamun vinegar, jamun seed powder, jamun wellness teas, sun-dried jamun flakes and strips, freeze-dried jamun cubes, frozen jamun pulp, and herbal juice blends. Tribalveda creates local employment opportunities for tribal women in rural Rajasthan, supports forest conservation, and coordinates tree planting and reforestation campaigns. They reinvest a portion of all profits into community development programs.
Stafford, Queensland, Australia
Empower Autism was established in 1994 in Queensland to empower autistic people to reach their potential and create an accessible community that celebrates the value of neurodiversity. They provide peer mentoring, peer support groups, skills programs, information, support, and referral services. Their emPOWER UP program equips autistic young adults with tools and strategies for independence at home, independence in the community, and employment readiness. Empower Autism takes a flexible and individualized approach and prioritizes lived experience in program design and development. They are a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
New York, New York, United States
UrbisEco Home makes it easier to find sustainable and non-toxic furniture for a healthy home and planet. They offer an expert-vetted collection of tables, desks, chairs, sofas, bed frames, cabinets, storage, and other furniture online and provide a sourcing service for interior designers and individuals with custom requirements. Their team assesses product materials and sourcing through certifications, independent research, supplier interviews, and workshop visits. Wooden furniture is made from certified timber with low or no volatile organic compound (VOC) finishes. Foam products are made from certified natural latex with no polyurethane foam, vinyl, or forever chemicals. UrbisEco Home monitors and offsets shipping emissions. They are a member of NEXUS and Social Venture Network.
Carisbrook, Victoria, Australia
Shapes and Sounds works to destigmatize mental health conversations in Asian communities through culturally-responsive therapy in Australia and beyond. They help people of Asian and Asian diaspora identities connect with culturally-responsive therapists. Shapes and Sounds also helps individuals find events that celebrate the Asian community and experiential workshops led by trauma-informed creative arts therapists. They create free digital mental health resources, including a blog, podcast, and downloadable documents. Shapes and Sounds is a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC), headspace Syndal, headspace Box Hill, and Ethnic Communities Council Victoria. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei Blind Welfare Association | 台北市盲會 was founded in 1957 to promote the welfare of the visually impaired in Taipei City, Taiwan, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. They provide living assistance services for the visually impaired, such as medical accompaniment, shopping assistance, leisure companionship, and document reading. Taipei Blind Welfare Association is a member of Impact Hub Taipei. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Normanton, Queensland, Australia
Gulf Regional Economic Aboriginal Trust (GREAT) advances the economic development of First Nations peoples and promotes a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in northwestern Queensland. They own and operate supermarkets, roadhouses, art galleries, tourist attractions, and other enterprises in Aboriginal communities, offer employment training, and provide small business loans, business mentoring, advice, and coordination to help Indigenous entrepreneurs start or grow their own businesses. GREAT contributes to food security by providing fresh food and vegetables at affordable prices in remote areas. They offer youth and community grants for sports, leadership development, and other capacity-building initiatives. GREAT promotes Aboriginal law, custom, and culture as pathways to community autonomy and economic independence for First Nations peoples. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Nairobi, Kenya
eDaktaris improves health outcomes by removing traditional barriers that prevent people from managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension effectively. Their healthcare technology solution uses chat messaging to simplify on-demand doctor consultations, electronic prescriptions, and online pharmacy access. eDaktaris eliminates friction, like time constraints and transportation barriers, that can cause people to skip appointments, stretch medications, or delay care.
Banksmeadow, New South Wales, Australia
Strive Motion reduces health inequities by helping older adults stay active and regain independence. They offer group exercise classes to improve mobility, strength, confidence, and prevent falls for seniors in Georges River, Sutherland, and Bayside, New South Wales. Their classes are designed for individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or seeking a supportive exercise community to enhance their health, fitness, and overall wellbeing. Strive Motion reinvests in their social purpose by offering free presentations on health topics for lower-income communities.
