Social Enterprise London
Social enterprises are financially viable
and sustainable businesses that trade in the market to fulfil
social aims, such as employment creation or the provision of
quality local services. They bring people and communities together
for economic development and social gain, having three common
characteristics, they:
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are enterprise oriented;
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have social aims; |
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have social ownership.
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Social Enterprise London (SEL) is a regional agency tasked with
the job of promoting social enterprise in London and increasing
the scale of the social economy. Our work is divided into three
broad areas: improving understanding of Social Enterprise, improving
business support and ensuring access to finance.
SEL aims to be the centre of excellence and knowledge for social
enterprise in London, developing a significant, vibrant business
sector that contributes to the wealth, empowerment and well being
of the capital.
SEL's mission is to promote, support and develop sustainable
social enterprise solutions through:
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leadership |
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lobbying |
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definition and recognition |
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innovation |
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facilitating practical support |
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branding |
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access to finance. |
