E3M was created in 2012 to support UK social enterprises that deliver public services. A decade on, commissioning has improved – but culture and attitudes to risk still block progressive public procurement.
In a boost to advocates of greater role for social enterprise in public service delivery, new research demonstrates British citizens would favour them over private companies.
Diversifying from your core offering can bridge gaps in funding. Senior executives at Ripplez recently offered a salutary tale at a social enterprise leaders meet-up.