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Perth Subud Centre hires out their historic building to defray maintenance costs and help sustain their community center in Perth, Scotland. They offer rooms for meetings, classes, and consultations and provide the entire house and garden for celebrations, small weddings, and other special events. Perth Subud Centre provides reusable crockery and cutlery to reduce waste and donates all leftover food to the local homeless shelter. Reduced rates are available for local and low-income groups. They are a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.
Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Better Merch offers branded merchandise and creates meaningful employment for neurodivergent people, the long-term unemployed, and rural Australians. They specialize in custom printed bags, drinkware, event and exhibition items, office supplies, home goods, print materials, clothing, and other promotional products. Better Merch helps reduce waste and environmental impact by prioritizing natural and recycled materials, providing durable, reusable, Australian-made options, and including purpose-led messaging to encourage retention and use. They focus on remote-ready, process-driven roles and provide staff members with the equipment, coaching, training, and support they need to succeed in their work. Better Merch is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Ljubljana, Slovenia
AlbaDOR develops natural bioactive products to regenerate impaired intracellular function and reduce the burden of chronic diseases. They specialize in supplements and skincare made from sustainably harvested silver fir bark extract. AlbaDOR collaborates with universities, hospitals, and clinics in Slovenia and Austria, participates in preclinical studies across oncology, neurology, and immunology, and provides training and seminars for medical specialists. They reduce healthcare costs, save medical hours, and provide discounts to low-income families.
Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia
STRONGER local provides decision-making support and advisory services to improve the impact and financial sustainability of local governments in Australia. They specialize in strategic planning, transformation reviews, strategic asset management, human resource management, and implementation support. Their actionable solutions focus on strengthening social connections, developing local economies, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting sustainable environments, and building meaningful civic participation. STRONGER local donates a portion of profits to charities working on social justice, humanitarian issues, and environmental impact.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aureate Travel offers travel planning services in English and Polish to make travel easier, more inclusive, and more culturally rooted. They specialize in travel concierge services, bilingual itinerary planning, and family and cultural travel guides for travel between Scotland and Poland. Aureate Travel promotes sustainable tourism practices by prioritizing local and independent businesses, encouraging low-carbon travel options, implementing a digital-first model to minimize waste, and using only recycled materials when printing is needed. They are a member of Women’s Enterprise Scotland and Business and Professional Women UK.
Toowong, Queensland, Australia
Institute for Healthy Communities Australia (IHCA) was established in 1990 to support continuous quality improvement in health, community, and support service organizations. They provide training and advisory support to organizations in the health, community, and support sectors to help them understand national and international standards, prepare for accreditation, identify gaps, and implement quality improvements. They assess, accredit, and certify non-governmental organizations and government bodies against standards for quality management, disability support, human services, and health and safety. IHCA is an accredited conformity assessment body. They are a not-for-profit organization and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Taichung, Taiwan
Hondao Senior Citizen’s Welfare Foundation was established in 1995 to provide services for seniors in Taiwan who live alone, are financially disadvantaged, or have disabilities, dementia, and other health conditions. They offer home visits, daycare, long-term care, delivery of supplies, accompanied shopping trips and medical appointments, health promotion activities, and other elder care services. Their hot meal program provides a hot and nutritious lunch every day to prevent hunger and malnutrition among disadvantaged seniors who live alone. Hondao Senior Citizen’s Welfare Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Strathrannoch, Scotland, United Kingdom
LEx Scotland advocates for, promotes, and supports lived experience leadership as a catalyst for transformation in Scotland. They provide equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) training, leadership development, and consultancy services to help organizations develop strategies, policies, and learning and development programs that embed lived expertise and lived experience engagement in their work. LEx Scotland facilitates peer networking and support, creates skills-sharing opportunities, and hosts online discussion spaces for individuals and communities with lived experience of social injustice to connect, learn from each other, and drive change together. All workshops, training, and resources are produced to high levels of disability, neurodiversity, and cultural accessibility. They host pro bono workshops and offer discounted services to community groups and nonprofits. LEx Scotland is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Get Lagos Now creates websites optimized for inclusivity and considers the impact of decisions on their team, clients, community, and the environment. They specialize in accessible, multi-lingual, and mobile-responsive website design and development, usability testing, branding, copywriting, graphic design, animation, and strategic digital advertising and marketing. Get Lagos Now volunteers, offers pro bono and discounted services, and donates to local nonprofits annually. They are B Corporation, Benefit Corporations for Good, and Oregon Women Business Enterprise certified, and a member of B Local PDX.
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Kinche specializes in one-of-a-kind clothing made from upcycled Indian fabrics to reduce waste and encourage mindful consumption. They transform antique and vintage sarees, phulkari textiles, and kantha quilts into jackets, blazers, women’s clothing, and accessories. Kinche focuses on intentional and meaningful design without seasonal collections or fast fashion drops. Leftover fabric scraps are repurposed into quilts and pillows, which are donated to people in need.
London, England, United Kingdom
Build A Social Enterprise equips changemakers with the practical knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to create and grow mission-driven businesses. They provide coaching, training, and mentoring services to aspiring and established entrepreneurs who prioritize social equity, environmental sustainability, and long-term impact alongside financial viability. Their blog includes lived experiences, insights, and practical tips for developing successful social enterprises. Build a Social Enterprise provides pro bono services to entrepreneurs from vulnerable communities.
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Sanasuma Ayurveda Homestay provides a safe and nurturing space in Sri Lanka to embrace an Ayurveda lifestyle and live more in tune with nature. They offer Panchakarma treatments, yoga, meditation, massage, art classes, holistic life coaching, and homestay accommodation. Their meals, juices, and herbal teas are made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Playcorner | 玩桌角落 uses creative board games to promote cultural heritage and foster inclusion, youth empowerment, ecological sustainability, and shared prosperity. They design cultural board games, coordinate workshops and educational events, train teachers and youth, organize cultural markets and tours, and help local schools, communities, and businesses integrate board game activities and create cultural experience spaces. Playcorner uses recycled wood scraps and bamboo as board game components and creates upcycled cultural products.
Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Community Information Support Services improves access to community information to generate better health and social outcomes across Australia. Their civic technology connects people with community service providers and makes it easier to coordinate health and wellness activities. My Community Directory is a verified online collection of health and community services information. My Community Diary is an online events calendar that brings people together through festivals, markets, and other community events. Community Information Support Services focuses on vulnerable and isolated community members, including the elderly, young parents, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people struggling with mental health, chronic disease, and disabilities. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Taiwan BioCycle Technology transforms organic waste into soil amendments to restore the symbiotic harmony between humanity and the land. Their Intelligent Composting System (iCS) recycles food scraps, livestock manure, and agricultural residues through a biological fermentation process that converts organic waste into a non-toxic plant-based alternative to petrochemical fertilizers. The low-energy and low-carbon biotechnology solution uses heat generated from microbial degradation of organic matter, eliminating the need for external energy for process heating or drying. Returning stabilized organic matter to the soil promotes circularity, enhances soil health, and creates long-term carbon sequestration benefits to combat climate change. Taiwan BioCycle Technology organizes workshops to educate farmers about natural fertilizers for soil health improvement and promote regenerative agriculture practices. They pay employees fair wages above local requirements.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Relooped by You transforms personal drawings into knitted textile products that celebrate creativity and bring people together through co-creation and meaningful gifting. Their custom scarves and blankets are knit from certified organic cotton in a small-scale family factory in Slovenia. Relooped by You reduces waste through local, on-demand production, durability, and repair services to extend product life. They participate in social and environmental initiatives through creative collaborations, product donations, and campaigns. Relooped by You is a member of FUND2740.
Barcelona, Spain
European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) Spain collects and analyzes primary data to understand the potential and challenges of the social enterprise ecosystem in Spain. The research team provides locally-grounded expertise, coordinates survey development and outreach, and publishes national reports. These insights are used to design and advocate for evidence-based policies and support frameworks for social enterprises. ESEM Spain includes ESADE and University of Seville and is part of the European Social Enterprise Monitor consortium.
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Green Acres offers no antibiotics ever (NAE) solutions to eliminate the use of antibiotics in poultry farming in Taiwan, prevent water pollution, lower the risk of antimicrobial resistance, improve farmer livelihoods, and build a sustainable food system for future generations. They offer NAE natural feed additives based on traditional herbal medicine and provide technical training, advisory support, and guaranteed buy-back programs for contract farmers. Green Acres minimizes plastic waste and uses Forest Stewardship Council certified paper and plant-based inks. They collaborate with the Autism Rights Promotion Association to create accessible work opportunities for people with disabilities and participate in the Taoyuan Social Enterprise Hub and the government’s Social Innovation Platform. Green Acres allocates at least 30 percent of profits to public welfare and other mission-related activities.
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
AODACi supplies promotional products made from responsibly sourced natural and recycled materials to encourage better purchasing choices. They offer backpacks, shopping bags, drinkware, home goods, office items, technology products, and other custom branded merchandise. AODACi pays workers at least 20 percent above the national salary in Portugal and provides daily meal allowances and access to discounted services. They measure their carbon impact and work towards annual reduction targets. AODACi is a certified B Corporation, a UN Global Compact signatory, and a member of amfori and GRACE – Empresas Responsáveis.
Kinsley, England, United Kingdom
The Yorkshire Kitchen creates flavored butters that celebrate the richness of Yorkshire ingredients and craftsmanship. They offer sweet and savory butters made using locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes. The Yorkshire Kitchen works with dairies and suppliers to strengthen the regional food economy and ensure fair value for local producers. They encourage people to connect with the origins of the food they eat and embrace quality over mass production. The Yorkshire Kitchen reduces waste through small-batch production and prioritizes recyclable packaging. They donate to local community groups and charities.
Madiha, Sri Lanka
drivethru hosts surf holidays in Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Denmark with a focus on environmental responsibility and community support. They offer surfing, kitesurfing, and yoga lessons, equipment rental, and accommodation in surf camps and hostels. drivethru provides training and employment opportunities for local community members and sources locally whenever possible. They maintain onsite biodiversity, minimize plastic use, raise awareness about plastic pollution, and organize beach cleanups. drivethru surfcamps supports The Yard Skatepark and Sambol Foundation.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Fortune Works was founded in 1960 in Glasgow to provide meaningful training and work opportunities that help people with learning disabilities build confidence, develop skills, live full lives, and contribute to their communities. Fortune Contracts offers packing, mail preparation, collation, and assembly services. Fortune Gardens maintains multiple community garden spaces, an on-site nursery, and a garden shop. They also offer mobile gardening services for homes and commercial spaces. The Works Diner operates a canteen and provides catering services with a focus on healthy, affordable meals. Fortune Products creates and markets handmade housewares and accessories. Every individual at Fortune Works receives person-centered support designed around their specific needs, strengths, and aspirations. Facilities are safe, secure, and physically accessible to promote independence and dignity. Fortune Works minimizes waste by repurposing surplus materials, encouraging creative reuse, and composting. They are part of Enable Glasgow and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Cupar, Scotland, United Kingdom
Strategy Cards empowers leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs with simple, practical tools that spark clarity, inspire collaboration, and turn ideas into action. Their interactive card decks provide structured activities and smart prompts to support better business conversations on topics like strategic planning, revenue models, and marketing. Strategy Cards supports community initiatives and organizations that create positive social and environmental impact.
Wadakahamada, Sri Lanka
Wholesome Heaven produces natural foods in Riverston and Madawala Ulpatha, Sri Lanka, to nourish individuals, empower communities, and regenerate ecosystems. They specialize in smoothies made from locally sourced fruits, herbs, and spices, and naturally sweetened with kithul syrup or bee honey. Wholesome Heaven supports rural livelihoods by providing skills training, fair pay, and stable, year-round employment. They prioritize small-scale local farmers and kitul tappers who use environmentally responsible farming and processing methods. Wholesome Heaven composts organic waste to build soil health, avoids single-use plastic, and prioritizes reusable glass bottles. They dedicate one percent of all revenue to community initiatives that support education, health, and local well-being.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Friends of Animals provides a space to learn, share, and act on behalf of non-human animals—protecting their rights, celebrating their lives, and fostering compassion for all. They engage in outreach and advocacy, organize movie screenings and discussions, and serve as a regulatory think tank. Friends of Animals raises awareness and works to minimize and eliminate the unnecessary harm we cause towards beings that can sense pain and suffering.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Stano creates affordable, nutritious snacks in Sri Lanka, prioritizes locally sourced ingredients, and promotes environmental conservation and biodiversity. They produce plant-based milks, cookies, and other baked goods in a solar-powered kitchen. Stano sources heirloom sunwandel rice, cassava flour, natural kithul sweetener, virgin coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger, and other local ingredients from small-scale producers, women entrepreneurs, and certified organic suppliers. They minimize waste by using the flour byproduct of their rice milk production in cookies and offering products in glass bottles that are collected and sterilized for reuse. Stano creates flexible employment opportunities for mothers seeking part-time work, donates school supplies to children from low-income families, and volunteers with the Beddagana Wetland Protection Community. They maintain a demonstration butterfly garden and conduct awareness and cleanup programs to help people reconnect with nature.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Touching Lives Foundation helps low-income women in Sri Lanka build sustainable livelihoods and achieve financial independence. They create housewares and accessories from environmentally responsible materials, offer production training and business training, and create local market opportunities. Touching Lives Foundation uses their proceeds to provide counseling services and educational activities for children from low-income families. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Wahakotte, Sri Lanka
Nature Taste offers natural nai miris chili hot sauces that support rural livelihoods and environmental responsibility in Sri Lanka. They grow their own nai miris chilies in Wahakotte, Matara, and source fruit and spices from regional farmers. Nature Taste practices crop rotation and intercropping and keeps natural habitat around cultivation areas to maintain soil health and biodiversity. Their products are packaged in glass bottles that can be collected and sterilized for reuse.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tito’s Collection creates ceramic housewares in Sri Lanka, encourages mindful consumption, and contributes to a circular economy. Their hand-painted plates, bowls, and mugs are made with locally sourced clay and low-impact firing techniques in a solar-powered studio. Tito’s Collection prioritizes non-toxic materials and glazes, reuses raw clay, and gives damaged or broken ceramic pieces to mosaic artists to reduce waste. They support local artisans and offer skill-sharing workshops to foster creativity, economic opportunity, and cultural preservation.
Bentota, Sri Lanka
The Helsy Bentota offers accommodation and a British restaurant in southwestern Sri Lanka, with a focus on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and benefiting the local community. They grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers on their four-acre land, raise free range chickens for eggs, make their own cheese, and source other ingredients from neighboring farmers and local suppliers. The Helsy has solar water heaters, composts organic waste, avoids single-use plastics, and is working towards becoming a zero waste restaurant. They create local livelihood opportunities, provide training and daily meals for their team, support the education of their staff’s children, and donate food to people in need. The Helsy invites the local primary school to use their pool for swimming lessons to help reduce the incidence of childhood drowning.
Embulgama, Sri Lanka
Resurgence makes affordable natural linen shirts in Sri Lanka to minimize environmental impact, provide an alternative to imported fast fashion, and create fair employment opportunities for local people. They focus on durable, timeless designs and responsibly sourced materials. Linen is breathable, biodegradable, and requires less energy, water, and agrichemical inputs than cotton textiles. Resurgence prevents production waste and gives any leftover fabric to their workers to make their own upcycled products.
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